How can I tell how old my dog is?

I got a free rottweiler 2 year sago and they said tehy didn't know his age...





I dont want to go to the vet and see how old he is I just really want to know.. he looks really old though he has gray hairs on his chin...

How can I tell how old my dog is?
sometimes a dogs teeth can tell their age
Reply:Well, when I first got him I would have taken him to the vet to make sure he was all checked out and up to date... He'll need vacinations, so when you take him in for that, ask for them to see about his age (teeth), they shouldn't charge extra. We've had 2 pugs that developed gray hairs on their muzzle at a young age (less than 2 years old), so that might not be a good judge. And I don't believe it's the law to have vaccinations every year in all states... I don't think our dogs even have annual vaccinations, I thought it was every few years. At any rate you should make sure he's up to date, and in good health. Though, I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and assume that you've had him to the vet at some point, but didn't worry about his age then.
Reply:You have had him for 2 years and he has never been to the Vet??


Dogs need vaccinations yearly, IT"S THE LAW! get him to the Vet and he will be able to tell his age by the condition of his teeth and overall health.
Reply:If you've had the dog two years and haven't taken him to the vet, shame on you! Take that dog to the vet for his check up and shots, and while you're there, ask them to estimate his age.
Reply:well when you take your dog to the vet for his annual check up(which is a good idea) ask them they wont charge extra but they will just look at his teeth


or post a picture and people will try to guess
Reply:awwwwwwwww' he sounds like a cutie though!


Look at his teeth to see if his teeth looks worn down and or if he has perdonial diease....his gums well look bloody or real sore and perhaps yellowish grey!


if so he really doe sneed to go the VET asap as this is serious and if hurts them!
Reply:My German Shepherd is only 2-3 years old and she has gray hairs on her chin.
Reply:hair color can't tell you how old your dog it, its probably more of the texture of the hair if anything. The vet usually sees how old your dog is by looking at their teeth.
Reply:talk to your vet about that ! hope that helps
Reply:I don't know, what my friend did was take the dog to


the Vet, they could tell by her teeth.