What is the average heart rate range for an adult dog?

What is the average heart rate range for an adult dog?

• A. 40-80
• B. 70-150
• C. 100-180
• D. 60-160

Answer: (D)

When assessing an adult dog's heart rate, think about resting values and how they vary with size and activity. A typical resting heart rate is around 60–140 beats per minute, with smaller dogs often on the higher end (and can approach about 160 bpm when excited or stressed). The range 60–160 bpm best captures the broad reality across adult dogs of different sizes and temperaments, making it the most accurate choice among the options. The other ranges are either too narrow or miss common values seen in many adult dogs.

When assessing an adult dog's heart rate, think about resting values and how they vary with size and activity. A typical resting heart rate is around 60–140 beats per minute, with smaller dogs often on the higher end (and can approach about 160 bpm when excited or stressed). The range 60–160 bpm best captures the broad reality across adult dogs of different sizes and temperaments, making it the most accurate choice among the options. The other ranges are either too narrow or miss common values seen in many adult dogs.