Age of a Dog?

[SAM_I_AM]

Is there any way to tell how old a dog is?

[SouthernDixie]

The vet can better help you there I believe. I think you can tell somewhat by their teeth, but I wouldn't know what you would look for.

[chinasmom]

All I know is around 4 months they lose their "baby" teeth.

[SouthernDixie]

I found this at the following site:

http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/20302.htm&word=teeth

<TABLE class=body width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=para2>The following data were found reliable in ~90% of large dogs. There is more variation in small dogs (especially toy breeds) and in dogs with undershot or overshot jaws. Even, or level, bites usually result in excessive wear. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=body width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=para2>1½ yr: Cusps worn off lower I 1.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=body width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=para2>1½-2½ yr: Cusps worn off lower I 2.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=body width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=para2>3½ yr: Cusps worn off upper I 1.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=body width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=para2>4½ yr: Cusps worn off upper I 2.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=body width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=para2>5 yr: Cusps of lower I 3 slightly worn. Occlusal surface of lower I 1 and I 2 rectangular. Slight wear of canines. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=body width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=para2>6 yr: Cusps worn off lower I 3. Canines worn blunt. Lower canine shows impression of upper I 3. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=body width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=para2>7 yr: Occlusal surface of lower I 1 elliptical with the long axis sagittal.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=body width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=para2>8 yr: Occlusal surface of lower I 1 inclined forward.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=body width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=para2>10 yr: Lower I 2 and upper I 1 have elliptical occlusal surfaces.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE class=body width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=para2>12 yr: Incisors begin to fall out (unless care has been taken to maintain healthy gingival and periodontal tissues).</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

[Suki]

yup, checking their teeth, if not sure, is the most common way...

[TEXAS PIT DOGS]

yeah always check the teeth they dont lie on the dogs age.