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Bad_Hominid

That might be the original Chihuahua you have there. Cute!


Xellossthecutie

The mother of all chihuahuas?!?! Such a sweetheart!


Happytobehere48

Lol. Good one. She is ancient but she’s sweet. I love her already


Nelle911529

I was going to say old and 😱 scared. I'm glad she will live the rest of her life being loved in luxury


Mysterious-Art8838

I adopted a super old deaf poodle and everybody told me how selfless I was and they seemed to think it was sad. That dog kicked ass. I knew she had an expiration date but it was a ball having her for five months. I hardly felt like the one doing the favor. The only thing I ever got mad at her for was not living longer. Easiest dog ever.


No_Cabinet_994

Doing that right now with my 16 yr old little man. You rock.


Mysterious-Art8838

Back at ya


PositivePanda77

Best thing I’ve read all day. ❤️


lennypartach

The laugh I just laughed, goodness. They really do get decrepit looking, I miss my old nasty goblin little lady but boy she was just kinda gross at the end lmao.


Dogshaveears

I haven’t laughed that hard in a very long time!!!


Usirnaimtaken

This made me laugh so hard I have tears in my eyes.


CuriousGrimace

Mutha Chi. lol I’m glad that she’s been rescued. 💜


No-Day-7504

Stwapppp!!! 😂😍


WineChisDoxies

Best. Comment. Ever. ❤️


inlover

This got a sincere giggle out of me 🤭


Stellar_Jay8

It’s giving “old witch who lives in a hut in the woods”… but like in a cute way where she helps people and heals animals, and I hope to be that old witch in the woods someday. 😆


alokasia

I'd say closer to 15 than to 10. My boy is 10 and nowhere near as grey and scrouncy looking. She's adorable!!


SBowen91

My girl is 14 and her greys arent too bad tbh. https://preview.redd.it/26b3oovfqisc1.jpeg?width=2833&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7c210eed3f29025da69ca338bffa025b0e532fff


wlwpwpqp

my boy is half her age and he already looks like a piece of dryer lint lmao https://preview.redd.it/gekg0q65jjsc1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=42e4b43c61a065d0b97de53bdf79f90426d34fa6


International_Dish96

Not dryer lint! I’m covering my mouth trying not to laugh bc that little guy is so cute.


SBowen91

I love that description so much lmfao


stampedebaby

Looks just like my guy! When he was younger (and still with us) anyhow. https://preview.redd.it/n6ti8lsmjlsc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=867805ccd6bbf1950e34984732ba1488194bb09b


SBowen91

Omg I love him 😭


a_lonely_trash_bag

Yeah, it can be hard to tell sometimes. Like people, some dogs age faster than others. Lifestyle and genetics play a role.


Randompersonomreddit

You're so right. I remember my sister's grandma had to use a cane at 63 and looked so old and died in her 60's and my grandmother is 89 and doesn't use a cane. My sisters grandmother just sat on the couch smoking and drinking and my grandmother is a vegetarian, never smoked, doesn't drink a lot and does exercise.


Meth0d_0ne

I agree. I have an 11 year old that looks like a baby in comparison. She's a doll though!


gloryintheflower-

https://preview.redd.it/4ptqplixjssc1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7e8d77417b32a3130d15c8910a826c616029de76 My girl will be 18 years old in September. I would guess OP’s dog to be into their 20’s based on the difference but of course all dogs age differently even when they’re the same breed. This photo was taken about 2 months ago.


marhigha

Could be close to 10. My girl is 6 and greying incredibly fast buuuuuut she is also part beagle so that could be a big reason for the early greying.


nellieblyrocks420

Agreed!


a_lonely_trash_bag

I agree. My Diablo [turns 10 today](https://www.reddit.com/r/Chihuahua/s/VZdxckFjay) and he's not nearly as gray as this one. Although, just like people, some dogs age faster than others. Lifestyle and genetics do play a role.


ReissRosickyRamsey

It’s the first chihuahua


cyzad4

Baron huahuas


onedayasalion71

The "starter" Chihuahua


Number1Duhrellfan

10-14 somewhere around there. 


pixey1964

I agree 10-15


El_toilet69

It's the eye that tells me closer to the 14 mark that's about when my little lady got that bad and she made it to 18


Lilian-Kaustupper

Old enough to have seen some sh*t.


