How Old is Your Dog ?
by Leanne Gossett
        Many of us have heard the old formula that one year in a human life is equal to 7 years for a dog.  with the numerous advances in nutrition and geriatric care the following chart more realistically equates the biological aging process between humans and dogs.
 
 
Dog
Human
Dog
Human
3 mos.
5 yrs.
8 yrs.
48 yrs.
6 mos.
10 yrs.
9 yrs.
52 yrs.
1 yr.
15 yrs.
10 yrs.
56 yrs.
2 yrs.
24 yrs.
12 yrs.
64 yrs.
3 yrs.
28 yrs.
14 yrs.
72 yrs.
4 yrs.
32 yrs.
16 yrs.
81 yrs.
5 yrs.
36 yrs.
18 yrs.
91 yrs.
6 yrs.
40 yrs.
20 yrs.
101 yrs.

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