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Does puppy paw size determine adult dog size? Yes and no.

In general paws are proportionate to their size at that time, however as a puppy there are times when the paws grow faster than the rest of the body.

By 16 weeks you can usually make a good estimate of a puppies adult size, usually about double.

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A puppy's paws can be a good indicator of his adult size, especially if they are unusually large or unusually small. Typically, larger feet correlate with higher height and weight as an adult dog. It makes sense why a larger breed like labrador retrievers needs bigger feet to support a heavier build and taller height.

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