Dog Age: How Old is Your Dog?

So how old is your dog?

Dog age conversion to human years depends on the size and the breed of the dog. For instance, a Coton de Tulear's equivalent human age will be different than a Great Dane's.

Conversion can even be tricky within the same breed. The average Coton de Tulear weighs between 9 and 16 pounds which would usually equate to about 32 to 36 years old in human years for a pup who is age five. My 5 year old Coton is a big boy though, so he would actually be closer to 37 in human years.

Wow, it's hard to equate a five year old dog with a thirty-something year old person. We are used to thinking of five year olds as small children so it's hard to imagine them as being middle aged.

You will find many dog age calculators and charts available and they will typically vary somewhat since there is no single formula that can be used on all dogs.

To get a general idea of your dog's equivalent human years you can use the chart below.

This chart is the one my Vet has posted on the wall in his office. You can get a general idea how old your dog is in relative human terms.

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