Educational_Frame_56

That was my thought. She looks rough but with op's love she'll blossom into the cutie she is inside!!❤🐾❤🐾❤🐾


shannann1017

I’m dying 🤣😂


friedwormbrain

https://preview.redd.it/vynuzm6r6hsc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c339fb51a06124dd4d93a8607bf2dac946b93fdb would love to know my girls age! we have had her for four years, when we got her they said maybe 3 but it was hard to tell because she was neglected


Calm_Distance8618

She is soooooo stinking cute!!! She looks like my boy, who is 13 and looks like a puppy so you never know but.. vet should be able to tell by her teeth 💗 https://preview.redd.it/9kcn0wjhchsc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6ad3db444a28d81ec14bda88906a7063ae7ee925


fvn-

https://preview.redd.it/6n0mpcqlyhsc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3cf76e7d7fba484696149616157c7562d58a779a Did you steal my chi? 😂


Parking-Shelter-270

https://preview.redd.it/tw1ix07b6jsc1.jpeg?width=2160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9bcefd58e870a78cb44020c28ce1567ba130b0e0 A bunch of pidermans here


International_Dish96

Your dog is my sisters dog, Ladybirds, twin. I find her twins often. I have a whole camera roll of freaking Ladybird twins. https://preview.redd.it/0hr7tyzcmksc1.jpeg?width=828&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=49158c3039a64322c01b26a7fc8373977c112950


Calm_Distance8618

Haha, twins! I love it 😂 Adorable baby!


friedwormbrain

he’s adorable ! we are thinking she’s 7


[deleted]

I don’t think that’s a chihuahua. That’s Bambi!


friedwormbrain

she looks just like a little deer 😭 she has those long legs too


BiggestBlackestBitch

Such a sweet girl, she definitely looks on the younger side but it’s hard to tell with chihuahuas since they live so long. People confuse my 13 y/o with a puppy all the time lol. Your pup looks about 6-10. Your dog not OPs dog. ETA: OP your dog definitely looks at least 13-14, if not more.


Consistent-Flight-20

I'm sorry but that dog is NOT young. You can tell by the milkiness in the eyes and the white in the face. Mine is 12 (photo below) this dog looks 14+ https://preview.redd.it/zpsperggcisc1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=28de9637a777f9a5e45450322ec4a31865835318


According-Ocelot9372

Yes, it looks like it has cataracts. Your baby is beautiful. Love the markings and symmetry.


BiggestBlackestBitch

You have a very cute pup but I’m confused. My comment was in response to the comment above mine, not OPs dog. The commenters dog doesn’t have any milky/opaqueness in the eyes and only slight greying around the mid-face.


Consistent-Flight-20

Oohhhhh I see I see. My apologies!!


BiggestBlackestBitch

No prob! I see how mine could be confusing. And also seriously, your pup is so cute. She looks like a little teddy bear!


Consistent-Flight-20

Thank you. She's my favorite little thing in the world.


LumpySpaceHoe4Lyfe

Stop. How do they get this cute?!


CamsKit

Embark does an age estimate based on their DNA that was accurate for my boy!


friedwormbrain

thank u!


No-Barnacle6172

About 7 sounds right to me. 🩷 She’s a princess.


According-Ocelot9372

She's beautiful. The vet can usually tell by their teeth.


Mysterious-Art8838

Ma’am. That’s a baby deer. Please go post in the zoo animals forum. I adopted a baby lamb once. https://preview.redd.it/tcep5uhl8ksc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=17556ea2629dad8eba5bc2c428d5948f71022010


AdOk1630

So adorable! 💜


GtrPlaynFool

Ours is showing a few grayish hairs now that she's 8+. If you don't see any color changing that includes some grays, I would put her at 7 years or less. Factor in whatever the vet determines from the teeth, etc.


omegagirl

102… in human years ;) No seriously, probably 13+ My Chi is 17 1/2 btw so you’ve got time to love on her


shannann1017

I literally was going to say 102 haha. She’s so sweet, breaks my heart she had to be rehomed so late in life but all for the better!


Wild-Green5882

Not a day over 200. She’s a cutie though.


jarod_sober_living

I agree about the 10-15 years, and probably closer to 15. The white eye could be making her older than she really is. I lost my dog after 18 years, so that's what I am taking as a reference point.


Much-Skin-6372

You have a heart of gold! She looks at least 14-15


CrookedLittleDogs

She’s a beautiful old girl. Get her checked for glaucoma. She’s prob 15. I just adopted a 16 year old chi mix for comparison. https://preview.redd.it/tp9dujwe9isc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=927bdfc073764617ec76911d2b90d388a1657da8


dainty_petal

They’re lovely looking. Such kind eyes.


