How old is your dog in human years? It really depends on your dog breed, some breeds live longer than others.
After doing research into the different stages of a dog’s life (how fast they age at various points), here’s one quick chart you can use.
This dog years/human years chart is a fun, general estimate. Ages will vary from dog breed to dog breed.
So take it for what it is – not scientific – just averages when comparing a wide variety of dog breeds.
| Age in Human Years | Age in Dog Years |
|---|---|
| 6 Months | 8 Years |
| 1 Year | 14 Years |
| 2 Years | 20 Years |
| 3 Years | 24 Years |
| 4 Years | 30 Years |
| 5 Years | 36 Years |
| 6 Years | 40 Years |
| 7 Years | 44 Years |
| 8 Years | 48 Years |
| 9 Years | 52 Years |
| 10 Years | 56 Years |
| 11 Years | 60 Years |
| 12 Years | 64 Years |
| 13 Years | 68 Years |
| 14 Years | 72 Years |
| 15 Years | 76 Years |
| 16 Years | 80 Years |
| 17 Years | 84 Years |
| 18 Years | 88 Years |
| 19 Years | 92 Years |
| 20 Years | 96 Years |
Remember, some breeds live longer than other breeds. Usually the smaller breeds such as Chihuahuas live longer than larger breeds such as Great Danes.
Many researchers say that there is a correlation between a dog’s weight and his or her life span. The heavier a dog is, the shorter the life-span.
So you might want to add or subtract a couple of years from this dog years/human years chart depending on the size of your dog.