Domestic Shorthair age in human years
The Domestic Shorthair typically weighs 8–15 lb and lives 12–18 years. Like all cats, a Domestic Shorthair is about 15 in human years at age one and 24 at two, then ages about four human years per year, so a 5-year-old Domestic Shorthair is about 36.
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Domestic Shorthair facts
- Weight
- 8–15 lb
- Life expectancy
- 12–18 years
- Senior from
- About 10 years old
Domestic Shorthair age in human years
| Cat age | Human years | Life stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 15 | Young adult |
| 2 years | 24 | Young adult |
| 3 years | 28 | Young adult |
| 4 years | 32 | Young adult |
| 5 years | 36 | Young adult |
| 6 years | 40 | Young adult |
| 7 years | 44 | Mature adult |
| 8 years | 48 | Mature adult |
| 9 years | 52 | Mature adult |
| 10 years | 56 | Senior |
| 11 years | 60 | Senior |
| 12 years | 64 | Senior |
| 13 years | 68 | Senior |
| 14 years | 72 | Senior |
| 15 years | 76 | Senior |
| 16 years | 80 | Senior |
| 17 years | 84 | Senior |
| 18 years | 88 | Senior |
| 19 years | 92 | Senior |
| 20 years | 96 | Senior |
The default is the size-based vet chart. See how pet age is calculated.
Domestic Shorthair age by year
- 1-year-old Domestic Shorthair
- 2-year-old Domestic Shorthair
- 3-year-old Domestic Shorthair
- 4-year-old Domestic Shorthair
- 5-year-old Domestic Shorthair
- 6-year-old Domestic Shorthair
- 7-year-old Domestic Shorthair
- 8-year-old Domestic Shorthair
- 9-year-old Domestic Shorthair
- 10-year-old Domestic Shorthair
- 11-year-old Domestic Shorthair
- 12-year-old Domestic Shorthair
- 13-year-old Domestic Shorthair
- 14-year-old Domestic Shorthair
- 15-year-old Domestic Shorthair
- 16-year-old Domestic Shorthair
- 17-year-old Domestic Shorthair
- 18-year-old Domestic Shorthair
- 19-year-old Domestic Shorthair
- 20-year-old Domestic Shorthair
- 21-year-old Domestic Shorthair
- 22-year-old Domestic Shorthair
- 23-year-old Domestic Shorthair
- 24-year-old Domestic Shorthair
- 25-year-old Domestic Shorthair
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FAQ
How old is a Domestic Shorthair in human years?
The Domestic Shorthair typically weighs 8–15 lb and lives 12–18 years. Like all cats, a Domestic Shorthair is about 15 in human years at age one and 24 at two, then ages about four human years per year, so a 5-year-old Domestic Shorthair is about 36.
How old is a 3-year-old Domestic Shorthair in human years?
About 28, using the vet chart for cats. A 10-year-old Domestic Shorthair is about 56.
What is the life expectancy of a Domestic Shorthair?
Most live 12–18 years.
When is a Domestic Shorthair considered a senior?
From about 10 years old, like all cats. That is about 56 in human years, and most Domestic Shorthair cats live 12–18 years.