The Senior Dog

An ageing dog can provide companionship that's just as rewarding playing with a puppy. A 'golden oldie' may be a bit slower mentally and physically, but his affection and loyalty will he undiminished and you can do much in enable him to enjoy his autumn years with you.

• The Ageing Process

• Health Problems

• Senior Dog Care

• Feeding Senior Dogs

• Exercise and Mental Agility

• Bereavement

• Dog Funerals

As an approximate guide, to compare dog and human ages, equate 14 human years to a dog’s first year and add 7 for each following year, as follows...

Dog Years	Human Years
1	14
2	21
3	28
4	35
and so forth

Generally, smaller dogs live longer than large breeds, for example Irish Wolfhounds live for only 8 to 9 years, whereas a Yorkshire Terrier may still be going strong at 15.

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