1. Claiming - to have a mate, is to court! Courtships should last at least a week or two. None of that instant-mate stuff. Let the clan know about the courtship. And courting should only be within the herd, not outside the herd.
2. Birthing - a female must carry 1 to 3 kits at a time. None of that 10 kits or whatevers. This will last for 4 weeks before birthing.
3. Kit - staying a baby for 3 weeks.
4. Youth - staying a youngling for 3 weeks before becoming a young adult.
5. Adult - this is the age were the new adult will be trained or tested for any skills.