Petite dogs generally appear to have a matching Petite Growth rate. Born as extremely small puppies, their Growth rate often seems to be a much longer process than that of a larger dog. Each breed has their own individual Growth rate, so it is not a certainty that this Petite Growth rate is actually true or whether it is simply a form of illusion, due to their already small size.
Regardless of your dog breed, if they are said to have a Petite Growth rate, it is important to devote endless care and attention to them throughout the first few months of their life when they are growing at the most rapid rate they ever will. Regular, daily exercise, without over exertion, is paramount to a healthy growing dog. Similarly, high quality food - such as specific dog breed food that is high in the necessary minerals and produced to their individual dietary requirements,- fed in small portions at regular intervals will ensure that your dog's already Petite Growth rate will not be worsened and they will grow to their appropriate and estimated size.
