Simple mathematics can disprove the contention that 1 dog year is equivalent to 7 human years. Despite the fact that this is a common calculation, and very widespread amongst dog owners, it is false. Lets find out why!
According to statistics collected by developed countries, on average, a dog lives for 12.8 years. If we multiply this number by 7, we get the following result: 12.8 x 7 = 89.6
If this proposition, according to which 1 dog year = 7 human years, were true, this would mean that on average, a human lives 89.6 years. Unfortunately, this does not even come close to the truth! If we use the averaged statistics of developed countries as a point of comparison, an average person lives for 78 years (and if you happen to live in Andorra, you may live for even longer, since the small nation's average age is 83.5 years).
Unfortunately, there is no relationship between a dog's age and a human's age. This is mainly because the process of development for a dog and a human is vastly different. It's enough to just think about the fact that by the age of 1 a dog has reached complete sexual maturity, which absolutely cannot be said for a 7 year old child.
All in all, it can be said that the conversion of a dog's age into human years, is not an easy task. Furthermore, with the help of academic research, it can be declared that smaller dogs tend to have a longer lifespan than larger ones.
For the most accurate comparison of a dog's and a human's age, use our calculator.
And if you would like to know a cat's age in human years, you are also in the right place.
For example, Cesar Millan, the infamous dog whisperer, owns a gentle and obedient pit-bull (an object of fear for many!) whom he uses to discipline other disobedient dogs.
The Top-10 most feared dog breeds:
10. Great Dane
9. Boxer
8. Wolf Hybrid
7. Malamut
6. Husky
5. Bullmastiff
4. Dobermann
3. German Shepherd
2. Rottweiler
1. Pitbull terrier
Using data of registered breeds from 25 countries, following list can be put together:
The most popular dog breeds (the number of registered dogs):
1. Labrador retriever (191,988)
2. German Shepherd (129,186)
3. Poodle (118,653)
4. Chihuahua (107,114)
5. Golden retriever (92,994)
6. Yorkshire terrier (92,438)
7. Dachshund (81,516)
8. Beagle (53,938)
9. Boxer (52,983)
10. Miniature Schnauzer (45,263)
The most popular: Labrador retriever
11. Shih Tzu (44,564)
12. Bulldog (44,325)
13. German spitz (40,530)
14. Cocker spaniel (40,174)
15. Cavalier King Charles spaniel (39,670)
16. French bulldog (39,337)
17. Pug (33,528)
18. Rottweiler (31,447)
19. English setter (29,771)
20. Maltese (28,909)
The list was created in 2013 using data from the following 25 countries: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Great Britain, France, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Norway, New Zealand, Portugal, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, the Netherlands, Ukraine, USA
source: en.wikipedia.org
A dog and his owner are often remarkably similar. Like owner, like dog! Or is it the other way around?
After living together for a long time, the dog and its owner begin to look more and more alike ...
So, which dog breed suits you most? You would like a dog, but you don't know which one you should get? Use our calculator to help you find your perfect companion.
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