2007-02-25 17:29:56 · 16 answers · asked by NAG 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Dog years averages out to be about 7 years for every human 1 year. But development of a dog in their first year actually takes them to about 10-15 and the second year takes them to about 20. After that, they pass 30 at about 3 and a half and it takes another 2 years to pass 40. So dogs age at hyperspeed early in their lives, then it slows down to 4-5 dog years for each human year later. It depends on the breed and the dogs weight. Some dogs live longer than others, so their dog years are longer than other dogs. Smaller breeds tend to live longer than larger breeds, so larger breeds will get older in dog years faster than smaller breeds. You can see an online chart for converting years to dog years based on weight here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Dog_and_human_year_graph.png
2007-02-25 17:45:36 · answer #1 · answered by kmnmiamisax 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-26 03:32:39 · answer #2 · answered by Susan H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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. The formula used below is from a canine expert and is a bit more accurate. (as accurate as one can judge these things)
The formula is: 10.5 dog years per human year for the first 2 years, then 4 dog years per human year for each year after.
For more info, u can go through dis webpage.
2007-02-26 01:35:03 · answer #3 · answered by mel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-26 01:31:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I beleive the first two years for a dog are equal to 24 human years combined, then every following year is worth X amount for a while, and then anothe X amount for another while, dependant on the breed.
2007-02-26 01:53:03 · answer #5 · answered by mandy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the dogs age and breed. They don't age at the same rates as humans. The general idea is 7 to 1.
2007-02-26 01:33:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The most resent research says first two years are counted as 12 human years and then after that it its 4 years.
2007-02-26 01:44:34 · answer #7 · answered by dan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It starts at about 7 but as they age it drops to between 5 and 6....so a 15 year old dog is a senior citizen of around 90.........
2007-02-26 01:33:49 · answer #8 · answered by Laura 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
one human year = to 7 dogs years it in clues the same for a cat.
2007-02-26 01:33:41 · answer #9 · answered by i,m here if you need to talk. 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1 dog year is about 12 human years in a nutshell depending on breed of dog i suppose.
2007-02-26 01:33:20 · answer #10 · answered by Bryan E 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