2006-09-25 05:27:27 · 5 answers · asked by Michelle 6 in Pets ➔ Dogs
My dog will be 7 in Feb. and I notice changes. She is still very playful and hyper like a puppy, but her body is aging.
2006-09-25 05:33:55 · update #1
It really depends on the breed, but generally, a dog who's 8 is considered a senior. At that age vets like to give a dog a geriatric blood work-up when they come in for their annual exam.
2006-09-25 05:30:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the dog. There are many small breeds who can easily live past age 15, but some giant breeds are lucky to reach 8 or 9. Plus, just like people, dogs are individuals; some will be healthy when they're old, others can become frail earlier.
2006-09-25 05:33:20 · answer #2 · answered by CanineHeroTahoe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the breed of canine. For instance a small dog can live around two years more than a large dog. You must consider the health and also the fact that one human year is seven for a dog. If you have a large dog it will be considered old at around age six. If you have a small dog however it may be old when it is eight, depending on the shape it is in.
2006-09-25 05:32:47 · answer #3 · answered by savanah 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
10 is getting old and 13 is old depends on the breed also.
2006-09-25 06:06:22 · answer #4 · answered by maureen a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We usually mark them as seniors on petfinders when they are 8 -9 and older.
2006-09-25 05:30:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