When is a GSD no longer a puppy? Behaviour

I'm interested in the answer to this simply because of the incredulous looks we get when people ask how old Ranger is and we say he's only a puppy (he's 8 months on monday). I know most people say a year old is the transition point so to speak, but from what I understand GSD's don't mature until later on. So what would be a good benchmark for adulthood?

I don`t count them as mature till 2.
Prince is very much a puppy at 18 months.

im with C&D i still refer to xeva as my pup, she is 14 months now, i think 2 is a good age

With most of mine its been about 2 with Cariad she matured at about 14.

I think I'd probably stop referring to any dog as a pup after a year old, even if they're not completely matured physically. Mind you, my new neighbour asked if Kiki was a puppy when she first saw her, I think at 5 years old I could safely say no

My Max is very much a puppy and he's 5, haha.

No, seriously; everyone we come across on walks thinks he's a pup from the way he reacts.

thanks folks

Everyone always tells me how late GSDs mature mentally, usually around 2-3 years old. Someone even said 5 Cain is 2 and 1/2 and I'd say he's only just really matured, and can still be a total puppy sometimes I think males mature slower.

*gulp* the thought of another 2 years of puppy Ranger puts the fear of God into me

tell me about it. It was just after Cain turned 2 and I was hoping he'd grow up that someone said "oh he might not mature until he's 5!"......I nearly passed out

I'll bet you'll miss the Ranger puppy when he's all growed up

Just be thankful you don't have a Lab or FCR or in most cases - any breed from the gundogs

Oh dear, my boy's half GSD and a quarter lab. I've already resigned myself to him acting like an idiot until he's at least four.

I think you`ll find that should read `fourteen`. ;-)

No problem.

You're probably right.

*sob*

Charley will be 3 on Friday so Im wondering if this is the year???

I've still got a loopy puppy here beside me with her ball and she's now 3! The toys are scattered all over the house, night time zoomies have started even though she's had a good 2 1/2 hours of walking and playing and training today, somebody help me pleeeeeeease!!!!

I reckon about 8 for a gsd!;-)

There must be some "faster maturing air" up North as my lot always seem remarkably calm by 12 months My workline lad appears extremely mature already and he is only (nearly) 11 months. Perhaps he is just lulling me into a false sense of security

hmm, in that case Moobli Ranger will be on the first train in the morning, can you please send him back down when he's matured (and can you pack a few glass bottles of irn bru in his suitcase please )

Yep send him up, the more GSDs the merrier (although not sure what OH will say )