How can i determine the age of a puppy ? I adopted an abandon puppy and i am not sure how old is he . Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | unneutered | 27 days old

It is only possible to evaluate the age of a puppy up to the age of 6 weeks, this is done according to the teeth (canines teeth grow at the age of 4 weeks, molars at 6 weeks). after that age it is usually a pure educated guess.

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I take care of a stray dog.... N she is mine now..... She gave birth to two puppies months ago..... How can I understand her age????

I'm afraid you won't be able to know her age, the only stage when you can determine age in dogs is up to the age of 6 weeks, when their canine teeth are starting to grow, after that time it's mainly an educated guess based on experience.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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I adopted a street dog. I don't know what type of breed is the dog. I don't know her age. How can i determine her age. Her teeth are just starting to grow big. Can you tell me her breed and her age? Is there any type of test through which test we can

Hello. If her teeth are just beginning to grow big, & based on how she looks in your pictures, I would say she is about 4-5 months old. It is very difficult to say exactly what breed she is, but I can see a little chow or spitz in her. she looks like she is going to be pretty fluffy. Thanks for rescuing her & thanks for using Boop by Petco.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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I don't think my puppy is 8 weeks old I just got him

I am not able to tell from the picture how old your puppy is. The best way to get an accurate age estimate is to have a veterinarian evaluate the puppy. If the puppy’s teeth have erupted then he is at least 6 weeks old. It would also be helpful to know his breed, how much he weighs now, and how big the parents were. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Boop by Petco. Best of luck.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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I would like to know if you could give me a rough guess as to how old my puppy is please I have been told he looks a lot younger than 8 weeks. He also seems like he hasn't got his full site as well he can see stuff but not from far away

It is impossible to age a pup from pictures, especially without any indication of breed etc. Your vet ir vet nurse may be able to provide some indication from a dental exam as teething is quite predictable in the majority of dogs. Sight and balance would not be expected to be fully developed by 8 weeks

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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How can I tell how old my dog is ?

There are a couple of things you can check to try to determine your dog's age, including their teeth and energy levels. This website gives details on how to determine how old your dog is: http://blog.adoptandshop.org/determining-a-dogs-age/

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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Please help I can't determine my new pups age i dont even know what age is him! Please help so i can take care of him, give him vaccinations and healthcare. I just got him on the side of a road in a small store and please i really need to know what i

Hi there. There is no way for us to age him without looking at his teeth. That being said, he appears to be between 6 and 8 weeks of age. You can take him to any local vet and they will age him for you. If you just got him from the side of the road he likely needs vaccinations and deworming urgently - you should have that done as soon as possible.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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How old does she look? I don't think the breeder was truthful about her age?...

It’s almost impossible to determine age based on a picture since some dogs even of the same breed are much smaller than others. At that age dentition is usually the best way to estimate age. Your vet would probably be able to give an estimated age after an exam.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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My dad just got my family a puppy an im just wondering how old he is

The best way to tell the age of a puppy is by the teeth. Puppies lose certain teeth at a certain age. Have your veterinarian exam the puppy and they will give you a good idea of old it is. Congratulations on the new puppy!

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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Hi, I have no idea how old my dog is? I adopted him and his front are all worn down ...so are missing. I want to make sure I know when it’s senior years are near.

There are two reasons why the incisors (front teeth) of your dog could be worn down: 1) he could have the habit of picking up stones and other hard things, which wears teeth down, or he could be an older dog. The most reliable way to find out Marty's age is to take him to a vet for an estimate, as the vet can look at his condition , bones and muscles and general look to give you an idea of his age.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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I got new pet Prince Siberian husky. Breeder said he is 5 months . But he looks full grown up by his height n he pees like adult dogs putting one leg up as well as he tried to met our other dog crooker spanial female of 3 year who is on her menstrual

They best way to age a young dog is by looking at their teeth. There are many charts online that help appropriately age a young dog. By 4-5 months of age the incisors are coming in and some growth of the premolars and molars is present. By 7 months all the adult teeth are in and look very white. Do not let the two dogs mate and consider getting them both fixed to prevent future problems.

Updated on September 24th, 2025

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I take care of a stray dog.... N she is mine now..... She gave birth to two puppies months ago..... How can I understand her age????

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