A small dog is considered a senior when it hits about 11 years old, a medium-sized dog at 10, and a large dog around eight.
What can I expect from a 10 year old dog?
Your aging dog may have difficulty adjusting to the arrival of a new puppy. He could find a young whippersnapper's high energy and playful attacks irritating and react aggressively. Watch for signs of dementia in your dog. He may start to forget commands or other trained behavior he grasped when younger.
How far should a 10 year old dog walk?
Older dogs can be surprisingly active when it comes to walks. Susan Rosenau's dogs, a 10-year-old Boston terrier and a 10-year-old French bulldog, get four walks daily, two for 20 minutes and two that are shorter. Jenn Stollery's cavalier King Charles spaniels walk 1 to 4 miles daily.
How old is a 10 year old dog in human?
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