Dachshund age in human years
The Dachshund is a medium breed weighing 16–32 lb, with a typical life expectancy of 12–16 years. On the size-based vet chart, a 5-year-old Dachshund is about 36 in human years, and the breed is usually considered senior from around 10½ years old. It belongs to the Hound group.
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Dachshund facts
- Size
- Medium (21–50 lb)
- Weight
- 16–32 lb
- Life expectancy
- 12–16 years
- Senior from
- About 10½ years old
- Breed group
- Hound
Dachshund age in human years
| Dog age | Medium | Life stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 15 | Young adult |
| 2 years | 24 | Young adult |
| 3 years | 28 | Mature adult |
| 4 years | 32 | Mature adult |
| 5 years | 36 | Mature adult |
| 6 years | 42 | Mature adult |
| 7 years | 47 | Mature adult |
| 8 years | 51 | Mature adult |
| 9 years | 56 | Mature adult |
| 10 years | 60 | Mature adult |
| 11 years | 65 | Senior |
| 12 years | 69 | Senior |
| 13 years | 74 | Senior |
| 14 years | 78 | Senior |
| 15 years | 83 | Senior |
| 16 years | 87 | Senior |
| 17 years | 91 | Senior |
| 18 years | 95 | Senior |
The default is the size-based vet chart. See how pet age is calculated.
Dachshund age by year
- 1-year-old Dachshund
- 2-year-old Dachshund
- 3-year-old Dachshund
- 4-year-old Dachshund
- 5-year-old Dachshund
- 6-year-old Dachshund
- 7-year-old Dachshund
- 8-year-old Dachshund
- 9-year-old Dachshund
- 10-year-old Dachshund
- 11-year-old Dachshund
- 12-year-old Dachshund
- 13-year-old Dachshund
- 14-year-old Dachshund
- 15-year-old Dachshund
- 16-year-old Dachshund
- 17-year-old Dachshund
- 18-year-old Dachshund
- 19-year-old Dachshund
- 20-year-old Dachshund
Other medium dog breeds
FAQ
How old is a Dachshund in human years?
The Dachshund is a medium breed weighing 16–32 lb, with a typical life expectancy of 12–16 years. On the size-based vet chart, a 5-year-old Dachshund is about 36 in human years, and the breed is usually considered senior from around 10½ years old. It belongs to the Hound group.
How old is a 3-year-old Dachshund in human years?
About 28, using the vet chart for medium dogs. A 10-year-old Dachshund is about 60.
What is the life expectancy of a Dachshund?
Most live 12–16 years.
When is a Dachshund considered a senior?
From around 10½ years old, the last quarter of its expected lifespan. That is about 63 in human years.