how can i tell his age?

Question

i just got a new puppy. my dad brought him home because one of his friends saved him. but we don't know what kind of dog or how old he is.. is there any way to tell his age and his breed?

here's more info.
he's small, pudgy, a creamy white color with a few tan patches, he has most of his teeth but not all of them, medium sized floppy ears, a black nose with a few pink spots around it, his tail isn't clipped but it's kind of short.

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o293/emw199106/NICKY.jpg

i don't have a full body pic because none of them turned about but thats what his face looks like.

Answer 1

There are a lot of books on Dog Breeds. My favorite is, "The Mini-Atlas of Dog Breeds," by Andrew De Prisco and James B. Johnson. It has over 500 full color photos and is a great reference book.

The way veterinarians tell dog age is by condition of teeth and eyes. The best way to answer your questions is to take the puppy to a vet. That way it gets a check up and immunizations, too. A lot of dogs die of Parvo Virus when not vaccinated. They can also catch "kennel cough," etc.

From the picture your dog looks like it has terrier in it. You can tell how large it will get by the size of it's paws.

Answer 2

Heres suggestion go to American Kennel Club (AKC.org) and they have a list of breeds there just look to the left side of the page and their should be a box thing that says breeds go there and try to find a dog similar to yours. GOOD LUCK (p.s hope you find it cause there are a lot of dogs on that list.) You might find his age by looking at his teeth.

Answer 3

go to a vet and get their advice or buy a book of different dog breeds

Answer 4

Describe the dog. You can tell his age by the condition of his teeth. Take him to a vet. They will be able to tell. I would be able to tell you but you didnt give more information.

Answer 5

can you include a picture? just use photobucket!