Life stage: Adult
Prime of life. Keep up yearly checkups, dental care and daily exercise, and adjust food if your dog starts gaining weight.
Small dog age chart
| Dog age | Human years |
|---|---|
| 1 | 15 |
| 2 | 24 |
| 3 | 28 |
| 4 | 32 |
| 5 | 36 |
| 6 | 40 |
| 7 | 44 |
| 8 | 48 |
| 9 | 52 |
| 10 | 56 |
| 11 | 60 |
| 12 | 64 |
| 13 | 68 |
| 14 | 72 |
| 15 | 76 |
| 16 | 80 |
| 17 | 84 |
| 18 | 88 |
| 19 | 92 |
| 20 | 96 |
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Other sizes at this age: medium, large, giant.
Questions people ask
Is a 5-year-old small dog old?
At about 36 in human years, a 5-year-old small dog is in the "adult" stage.
Why do bigger dogs age faster?
Larger breeds tend to have shorter lifespans and reach their senior years sooner, so each year counts for more human years.
The Paw Plan shares general pet care information, not veterinary advice. Figures on this page are estimates calculated from the assumptions shown. Every pet is different, so check with your vet about yours.
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