Dogs bring a lot of positive emotions to many people, give them a daily boost of energy, and set them in a positive mood.
Of course, we want our pets to bring us joy for as long as possible, but, alas, a dog’s life is not as long as we would like.
How to calculate the age of your four-legged and tailed friend? We'll tell you below.
It can be determined by external signs, for example, by the eyes, teeth, muscles, fur.
If, according to these criteria, the dog looks quite healthy and active, it is no more than five or six years old.
As for teeth, an adult dog has 42. After five years, they begin to turn yellow, wear down, and plaque appears.
By the age of 8, the animal's teeth are worn down to the same length, and it is no longer possible to distinguish between fangs and incisors.
After ten years, dogs' teeth begin to fall out.
Muscles. They remain in optimal shape for three to four years, and then they fade away, excess weight appears, and with poor care - dystrophy.
Eyes. In a healthy dog, up to five years old, they are clear and bright, but by the age of 8 they become dull.
Wool. Up to 1 year – soft and fluffy. After that, shine appears, and when 5-7 years pass – you can even notice gray hair.
