Lovely fluffy creatures - dogs, sincerely attached to the owner, able to give love, delight with their presence and amaze with extraordinary devotion. It was they who became the first animals that man could tame, and they, in turn, learned to serve him faithfully. Taking proper care of your dog requires knowing its age. An urgent need for this arises if the puppy is found or donated.
Instructions
Step 1
The most accurate way to determine the age of a puppy lies in a thorough examination of his teeth, determining their appearance, quantity and condition. If the animal has milk canines and incisors, then we can conclude that the puppy is four to six weeks old. The presence of all deciduous teeth indicates two months of age. The presence of molar incisors indicates that the dog is about five months old. If the puppy has all the molars, then his age is close to seven months. Clean and white teeth with a jagged pattern on the upper and lower front teeth means that the puppy is one year old.
Step 2
A close examination of the puppy's eyes can tell about his approximate age. They should be bright, light, clear, without any haze, which is quite common in older animals.
Step 3
It is necessary to take a close look at the dog's nose and whiskers. The puppy should not have gray hair around them, which indicates a fairly large age of the animal, or rather, old age.
Step 4
If the dog is mobile, energetic, jumps easily and freely, plays a lot, has a good appetite, then we can conclude that it is young enough.
Step 5
Pet your dog. If its coat is smooth, silky, soft, shiny, non-greasy, then this indicates that in front of you, most likely, a very young animal. The presence of a coarse, oily, dull coat with possible bald patches indicates the old age of the dog.
Step 6
With proper care and nutrition, puppies gain weight quickly. Thus, if the muscle mass of the dog exceeds the average level, then this indicates its youth. Considering this fact, one must bear in mind in what condition the dog was taken. At times, temporary exhaustion can be misleading and affect the correctness of age determination. If we take into account all the parameters in aggregate, then it is quite difficult to make a mistake in establishing the age of the puppy.
Step 7
A good solution for determining the age of an animal may be to go to a veterinary clinic. Having carefully examined the animal, experts will be able to more accurately determine its age, giving valuable advice on the care and maintenance of the puppy.
