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04-17-2017, 06:40 PM | #1 |
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| Legitimate way to tell the actual age of a dog? IS there an actual good method for telling how old a dog is? I'm not so sure the teeth method is really valid... as there are too many variables for it to even work... The only obvious way I can tell the age of a dog is when it's a puppy or it's really old but when it's old you can just tell its old- but not by how much. Usually it's because the colors are lighter, the fur doesnt look as it does on a younger dog... and other subtle things... but I wonder if there's anyway like genes or something... |
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04-19-2017, 02:59 AM | #2 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | The only way I know is via teeth - color, size, shape/wear etc.
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04-19-2017, 07:08 PM | #3 |
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04-20-2017, 03:00 AM | #4 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Given it would be both an art and a science - it could only be as accurate as its variables, is my guess. That said, the teeth do absolutely show certain characteristics at different ages. It's probably most accurate during the first couple years of life.
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04-20-2017, 12:01 PM | #5 |
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| It just doesn't sound too accurate. Like how there's a saying you can tell how old a tree is by counting the rings or something. I mean it would be a guess at best or an estimate and not a really accurate one. |
04-21-2017, 01:49 AM | #6 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | It gets you in the ballpark. I think that's the best thing available, so there is really little choice.
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04-21-2017, 10:05 AM | #7 |
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