Originally posted by AmberLee
A friend of mine indicated that most growth in the first year for 'most breeds'is skeletal growth and in the second year they kind of beef up with muscles, etc. It's worked that way in my home at least. Cassy and Livvy don't seem to have grown much since their second birthdays... Cassy is basic tabby and Livvy is a Maine Coon mix. What breed is Max: Siamese??? I'm not sure what their growth pattern is...

I seem to remember reading something to this affect on the Purina web site. Ritz got to be about her current "height" and length by the end of the first year, but between year 1 and year 2 really developed a lot more "sturdiness" in her musculature and bone development. I seem to remember reading that the majority of growth is done by about 2 years old, but I think it varies a little by breed.