Pets

Dog Age Calculator

Dog years in human terms, adjusted for size.

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Results
Human-equivalent age
39 years
Life stage
Adult
Typical life expectancy
13 years
Estimated years remaining
8 years
Ageing rate now
5 human years per dog year

Quick answer

A dog's first year equals about 15 human years, the second adds 9, and each later year adds 4–6 depending on breed size.

How to use the Dog Age Calculator

  1. 1Enter your dog's age in years.
  2. 2Pick the size band by adult weight.
  3. 3Read the human-equivalent age and life stage.

Frequently asked questions

Is one dog year really seven human years?

No. That rule of thumb badly misrepresents puppies, who mature very fast, and large breeds, who age faster later.

Why do big dogs age faster?

Rapid growth and higher cell turnover shorten lifespan — a Great Dane is geriatric at 7, a Chihuahua barely middle-aged.