A 12-year-old dog is about
64–93
in human years, depending on size
Slower, stiffer, and more prone to health changes. Many vets suggest check-ups twice a year at this stage.
A 12-year-old dog is about 64 to 93 in human years. A small dog comes out at 64 and a giant dog at 93. If you're not sure which size your dog counts as, medium (21 to 50 lb or 10 to 23 kg) is a fair middle guide, at 69.
Bigger dogs age faster after the first two years, which is why the numbers spread out as dogs get older. The life stage shown above is for a medium dog.
Dog size
A 12-year-old dog is about 64 to 93 in human years. A small dog comes out at 64 and a giant dog at 93.
Generally, yes. Larger dogs tend to age faster and have shorter lives, which is why the chart gives bigger dogs a higher human age at the same calendar age.
Go by adult weight: small is up to 20 lb (9 kg), medium is 21 to 50 lb (10 to 23 kg), large is 51 to 90 lb (23 to 41 kg), and giant is over 90 lb (41 kg).
See the full dog years to human years chart, or compare with a 12-year-old cat.