What Is 7 Months in Dog Years

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How old is my dog in human years?

Pet owners have been asking how old our dogs are in human years for centuries (and probably longer). We do this mostly because it is fun to speculate how old our pets would be if they suddenly transformed into a human, although there is a practical use, too. By comparing our dogs age with a human equivalent, it helps us get a sense of their life span, their energy levels and the kind of health issues we can expect. This helps us get a sense of what is normal and what symptoms may be out of the ordinary.

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H ow old is a dog in human years?

The common belief is that dogs age seven times faster than human beings. Fortunately, the real number is actually slightly less, meaning our dogs can enjoy more years with us than they would were this myth true. Yet, it is not as simple as them ageing the human equivalent of an easy to remember, round number each year. In fact, dogs age at different rates throughout their lifetime and their size plays an important factor in determining their growth.

Dog Size (Average weight for breed )	Small (<9.5kg)	Medium (9.5-22kg)	Large (23kg +)
Age of Dog (Years)	Equivalent Human Age (Years)
1	15	15	15
2	24	24	24
3	28	28	28
4	32	32	32
5	36	36	36
6	40	42	45
7	44	47	50
8	48	51	55
9	52	56	61
10	56	60	66
11	60	65	72
12	64	69	77
13	68	74	82
14	72	78	88
15	76	83	93
16	80	87	120

While the table above gives you a more accurate indicator of how old your dog is in human years, you may prefer a less accurate but more straightforward method. If so, the general rule to follow is that your dog ages 15 human years in year one, 9 years in year two, and 5 years thereafter.

How do you calculate how old a dog is?

Researchers base the figures in the table above on many factors, most of which are physical. For instance, we estimate that a 1-year-old dog is about the equivalent to a 15-year-old teenager because all of their teeth have developed, they are strong and energetic and they have reached (or are approaching) sexual maturity. Meanwhile, as dogs get older, their teeth start to show wear and tear and they are more likely to succumb to illnesses and ailments which we tend to associate with elderly humans, such as arthritis, cloudy eyes, loose skin and grey hair.

Age of Dog	Human Equivalent	Indicator(s)
8 weeks	3-4 years	Baby teeth have finished growing
7 months	8-10 years	All permanent teeth have grown
1-2 years	15-24 years	Teeth starting to yellow and duller
3-5 years	28-36 years	Tooth wear and plaque build-up is common
5-10 years	36-66 years	Teeth and gums show some signs of disease
10-15 years	56-93 years	Teeth well worn, lots of plaque and some may be missing

Unfortunately, researchers still don't know why larger breeds of dog tend to age faster than smaller breeds. Certainly, this is quite uncommon amongst other species, with larger animals tending to live relatively long lives (whales, elephants), while small animals live shorter lives (rodents, small birds). Whatever the reason, older dogs tend to age much more rapidly in their final years, while smaller dogs tend to decline more steadily.

Help your dog live a healthy life

Although every dog is different and there isn't much we can do about genetic predispositions to illness, the best way to help your dog live the longest life possible is to keep them healthy, both mentally and physically. A loving home with lots of play, affection and exercise is the best way to keep your dog happy, stimulated and physically fit. Meanwhile, a well-balanced diet of food they love and which provides them all the nutrition they need will keep their bones and muscles as strong and healthy as possible.

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