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There is no conversion. They don't develop at the same rate as humans and they don't age at the same rate as humans. A 9 year old GSD isn't going to be acting like an old man, as a human would if they were near the end of their life cycle. They will still be prancing around until they die at 10. Hell, a police GSD retired at 8. That's near their death years (7-9). Most commonly they die in their sleep. Now, smaller dogs like the chihuahua will likely exhibit those old man signs. But not large breeds. This is why I say there's no equivalent. A 10 year old GSD is an old creature; a 10 year old Chihuahua is not.
There is no conversion. They don't develop at the same rate as humans and they don't age at the same
In the case of the dogs we know irl, smaller breeds age biologically slower than bigger breeds. So the typical "dog years to human years" calculation is a myth and a very stubborn oversimplification that doesn't take into account differences in breeds. That however doesn't stop even scientists to put biological ages of other species equivalent to human years old, just to put it in a relatable and familiar perspective (even though human biological age isn't fully understood yet as well).
Biological aging is super weird. Opposite to chronological age, which is just how many laps you have gone around the Sun, biological age is a biomarkers' "measure" of how old cells, tissues and organs act based on physiological evidence, although there is a burgeoning field of study based on epigenetic evidence. The APA defines it more exactly as the "measurement of the level of development, health, or deterioration of an individual in terms of functional norms for various body systems". Gerontology is the scientific study of the social, cultural, psychological, cognitive, and biological aspects of human aging and it just recently has started to incorporate this new evidence on biological age. Non-human gerontology is almost unheard of due to anthropocentric bias, but that hasn't stopped some biologists to discover some real weirdness in other species, which better frame our understanding of aging. Some species in their first 365 days of life biologically age and mature more than just a couple decades and then slow down their ageing, some stay in an immature state for most of their lives and have a very brief adult stage before dying. Some have lifespans so short a month is a whole lifetime, and some seemingly stop their ageing clock for years only for it to start ticking shortly before death. Biology be really strange and diverse in this topic although it seems to follow some patterns based on the chemistry of metabolism. As a general rule larger more massive animals live longer, yet some notable exceptions happen. Such is the case of dogs. If we ever find alien life, God knows whatever we will find in terms of their life cycle, and if they are intelligent enough to form a culture, what norms will they have around it.
As a final note, returning for the cases Grim mentions, a 10 years old GSD (typically medium to large breed) would have a human equivalent biological age of 60 to 66, while a 10 years old Chihuahua (typically a small breed) would be 56. Calc based on a table found in this article (btw, a very good read on the science of our best friends' aging) by the AKC: https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-calcula...
In the case of the dogs we know irl, smaller breeds age biologically slower than bigger breeds. So t
If this is the same dumbass that said Moxy is 15, then fuck off. People at 60-65 don't still have the physical capability of a 25-35 year old person; GSD do at 10. If you're going to speak about age, know how animals fucking work. Stop using the bullshit age calculator. It doesn't take any consideration into the individual breed's physical characteristics as it ages. The age doesn't fucking matter anyways because age in human years is more important for mental maturity rather than physical maturity. A dog being "15 human years" doesn't mean shit in anything but the age of their cells (even then, calculators don't factor for breed). No, she's not mentally fuckin 15 years old.
If this is the same dumbass that said Moxy is 15, then fuck off. People at 60-65 don't still have t
Answering to your paranoia, no, I'm not that dumbass. She is not "15" because MOXY IS A FUCKING CARTOON, NOT A REAL DOG, SHE DOESN'T EXIST! HAPPY? Idiot...
Seriously. Do you even fucking read? Do you just smash the keyboard in rage blindly everyday upon reading just the first word that makes you see red? I agreed that nothing in your comic can be made equivalent, just because you, the author, don't want to explain things and you just want to draw/write damaged characters because you find them entertaining, but don't wanna be called out or take responsibility of what you draw and write so FINE! I just tried to discern what kind of rules this stupid story is following by looking scientifically and neutrally at what might be going on, but if you wanna keep your stupid art meaningless, FINE! Keep making your stupid story meaningless. I don't fucking care now.
Jesus! You are such an asshole, or mentally ill, or both. If you want to upstage PurpleKecleon as a bigger asshole, congrats, you are going the right direction.
Also, it really looks like you have never interacted with a dog in their senior years. Most 10 year old GSD have hip problems, failing teeth, incontinence, tumours, but act just as always because they don't fucking care, or most likely don't fucking know they are old. We are the only ones conscious of our age and certain death. Certainly a more healthy mindset from which we could learn a lot.
*Answering to your paranoia, no, I'm not that dumbass. She is not "15" because MOXY IS A FUCKING CAR
Well, now I know you're a liar because you ARE that dumbass that said that shit on another website. You have the same username. Dumbass. Most GSDs don't have hip problems if they're working line dogs. It's the shit show dog lines that do. Failing teeth is due to improper tooth care from the owner. Feeding them raw bones/meat results in good teeth. GSDs are genetically predisposed to leaky bladders at any age, not just old age. ALL dog breeds get tumors at any age. GSDs aren't even in the top twenty breeds of dogs that are more predisposed to cancerous growths even at older ages. People who have failing bodies aren't able to run and jump and be like a 10 year old german shepherd, so your logic is wrong. Your argument of she's not 15 because she doesn't exist is fucking stupid. Honestly go fuck yourself, pedophile.
Well, now I know you're a liar because you ARE that dumbass that said that shit on another website.
That's true. Plus, the old one dog year is equivalent to seven human years is also incorrect. A one-year-old dog is full-grown, i.e. 15 - 18 y.o. but a two-year-old is about 25 in human years. In other words, after reaching adulthood around 1 year old, the aging process for dogs (and cats) slows down significantly.
That's true. Plus, the old one dog year is equivalent to seven human years is also incorrect. A on
A one year old dog can't be considered 15-18 because different breeds have different life expectancies. I keep repeating this but apparently people keep fucking missing it. The aging doesn't slow down for a dog when they get older. It speeds up in terms of cell aging. The dog isn't "25" at two years old. IDK where you're getting this info but it contradicts what I posted earlier and is wrong. Dogs do not have a conversion to human ages, but especially not the creatures in this comic.
A one year old dog can't be considered 15-18 because different breeds have different life expectanci
It's a myth. Some vets think it's cute and anthropomorphize dogs and pet owners like treating dogs like they're human babies. In reality, it's just not true... (There are some vets that also think feeding your dog raw is the worst thing in the world... lol).
It's a myth. Some vets think it's cute and anthropomorphize dogs and pet owners like treating dogs l
Oh I was just messing with you Yeah, he's definitely got those soulless eyes when compared to her's- And the cops in these comics have like a 50/50 chance of being absurdly corrupt- But I'd like to be optimistic
Oh I was just messing with you Yeah, he's definitely got those soulless eyes when compared to her's-
