Chihuahua Age Calculator | Chihuahua Age In Human Years

FAQ

Q: How can I calculate the age of my Chihuahua in human years?

A: According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, the calculation of the age of a dog differentiates between the different breeds’ sizes. However, one uniform calculation method can be used to guess the dog’s age converted into human years. The dog’s first year after birth, equals 15 human years, then the second year equals about 9 human years, and after that, every year can account for about 5 human years.

Q: Where can I find a calculator for Chihuahua life expectancy in human years?

A: On the page of AKC (American Kennel Club) or on the site of the American Veterinary Medical Association. It is also possible to calculate it by a simple method. The dog’s first year after birth equals 15 human years, then the second year equals about 9 human years, and after that, every year can account for about 5 human years.

Q: Where can I find a chart for Chihuahua life expectancy in human years?

A: Here or on the page of AKC (American Kennel Club) or on the site of the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Q: What is the average Chihuahua life expectancy converted into human years?

A: The average expected lifespan converted into human years is between 50 and 80 years, which would mean that the dog reached 12-16 years. However, this number depends greatly on the breed.

Q: Are all Chihuahua years counted as seven human years?

A: According to the so-called “rule of paw” one human year equals seven dog years. However, as several scientists studied the ages of dogs, they came to the conclusion that there is no such rule. In fact, the calculation differs from breed to breed depending on the dog’s size. A new calculation method for computing the dog’s age converted in human years, is that the dog’s first year equals 15 human years, then the second year equals about 9 human years, and after that, every year can account for about 5 human years.

Q: How much do dogs age in their first year converted to human years?

A: Puppies grow really quickly compared to human babies, and they are also much more independent. The first Chihuahua year equals approximately 15 human years.

Q: Do dogs have the same life stages as humans do?

A: Yes, dogs also go through different life stages during their lives. Puppyhood would account for infancy, toddler years, and early childhood. This phase lasts from birth until 6 months. Then, dogs reach the adolescent stage which would be adolescence for humans too. The adolescent stage lasts between 18-30 months. The adulthood in a dog’s life cycle begins at about 24 months up to 36 months depending on the breed. This life stage would be adulthood and middle age for humans. Then comes the senior stage, which bears many similarities to the human senior life stage. A dog’s golden years will begin between the age of 7 and 10 depending on the breed. Dogs also tend to get grey-ish coats, they slow down and sleep more.