How Do You Calculate Dog Years to Human Years?

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People have always tried to figure out how dog years compare to human years, but there’s a lot of debate about the “7 years” rule. Different breeds and sizes of dogs age at different rates, so the math isn’t always that simple. I found this dog years to human years calculator that gives a more accurate estimate based on age. Curious to hear what methods others use and whether you stick with the traditional rule or something more detailed.

What do you use?

• Do you follow a chart or a calculator?
  
• Have you seen big differences by breed/size?
  
• Any vet-backed guidelines you trust?
  

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[henryash]

Great question! The old 7 year rule is simple but doesn’t reflect how differently dogs age by size and breed. Using calculators or vet based charts definitely gives a more realistic idea of your dog’s life stage and care needs. While tracking age, it’s also fun thinking of unique dog names that match their personality at every stage of life.