How old is she?

FluffyStuff515 · 11-05-2005, 06:09 PM

Hello... is there any other way besides her teeth that will tell me how old my dog is? We got her from the shelter, and they guessed she's about 1, but then the vet thinks she may be younger AND the groomers think she may be older! All I know that may have to to with age is she's still got small sharp teeth, she's really playful and hyper, and she will sit there and chew up a golf ball or something for hours. Does anyone have any ways i can tell how old she is?? Thanks a bunch!

***Cassiepeia*** · 11-05-2005, 06:27 PM

I have no idea...except that dogs tend to get their adult teeth at around 6-7mths. Although, that's just from what I've read.
Personally, I'd go with what the vet says not what the groomer or shelter says. The shelters, at least, aren't always very accurate.

My Chihuahua was suppose to be 11mths old according to the shelter staff, when I adopted him. Turns out he was around 5 yrs old!

LOL Not that it mattered of course.

Cass.

marley05 · 11-05-2005, 08:32 PM

i would just look and guess. its pretty obvious is she is greying or really lazy like that she is a senior. and if its a puppy you can tell because shes super hyper. That what i got probably not a help but thats my idea.

oc_spirit · 11-06-2005, 04:57 AM

I'd go with what the vet says too. But how you can roughly guess is by looking to see how far along she is in the teething process.

Crossfire Bulldogs · 11-06-2005, 06:23 AM

I too would go with what your vet says, the easiest way is by looking at the teething process in younger dogs as well as their boning ( growth plates and such ) and your vet probably isn't too far off.

FluffyStuff515 · 11-06-2005, 08:12 AM

Thanks, everyone!

calgal · 11-06-2005, 10:51 AM

It's really almost impossible to tell a dogs age after a year old. The teeth don't always give accurate information because of any number of health related issues that can change them. I took quite a few foster dogs to the Vet. and when it came time to guess the ages, well that's exactly all he could do. Just love her and don't worry about the rest.

11-05-2005, 06:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
FluffyStuff515 Love me, Love my dogs! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern KY Posts: 38 Rep Power: 0	How old is she? Hello... is there any other way besides her teeth that will tell me how old my dog is? We got her from the shelter, and they guessed she's about 1, but then the vet thinks she may be younger AND the groomers think she may be older! All I know that may have to to with age is she's still got small sharp teeth, she's really playful and hyper, and she will sit there and chew up a golf ball or something for hours. Does anyone have any ways i can tell how old she is?? Thanks a bunch!

11-05-2005, 06:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
*Cassiepeia* Chihuahua Mum Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 8,281 Blog Entries: 9 Rep Power: 284	I have no idea...except that dogs tend to get their adult teeth at around 6-7mths. Although, that's just from what I've read. Personally, I'd go with what the vet says not what the groomer or shelter says. The shelters, at least, aren't always very accurate. My Chihuahua was suppose to be 11mths old according to the shelter staff, when I adopted him. Turns out he was around 5 yrs old! LOL Not that it mattered of course. Cass.
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11-06-2005, 04:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
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Crossfire Bulldogs Sourmug Mom Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Snuggled Between The Snorts & Snores. Posts: 7,844 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 285	I too would go with what your vet says, the easiest way is by looking at the teething process in younger dogs as well as their boning ( growth plates and such ) and your vet probably isn't too far off.
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11-05-2005, 08:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
marley05 Zola & Marley Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 281 Rep Power: 67	i would just look and guess. its pretty obvious is she is greying or really lazy like that she is a senior. and if its a puppy you can tell because shes super hyper. That what i got probably not a help but thats my idea.

11-06-2005, 08:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
FluffyStuff515 Love me, Love my dogs! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern KY Posts: 38 Rep Power: 0	Thanks, everyone!

11-06-2005, 10:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
calgal My Yorkster kids! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: central ca. coast Posts: 6,794 Rep Power: 229	It's really almost impossible to tell a dogs age after a year old. The teeth don't always give accurate information because of any number of health related issues that can change them. I took quite a few foster dogs to the Vet. and when it came time to guess the ages, well that's exactly all he could do. Just love her and don't worry about the rest.

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