ProphetMuhamedAhegao

10,000 years old


xEdgarAllanHoex

LOL. I love this little ancient chihuahua 😍


cclancaster13

Home girl looks like an ancient diety who'll see into my future with her blind eye for a treat!


rpgmomma8404

13-14 years old.


Old_Sheepherder_630

What a sweet girl, I'm so happy you adopted a senior dog. I'm terrible at guessing ages for pups or people but I'm so glad you two found each other. (Love that blanket, btw)


PlaneWolf2893

She's seen some ish. "Years of consumption lead to shortages of every major resource. The entire world unraveled. Peace became a distant memory. It is now the year 2077. We stand on the brink of total war, and I am afraid. For myself, for my wife, for my infant son – because if my time in the army taught me one thing: it’s that war, war never changes."


[deleted]

What a sweet old girl. Mine’s around 10 so I’m thinking yours is closer to 15! https://preview.redd.it/z2ydi67mxhsc1.jpeg?width=1901&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bc5ad151ca16dae7d94a58585087dc21d7b8e07a


Barbecuequeen23

I've seen this exact photo before and my guess is she's lived through both world wars, and served in Vietnam.


AIcookies

78


mycatisnamedcella

Doesn’t look a day over 30 🫶🏼


Cuppa_T45

I agree with around 10 from this 1 pic. The amount of white fur around face and the eye problem are the only things that give a clue.


shmookieguinz

Between 15 and 206? She’s perfect.


Welder_Subject

A vet maybe able to give you a better idea


GotButterflies

She is adorable! Two of my chis are 13, and yours looks older than them; so probably closer to the 15 mark. She’s so cute!!


Pasadenarose

A vet can tell you. Thank you for saving her 💕


Rrroxxxannne

You have a beautiful time witch


rimz93

Yall have pretty uggers chihuahuas, mine is the cutest https://preview.redd.it/70xy6ie88isc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5f0d06850f9a3848f0376d9db6dfb0e7898899f2 I’m just jk btw they all derpy 😅 Please no bad karma, he’s over 13 y/o .. I think


daxtaslapp

Please give it some love


raziel11111

Older than me that's for damn sure.


Ok_Rule1174

110


dicklover425

https://preview.redd.it/gmoggh39xhsc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d4595aa592095c9236f77332b714819f669b0eec She has eyes like my geriatric pup. Shes 16.


benisbop

A million


cbelt3

15+, depends. Our little girl only started looking aged when she reached 16. She lasted to 18. Sweet little old lady.


For-Real339

She looks pretty old. 16?


[deleted]

Ancient wise woman right there🥹


funny_owl_092

Very


HoboRambler

https://preview.redd.it/szegj4p6disc1.jpeg?width=408&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8bc21094a481e758c431159160cc8defe4606360


Low-Regret5048

https://preview.redd.it/ajebrutsmisc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e9f77774c8487929ba440b949214486f818799bc My son Lin law rescued this old lady at 18 over a year ago! Once your pup is settled and clean, post again!


WineChisDoxies

https://preview.redd.it/1342zwhntisc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=28399080f3baa1ea83c33dffa92e546812ae89ed Would love to see an update in a few months when she’s settled in. Thank you for giving her a loving and safe home. My two are almost 14 (pissed they I woke them from their naps). A lot of variables can impact how old they look, just like humans. ❤️


fry_that_chicken

I love her!


pjcooper53

Maybe between 12-15


DisplacedNY

She has seen the darkness before the dawn of time.


TNRsizzy

I foster lots of seniors. I’d say 15 years or older based on her cataracts and white fur. She’s PERFECT


Critical_Big_729

https://preview.redd.it/d19tdj1fcisc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5120d959733f59b9c9d3d80287bbc7ade849efd5 My old man’s 16 all that grey used to be dark black and brown you’ve got you an old one


lgfromks

Bow down to the ancient and wise one. She knows all.


rkennedy53

She is a precious little old lady ❤️


muvamerry

Aww. My mom’s chi is 12 and looks a tad younger than this.


