Dog Age Chart: How Old is My Dog in Human Years

One of the most common misconceptions about having an animal is that to figure out the age of dog years; you have to divide the age of a dog as a human by seven. The truth is that it’s more complicated than the idea. It’s a shame we can’t ask them about their age, but the adage not to ask a woman her age can also apply to dogs. Ultimately, all canines are unique in their way, and their size determines age. Dogs age rapidly during their early years, much quicker than humans. This is why they can quickly return to the comfort of a life of relaxation.

How to Calculate a Dog’s Age to Human Years

To accurately calculate your dog’s age, it is necessary to classify it as small, medium, or large. Small dogs generally weigh 20 pounds. Or less, including breeds like Miniature Pinschers and most Terrier breeds. Medium-sized species like Schnauzers and Beagles weigh between 21 and 50 pounds. The other category is big Great Danes, which weigh over 50 pounds. These categories will help you determine your dog’s age because the size determines the rate at which he matures. Small dogs usually grow more quickly than large dogs. This is why an early Great Dane like Scooby-Doo would prefer to search the fridge for a cake instead of figuring out who is snooping around Old Man Jenkins’ house. The breed also determines the time of the golden age; large dogs adopt the character of Bea Arthur after 5 – 6 years old, while small dogs enter the process of becoming Angela Lansbury by 10 and 15 years old.

Dog Age Chart by Weight

Small (20 pounds. or Less)

One dog year equals 15 human years

Five dog years is equivalent to 36 human years

Ten dog years equals 56 human years

15 dog years equals the equivalent of 76 human years

Medium (21-50 lbs. )

One dog year equals 15 human years

Five dog years equals 36 human years

Ten dog years equals 60 human years

15 dog years equals human years of 83

Large (more than 50lbs. )

One dog year equals 14 human years

Five dog years equals 36 human years

Ten dog years equals 66 human years

15 dog years equals the equivalent of 93 human years