This is how dog years are accurately calculated: Forget the 7-to-1 calculation, this table makes much more sense
We all know how dog years are traditionally calculated, although we never knew if that calculation was part of some scientific discovery or if we just accepted it because someone first proclaimed it as an untouchable truth. However, dog experts are increasingly dealing with this topic and have come up with new calculations.
TL;DR
- The old 7 human years = 1 dog year rule is inaccurate.
- Canine experts have developed new methods for calculating dog years.
- A dog's first two years are equivalent to about 25 human years.
- After the first two years, each dog year is less than seven human years.
- Factors such as size and maturation rate influence a dog's aging process.
- A new table offers a more accurate guideline for comparing dog and human ages.
- The new calculations suggest dogs aged 12-15 years are between 64-81 human years, a more logical range than older estimations.