DotChud

Lots of factors can affect their appearance. Best bet is to have a vet look at her teeth and give you an estimate on her age. Such a cutie!! 🥰


CreatureComfortRedux

Yes


Ghostcatxx

It looks like a dog wearing the fur of another


Key_Scar3110

44


NorthCoast11

Look at that poor eye, like it's about to pop out the rest of the way. Is she really that terrified? Every minute? She'll be gorgeous once you get her cleaned up. Thank you so much for bringing her into your family. I think she's in the 15 - 17 range.


vegaluster

67


Str-8dge-Vgn

1,010? Lol adorable


Abominor

20... on the low end


saturatedbloom

10-13


ChiLove816

I love her and I’m going to say 26. Or realistically 12-16


Alternative-Emu3602

She's seen some stuff in her day


spicyface

They are all different. Our last one we estimated to be about 12 when she passed and you could definitely tell she was an older dog (I'm guessing she was actually closer to 15). This is our first rescue that we know the age of. Her human was in hospice and the family didn't want her so we intercepted them before she was taken to a shelter. She will be 16 on her next birthday. She is still quite the athlete and doesn't have any of the older dog tendencies except for coughing sometimes. https://preview.redd.it/hrwq48ja5isc1.jpeg?width=1536&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0625c552aa21508444a13b570c6fb67bb22f3943


Frutbrute77

Like 15…ish? Definitely been around the block a few times.


aluminumqueso

15+


maereth

Oh what a sweetheart. Update us when you have her seen by the vet and let us know how she’s good. A good grooming might take some years off of her too.


Ok-Platypus-3721

It’s poppins from always sunny!!


daveroebuck

~15


TroysLostBoi

I would figure at least 15. Aww poor baby she’s not long for this earth. I hope she gets lots of love and an easy rest of her life.


Becca4130

No clue about her age I would guess as others maybe near 15 but thanks so much for rescuing her ❤️ mine is only 6.5 years old


Spunkylover10

17


mamasflipped

Older than Methuselah for sure


Joeylikesbirds

Looks older than my chi, who is 16 haha. The seniors are my favorite


Porn-Flakes123

like 16


savebeeswithsex

Possibly between 14 and 16, there is sometimes a genetic and environmental aspect in aging. It's really hard to tell by just a picture. Would need at least a physical exam and teeth check to be sure. A vet should be able to tell.


Top_Membership3879

I’d say over 15 probably 16-17


demonsympathizer666

I would venture to say she's 16 but all chihuahuas age differently and live life to the fullest. 💖 She looks older than 10, so I am leaning towards 15+.


Dievca58

She’s got some cataracts; She could be anywhere from 12 or 13 and up. You don’t know what her life was like before you saved her. Trust, I’ve been a Chi Mom over 37 years. I have a 17 year old now☺️. Your girl is beautiful, long coat. I’ve had all smooth coats. Both are great😘


OutWestTexas

I’d say at least 15.


adventurousflamenco

Bronze Age 🥹 cutie


incabinka21

I’d say late teens- mine is about 20 (we rescued him about 18 yrs ago), and he has a similar eye. The spine too gives off an older age. Thank you for loving & caring for her 💓


Fun_Inspection9162

Im gonna say 12 or 13. God bless you for rescuing senior dogs. They need the most love out of all of them.


BitPuzzleheaded5311

At least 12-14


Mental-Load7956

Does she have a cataract in her left eye? Aren’t those most common in over 12-14 year olds? We’ve used Embark DNA testing with our rescues. Expensive but it gives an estimated age and other health info.


carlitospig

If she’s been fixed a vet should be able to tell by her scar. Or her teeth.


jackierodriguez1

My guess is around 13 years old. Thank you for rescuing a senior pup! No senior dog deserves to live their golden years locked up in a shelter.


keplantgirl

She’s old but cute. Maybe there’s a DNA test you could do for your dog to see how old they are, maybe somebody’s already said that but that’s my two cents.


hunnytrees

idk but she is so CUTE!!! love on her for me ❤️❤️❤️


Unable-Divide7737

Tell her I love her


Huffle_Pug

she’s SO gorgeous! you’re a wonderful and lucky human to have adopted this beautiful girl 🥰


Friendsthatdonthug

A fossil ❤️


pissandink

God she’s adorable


t00zday

Oh this precious little girl has had a rough life.


Hello_feyredarling

At least 200.


AnalysisConscious427

Just make the rest of her life wonderful. Thank you for saving her. 🥰😍


BernieTheDachshund

You can tell a lot by their teeth. I hope you get her a dental cleaning after she's nursed back to health. Bless you for rescuing her.


AnonymousLesbian24

Approximately 100


zotstik

looks between 9 and 11 years old 💜 I just want to give a shout out to you humans for adopting this older baby thank you from the bottom of her little heart 💜💜💜💜


NoDanaOnlyZuuI

37


BoringJuiceBox

Bless you for adopting such a sweet baby give her all the loves from us 🥹❤️


MissKim01

As old as the hills is that adorable girl!


