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Golden Retriever age in human years

Golden Retriever is a large-sized dog breed that is beloved by many for its friendly, loyal character and intelligence. It's a great family pet and excels in obedience. But keep in mind they are heavy shedders.

Golden Retrievers have a lifespan that ranges from 10 to 12 years. Their average lifespan is 11 years, which is shorter than how long dogs live on average. Golden Retrievers are a generally healthy breed, and thus have a better chance of living a longer life. They need regular exercise, veterinary check-ups and vaccinations, and proper grooming.

As a Golden Retriever owner, you may wonder how old your dog is in human years. To determine this, you'll first need to know your Golden Retriever's age in dog years. Then use the estimates to convert it to human years:

a 1-year-old Golden Retriever's 15 in human years;
the second year adds 9 more years to the human age;
years 3 through 5 add 4 more years each;
a 6-year-old Golden Retriever becomes 45 in human years;
each subsequent year equals 5-6 years in human equivalent.

Here’s a table you can use to find a Golden Retriever age equivalent in human years:

Golden Retriever age	Human age
1 year	15 years
2 years	24 years
3 years	28 years
4 years	32 years
5 years	36 years
6 years	45 years
7 years	50 years
8 years	55 years
9 years	61 years
10 years	66 years
11 years	72 years
12 years	77 years
13 years	83 years
14 years	88 years
15 years	94 years
16 years	99 years
17 years	105 years
18 years	110 years
19 years	116 years
20 years	121 years

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Some interesting facts:

Golden Retrievers are regarded as fully developed adults after they reach the age of 1-1.5;
Golden Retrievers may exhibit puppy-like behaviour and playfulness for a longer time than some other breeds;
Golden Retrievers are regarded as seniors when they are between 7-8 years old.