How to Calculate Dogs Age in Human Years

"How Old is Your Dog age in Human Years? Let's Find Out Together!"

Hey there, dog pals! Have you ever wondered how old your furry friend would be if they were human? It's a fun thing to think about, right?

But figuring it out can be a bit tricky. Don't worry though, I'm here to help!

Let's dive into the world of dog years into human years and figure out how to calculate your pup's age in a way that's easy to understand.

The official formula according to the American Veterinary Medical Association states that the first year of a medium-sized dog's life is equal to 15 years of a human's life.

The Big Myth: Seven Years for Every Dog Year?

You might have heard that one dog year is like seven human years. But guess what?

That's not entirely true! While it's a good guess, dogs and human age differently, so we need a better way to figure it out.

The Real Deal: A Simple Trick to Calculate Dog Years

Here's a cool trick you can use to calculate your dog's age into human years. Ready?

Take your dog's age and multiply it by a number.

For the first year of your dog's life, multiply by 15.

For the second year, multiply by 9.

And for every year after that, multiply by 5. Easy right?

Pets age	Human age for pets 0-20 lbs	Human age for pets 21-50 lbs	Human age for pets 51 -90 lbs.	Human age for pets over 90 lbs
1	15 years	15 years	15 years	12 years
2	24 years	24 years	24 years	22 years
3	28 years	28 years	28 years	31 years
4	32 years	32 years	32 years	38 years
5	36 years	36 year's	36 years	45 years
6	40 years	42 years	45 years	49 years
7	44 years	47 years	50 years	58 years
8	48 years	51years	55 years	64 years
9	52 years	56 years	61 years	71 Years
10	56 years	60years	66 years	78 Years
11	60 years	65 years	72 years	86 Years
12	64years	69years	77 Years	N/A
13	68years	74 years	82 Years	N/A
14	72 years	78 years	88 Years	N/A
15	76 years	83 Years	93 Years	N/A
16	80 years	87 Years	N/A	N/A
17	84 Years	92 Years	N/A	N/A
18	88 Years	96 Years	N/A	N/A
19	92 Years	N/A	N/A	N/A
20	96 Years	N/A	N/A	N/A

Let's Do the Math

Let's say your dog is 3 years old.

First, we multiply the first year (3 X 15), which equals 45.

Then we multiply the second year (1 x 9), which equals 9.

Finally, we add those together: 45 (first year) + 9 (second year) = 54.

So, your 3-year-old dog would be about 54 in human years.

Different Dogs, Different Ages

But wait, there's more! Not all dog's age at the same rate.

Big dogs age faster than small dogs.

So, if you have a big fluffy buddy, they may seem older in human years compared to a tiny pup.

Talk to the Experts

Figuring out your dog's age in human years can be fun, but remember, it's just an estimate.

If you want to know more about your dog's health and age, it's always best to chat with a vet.

They're the doggie experts and can give you all the info you need about your particular dog.

Final Thoughts: We Love our Pets

No matter how long our pets come into our lives. The bottom line is that we love our dogs, sometimes unconditionally. We train them, make homemade treats and are part of our loving family.

As our pets age, they will need extra love and attention to ensure a wonderful quality of life. They deserve as much love, care and attention as any human being out there.

After all, they are often our most loyal and consistent companions.