Lifting Leg Age?

[jcarson]

I have a 10 month old male that just today lifted a leg to pee outside for the first time. My friends boxer started lifting a leg at around 6 months so I was wondering what the normal age male boxers start to lift their leg? I was starting to think he was going to squat his whole life.

 

[Motomom]

There is no set age for them to start lifting their leg. Most of the time they start before they turn a year old. Some males never lift their leg.

 

[Valantar]

Some dogs start lifting earlier than others and some never do. Samson is 2 years old now and still squats to pee. He was neutered at 6 months.

 

[simmons]

Bosco is eight months old and hasn't started lifting his leg yet. However, his brother who is a little over a year old starting lifting his leg at about 7 months old.

 

[lillys7]

Guin's stil squatting. We saw a glipse of a leg lift for a couple days, he decided it wasn't for him I guess...

 

[Jan]

I think the average is between 9 months and a year, with some earlier and some later.

 

[juliusNruca]

both of my boys still dont lift there leg! they are both over two years old! i read somewhere they lift when they feel secure and mature. then i read boxer males dont fully mature for three years. Ruca has picked up his leg just in the air not by a tree or anything and seeing this i was like WOOHOO but i think i scared him cuz he put his foot right back down and gave me a rude look for watching him use the restroom. for some reason they dont like to be looked at! its so funny

 

[Edgarsfan]

Edgar (10 months and neutered) pees just like a horse. He leans a little bit forward and pees standing up. I alway hate it when he gets distracted because sometimes he misses and pees on his feet and once even peed on his chin (yuck!).

 

[christine227]

Diego is one and still hasn't lifted his leg. He doesn't even squat, he stands and pees on his paws half the time. It's awful. I wish I could teach him to lift his leg. I hope he learns it soon!!!!

 

[Rock's Ma]

Duke is almost 13 months old and still squats. He keeps both feet firmly on the ground. I don't think he'll ever "lift". Rock started experimenting with it at 8 months or so. I really don't care as long as he does it outside. At least he can't get our wheels and tires messed up.