12 months is considered an adult. Regardless of whether it is a native dog or a breed of dog, or how big or small the dog is, it is generally considered an adult at 12 months. As long as the dog reaches sexual maturity and physical maturity at the same time, it can be considered an adult. The period of two to three months for a dog is the puppy stage, and the period of four to ten months is the period of rapid growth, commonly known as the awkward period. The coat is unsightly and the body is thin. The period of more than twelve months is considered an adult period.

Characteristics of native dogs:

1. Compared with pet dogs, native dogs have flatter foreheads and higher ears. . Generally speaking, they are divided into upright and semi-erect mouths and their mouths are shorter.

2. Compared with pet dogs, the body of native dogs is relatively uniform, with high and upward tails, mainly money tails and sickle tails. Especially when walking, the tail will be raised high, unlike other breeds.

3. The dog’s tail is straight and drooping. The most obvious feature is that the hair is very rough and has no luster. Dogs are very docile and very loyal to their owners, never being aggressive.

4. In addition, the hair of native dogs is mainly medium hair and coarse. The ratio of body length to shoulder height is approximately 1:1, the hind legs are straight and perpendicular to the ground, and the entire body is well-proportioned, compact, and square.