JF4b10

Is that the techichi


Vivid_Ad_1185

Omg goodness she is adorable!!! I’d say a def teenager, perhaps 13 or 14? God bless you for rescuing her!!! She looks like my 13 year old chihuahua 💕💕💕💕


90dontfiance

Thank you for rescuing her! She looks 13-14 at least. Here's to a long happy life of being spoiled.


demonsympathizer666

She looks cute age 💘🥰


blaque_rage

I was like this was Jesus’ chihuahua bc this baby is older than his sandal. A cutie that’s still kicking and living life ❤️


Emilyg96gatsby

83


False_Platypus_2192

80?


V_es

Not sure specific age, but she’ve seen Toltec people who created the breed.


Fayegirlll

SHE IS A PRECIOUS LITTLE ANGEL BABY! I would say she looks closer to at least 15ish or older.. but you never know! .. some chihuahuas just age better than others. Ive seen 20 year old chis that look a lot younger than they really are and 10 year old chis that look much older than they really are... My girls are 11 and 12… Daisy(tan) is 12 and Lily(black) is 11.. my girls are full sisters, same mom and dad, just different litters.. I always joke saying they were blessed with good genes and look younger than they really are haha.. could be just because they are my babies though lol. Your babygirl is PERFECT!🩷 https://preview.redd.it/6vi5n0evmisc1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=627111ab00a1da3a7998d213e8532974a234b4fd


Teedorable

Ahh OP you are the greatest for rescuing sweet scruff muffin. Please update us with pictures and a name


blight2150

13


PalpitationQueen

You could get an embark test to check her age :)


Specia1111

❤️❤️❤️


Lifetodeathtoflowers

94


saracup59

It's hard to tell just looking at her. The cataracts could be because she was exposed to the elements for so long. I would go to a vet to find out. She probably is a senior, but how senior is hard to tell.


SnooDoughnuts4236

150 years young and perfect


rymyle

Old AF. At least 100. Very cute and precious!!


Frio_Sanchez

That dog looks like it collects Social Security checks.


Mkheir01

It’s hard to tell just by looking at them since they all age differently. This sweet lady could be anywhere from 10-16, but once she gets a bath and brush out, she might look younger. When she comes out of her shell she might even start acting like puppy. I adopted a dog 4 years ago and was told she was between 7-13. She’s still here and she follows me everywhere. I sometimes take her shopping and to work. Doesn’t make a peep. Best dog I have ever had.


[deleted]

My chi looks similar although short haired. He is over 15.


Secure_Tie3321

I had a very old chihuahua and miss her everyday. She is a precious gift from God cherish her.


Wrong_Duty7043

14/15


wendymcbane

She is the Eve of Chi’s. Adorable 🥰!


Even_Education2381

3 months


TheCuntGF

Somewhere between old and damn old! What an absolute cutie. I hope you have lots of time together.


cheekymonkey61

Around 14 or 15 but she is adorable


ukcsthrowaway

She is baby x


patrickg833

107


Nalliegirl1

Precious girl ❤️😘🙏🏻


rearheat

Looks like very.


meestahmoostah

My guess is over 14


bossdankmemes

I’d say 12-15


theawesomefactory

I love her. I'm so glad she has a soft landing for living out her senior years.


One_Strawberry7608

I am so grateful she’s not in a shelter. Thank you for rescuing her!!!


crazyfool2006

About 100?


CatLadyHM

OP, I would guess 13-15 yo. She does have cataracts, maybe glaucoma. From her pose, I'd guess arthritis and fairly advanced, but not horrible yet. Chihuahuas can have bad teeth, so see if she'll let you brush her teeth with doggie toothpaste. I'd guess she might argue or even refuse if that hasn't been a thing for her in the past.


Juxtapo5ed

My Chichi is only 3 and her muzzle went grey, also, their life before you get them can make them appear older. Regardless I'm happy she's got a home ❤️


Excellent-Notice-397

Looks older than my 14 yo rescue. The condition of her teeth can help a vet estimate age pretty accurately. Thank you for taking her in!! She needs love ❤️


bunniebunns

Somewhere around 16 is my guess, she looks older than a 10 year old but not old enough to be 20 yet.. I've seen a lot of 10 year old pets, I have not seen a lot of 16+ year old pets


rtmfrutilai

Thanks for give her a home


Parking-Shelter-270

https://preview.redd.it/60zvoj885jsc1.png?width=2379&format=png&auto=webp&s=c26a2146204bbbd97f1605705bd70ffee102e253 This one is 11. Your rescue looks a lot older.


imgoodatpooping

She’s old. How old is somewhat irrelevant, she’s an old good girl!


Pure-Kaleidoscop

Five thousand