Then that same puppy is now 55 lbs and now a full size dog! She's not a puppy anymore. She's a dog! And she'll be a dog for the rest of her life. This is when you begin to learn she's truly the right dog for you! Or not? A lot depends on wether you did your home work before you brought that precious puppy into your life! Do yourself a favor talk to your groomer, vets and read, read read!