how do you convert dog years into human years?

Answer 1

It is a common belief that 1 human year is equal to 7 dog years. That is not very accurate, since dogs reach adulthood within the first couple of years.

This is probably the easiest way I have found to calculate a dogs age. http://www.onlineconversion.com/dogyears.htm

Answer 2

Here is a chart to help you figure out your dogs age using his weight.
How Old Is My Dog in "Human Years"?
Pet's Age Pet's Size (in pounds)
0-20 lbs 21-50 lbs 51-90 lbs > 90 lbs
5 36 37 40 42
6 40 42 45 49
7 44 47 50 56
8 48 51 55 64
9 52 56 61 71
10 56 60 66 78
11 60 65 72 86
12 64 69 77 93
13 68 74 82 101
14 72 78 88 108
15 76 83 93 115
16 80 87 99 123
17 84 92 104
18 88 96 109
19 92 101 115
20 96 105 120

Based on a chart developed by Fred L. Metzger, DVM, Dipl. ABVP; State College, PA

Answer 3

It really isn't as simple as 1 human year equals 7 dog years. Dogs mature very quickly. They start maturing sexually between 9 months and a year of age, so they've really aged 12-15 human years in that first year of life! Most stop growing and are considered adults by 18 months or 2 years of age. It slows down a lot after that. How much depends on the size and breed of the dog. Many small dogs, especially terriers and beagles for example, can easily live a long time -- 15-20 years if well cared for, so calling them 7 yrs old for each of those would make them crazy old! Then again, really big dogs like mastiffs and great danes are often lucky to make it much past 10 years old. That means that a 10 year old mastiff could considered a real elderly guy, maybe 90 or so, while a 10 year old rat terrier would probably only be considered 50 or so.

Answer 4

o that is easy you mutiply by 7 so if your dog is like 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 or 12 months you cant do it they have to be in the years so like if your dog is 3 you do 7x3=21 yea it seems really old

Answer 5

The 1yr=7yr is myth, its really dependent on a dogs size. Large breeds like Danes and Mastiffs age much faster than a poodle or chihuahua. There is no way to exactly figure out a match, but the 1 to 7 rule tends to work for most small to medium size dogs.

Answer 6

7 dog years to 1 human year. 365 divided by 7 will give your the number of days (human) per every dog year

Answer 7

Vets have stopped doing this by scale,good care, seeing the vet,and good nutrition have changed perceptions.IT is still true that large breeds live much shorter lives than small ones.I was told my standard poodle had cardiac myopathey and would live Only three months.She was nine and I adored her,with nursing care and medicine she lived to be eleven.You cannot tell for sure about human or animal length of life,love and care does a lot for us all. the old standard length of life was One dog year equals seven years.It is not the same now,but better!

Answer 8

You can't, no matter what anyone says. Irish Wolfhounds die at around 8, Schipperkes sometimes live to 20+. Size is a factor, but not entirely: Boxers are smaller than Golden Retrievers, but live about 10 years to a Golden's typical 13. It is determined by genetics (breed, bloodlines or breeds in the mix) & can be influenced somewhat by care & environment.

Answer 9

1 human year=7 dog years. you do the math.

Answer 10

For every "human" year.....a dog is 7 years. If you have a 2 year old puppy........he is 14 in dog years