{"id":3188,"date":"2020-03-06T17:35:12","date_gmt":"2020-03-06T17:35:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petz.co.uk\/?p=3188"},"modified":"2026-03-03T12:40:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T12:40:22","slug":"dog-age-calculator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petz.uk\/dog-age-calculator\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog Age Calculator"},"content":{"rendered":"<strong>\u201cHow old is my dog in human years?\u201d<\/strong>\r\n\r\nIt\u2019s a question we\u2019ve all asked at some stage or another and it seems to be an obsession that consumes every dog owner on the planet.\r\n\r\nMost people will tell you that it only takes the tamest grasp of your 7 x tables to work out your dog\u2019s age, however, it really isn\u2019t that simple.\r\n\r\nFactors such as size and breed actually play a huge role when converting dogs to their \u2018human age\u2019, as smaller dogs tend to live longer than larger ones, and often mature quicker.\r\n\r\nSo to stop you from getting your head in a spin, we\u2019ve worked it all out for you!\r\n\r\nTo find out whether your pup\u2019s a junior or a senior, check out our handy dog age calculator below!\r\n<h2>Dog Years To Human Years Chart<\/h2>\r\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3191 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petz.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dog-Age-Calculator.webp\" alt=\"how old is my dog in human years\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/ fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.petz.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dog-Age-Calculator.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.petz.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dog-Age-Calculator-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.petz.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/Dog-Age-Calculator-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h2>\r\n<h2>How Old Is My Dog?<\/h2>\r\nIf your dog is newly adopted or a rescue, it can often be difficult to work out their exact age without some knowledge of their history.\r\n\r\nHowever, there are still ways of totting up your canine\u2019s years without having access to a birth certificate.\r\n\r\nJust like with horses, a dog\u2019s teeth can give you a rough idea of their age, although this can vary depending on how good or bad their dental care was before you owned them.\r\n\r\nAs a rough guideline, you can use these age signifiers below to work out your mysterious mutt\u2019s age:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>The dog has all their baby teeth<\/strong> &#8211; Between 8 weeks and 16 weeks old<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>The dog has a mixture of baby and adult teeth<\/strong> &#8211; Between 12 weeks and 6 months old<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>The dog has a full set of white adult teeth<\/strong> &#8211; Between 6 months and 12 months old<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>The dog\u2019s teeth are slightly dull and the back teeth may have some yellowing<\/strong> &#8211; Somewhere around 1 or 2 years of age<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Most of the dog\u2019s teeth have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundanimals.org\/how-old-is-my-dog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tartar build-up<\/a> and some have a degree of wear<\/strong> &#8211; Between 3 and 5 years old<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Teeth show signs of wear and there may be signs of dental disease<\/strong> &#8211; Between 5 and 10 years old<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Teeth are clearly worn and have heavy tartar buildup, some teeth may be missing<\/strong> &#8211; Between 10 and 15 years old.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nNaturally, this guideline won\u2019t be very helpful if your pup was subjected to fantastic dental care before they came into your life, and it\u2019s also not a great way of identifying dogs over the age of 5.\r\n\r\nBut unfortunately, it remains the easiest way for us novices to make an estimated guess, and if you want a better evaluation, you\u2019ll have to go to a professional!\r\n<h3>Veterinary Age Check<\/h3>\r\nA vet can guess your pup\u2019s age by giving them a complete physical examination and they may even run tests to observe their muscles, organs, joints and bones.\r\n\r\nThese tests will quickly reveal whether you have a senior dog, as these areas will likely show specific signs of ageing.\r\n\r\nSymptoms of old age you may notice yourself include:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Dull, clouded eyes<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Greying or grey hair, although that\u2019s a bit of an obvious one!<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Looser skin<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Stiff joints and low mobility<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FBQgBICvoHE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You May Also Like<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petz.uk\/diet-control-tackling-dog-obesity\/\">Tackling Dog Obesity<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petz.uk\/sugar-diabetes-mellitus-dogs\/\">Caring For Dogs With Sugar Diabetes (Diabetes Mellitus)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petz.uk\/microchip-guide\/\">Microchipping Your 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