Title: How to Determine the Age of a Dog by Its Teeth | Pets - The Nest
Headings: How to Determine the Age of a Dog by Its Teeth
How to Determine the Age of a Dog by Its Teeth
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Verify that she has all of her adult teeth, meaning that she’s past the puppy stage. If she has most or all 42 of her adult teeth, she’s around 5 to 7 months old. Once she reaches this point, the color and condition of her teeth, rather than the type or number, will give you an idea of how old she is. Step 6
See if her teeth are mostly white, or perhaps just a bit dull, with some yellowish tartar starting to build up on her back teeth. If so, the dog is about 1 to 2 years old. If all the teeth show some tartar, and you can see worn places on the tops, she is around 3 to 5. A lot of tartar and tooth wear, along with pigment spots along the gums, tells you the dog is between 5 and 10, and heavy wear, missing teeth and a lot of tartar indicate she’s around 10 to 15 years old. 00:00
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References
Humane Society of the United States: How to Determine a Cat’s or Dog’s Age
Dog Manual: How to Determine Age
Tips
Dogs that have had good dental care might appear to be younger than they really are.