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Life Stages

A Dog's Life

Dogs go through many of the same emotional and physical changes as humans.

Life Stages Pages

Depending on the breed, dogs can live an average of 10 to 15 years or more and with an improved understanding of veterinary medicine, dogs are living healthier and longer lives. Like humans, as dogs progress from youth to later years, they go through physical and emotional changes. Each stage has its own uniqueness and importance and the ability to recognize and accept these changes makes the human-dog bond even more special.

D O G Y E A R S
Actual Age	Equivalent Age	Equivalent Age
	Small Breeds	Large Breeds
1	15	12
2	24	19
3	28	26
4	32	33
5	36	40
6	40	47
7	44	54
8	48	61
9	52	68
10	56	75
11	60	82
12	64	89
13	68	96
14	72	103
15	76	110