#dog-life-expectancy-calculator {
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}
Current Age: ${age.toFixed(1)} years
Life Stage: ${lifeStage}
Health Status: ${health.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + health.slice(1)}
Average Life Expectancy: ${breed.lifeExpectancy} years
Adjusted Life Expectancy: ${lifeExpectancy.toFixed(1)} years
Estimated Years Remaining: ${remainingYears.toFixed(1)} years
Dog Life Expectancy Calculator
Estimate your dog’s remaining years to plan for their care. Results are averages; consult a vet for health advice.
Average (No major issues)
Excellent (Neutered, ideal weight)
Poor (Obese or chronic illness)
Enter your dog’s breed, age, and health status, then click “Calculate”.
JavaScript is disabled. Please enable it to use the calculator.
(function() {
if (!document.getElementById(‘dog-life-expectancy-calculator’)) return;
const form = document.getElementById(‘calc-form’);
const breedInput = document.getElementById(‘breed-input’);
const breedValue = document.getElementById(‘breed-value’);
const autocompleteList = document.getElementById(‘autocomplete-list’);
const ageInput = document.getElementById(‘age’);
const healthStatus = document.getElementById(‘health-status’);
const resultDiv = document.getElementById(‘result’);
const breeds = [
{ name: ‘Affenpinscher’, lifeExpectancy: 14, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Afghan Hound’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Airedale Terrier’, lifeExpectancy: 11, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Akita’, lifeExpectancy: 10, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Alaskan Malamute’, lifeExpectancy: 11, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘American Bulldog’, lifeExpectancy: 10, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘American Eskimo Dog’, lifeExpectancy: 13, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘American Foxhound’, lifeExpectancy: 11, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘American Hairless Terrier’, lifeExpectancy: 14, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘American Staffordshire Terrier’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Anatolian Shepherd Dog’, lifeExpectancy: 11, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Appenzeller Sennenhund’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Australian Cattle Dog’, lifeExpectancy: 13, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Australian Shepherd’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Australian Terrier’, lifeExpectancy: 15, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Azawakh’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Barbet’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Basenji’, lifeExpectancy: 14, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Basset Hound’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Beagle’, lifeExpectancy: 13, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Bearded Collie’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Beauceron’, lifeExpectancy: 11, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Bedlington Terrier’, lifeExpectancy: 14, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Belgian Laekenois’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Belgian Malinois’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Belgian Sheepdog’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Belgian Tervuren’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Bergamasco Sheepdog’, lifeExpectancy: 13, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Berger Picard’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Bernese Mountain Dog’, lifeExpectancy: 8, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Bichon Frise’, lifeExpectancy: 14, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Black and Tan Coonhound’, lifeExpectancy: 10, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Black Russian Terrier’, lifeExpectancy: 10, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Bloodhound’, lifeExpectancy: 9, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Bluetick Coonhound’, lifeExpectancy: 11, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Boerboel’, lifeExpectancy: 9, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Border Collie’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Border Terrier’, lifeExpectancy: 14, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Borzoi’, lifeExpectancy: 9, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Boston Terrier’, lifeExpectancy: 13, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Bouvier des Flandres’, lifeExpectancy: 10, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Boxer’, lifeExpectancy: 10, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Boykin Spaniel’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Bracco Italiano’, lifeExpectancy: 11, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Briard’, lifeExpectancy: 11, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Brittany’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Brussels Griffon’, lifeExpectancy: 14, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Bull Terrier’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Bulldog’, lifeExpectancy: 8, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Bullmastiff’, lifeExpectancy: 8, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Cairn Terrier’, lifeExpectancy: 14, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Canaan Dog’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Cane Corso’, lifeExpectancy: 9, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Cardigan Welsh Corgi’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Cavalier King Charles Spaniel’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Cesky Terrier’, lifeExpectancy: 13, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Chesapeake Bay Retriever’, lifeExpectancy: 10, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Chihuahua’, lifeExpectancy: 16, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Chinese Crested’, lifeExpectancy: 14, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Chinese Shar-Pei’, lifeExpectancy: 9, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Chow Chow’, lifeExpectancy: 9, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Clumber Spaniel’, lifeExpectancy: 10, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Cocker Spaniel’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Collie’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Coton de Tulear’, lifeExpectancy: 15, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Curly-Coated Retriever’, lifeExpectancy: 10, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Dachshund’, lifeExpectancy: 15, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Dalmatian’, lifeExpectancy: 11, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Dandie Dinmont Terrier’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Danish-Swedish Farmdog’, lifeExpectancy: 14, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Doberman Pinscher’, lifeExpectancy: 10, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Dogue de Bordeaux’, lifeExpectancy: 6, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘English Cocker Spaniel’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘English Foxhound’, lifeExpectancy: 10, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘English Setter’, lifeExpectancy: 11, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘English Springer Spaniel’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Entlebucher Mountain Dog’, lifeExpectancy: 11, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Field Spaniel’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Finnish Lapphund’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Finnish Spitz’, lifeExpectancy: 13, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Flat-Coated Retriever’, lifeExpectancy: 10, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘French Bulldog’, lifeExpectancy: 10, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘German Pinscher’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘German Shepherd Dog’, lifeExpectancy: 10, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘German Shorthaired Pointer’, lifeExpectancy: 10, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘German Wirehaired Pointer’, lifeExpectancy: 10, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Giant Schnauzer’, lifeExpectancy: 10, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Glen of Imaal Terrier’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Golden Retriever’, lifeExpectancy: 11, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Gordon Setter’, lifeExpectancy: 11, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Great Dane’, lifeExpectancy: 7, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Great Pyrenees’, lifeExpectancy: 10, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Greater Swiss Mountain Dog’, lifeExpectancy: 8, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Greyhound’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Harrier’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Havanese’, lifeExpectancy: 14, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Ibizan Hound’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Icelandic Sheepdog’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Irish Red and White Setter’, lifeExpectancy: 11, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Irish Setter’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Irish Terrier’, lifeExpectancy: 13, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Irish Water Spaniel’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Irish Wolfhound’, lifeExpectancy: 7, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Italian Greyhound’, lifeExpectancy: 14, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Japanese Chin’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Keeshond’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Kerry Blue Terrier’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Komondor’, lifeExpectancy: 10, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Kuvasz’, lifeExpectancy: 10, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Labrador Retriever’, lifeExpectancy: 11, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Lagotto Romagnolo’, lifeExpectancy: 15, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Lakeland Terrier’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Lancashire Heeler’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Leonberger’, lifeExpectancy: 7, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Lhasa Apso’, lifeExpectancy: 14, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Lowchen’, lifeExpectancy: 15, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Maltese’, lifeExpectancy: 15, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Manchester Terrier’, lifeExpectancy: 15, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Mastiff’, lifeExpectancy: 7, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Miniature American Shepherd’, lifeExpectancy: 13, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Miniature Bull Terrier’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Miniature Pinscher’, lifeExpectancy: 14, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Miniature Schnauzer’, lifeExpectancy: 13, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Mixed/Other’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Mudi’, lifeExpectancy: 14, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Neapolitan Mastiff’, lifeExpectancy: 7, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Newfoundland’, lifeExpectancy: 9, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Norfolk Terrier’, lifeExpectancy: 14, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Norwegian Buhund’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Norwegian Elkhound’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Norwegian Lundehund’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Norwich Terrier’, lifeExpectancy: 14, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Old English Sheepdog’, lifeExpectancy: 11, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Otterhound’, lifeExpectancy: 10, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Papillon’, lifeExpectancy: 15, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Parson Russell Terrier’, lifeExpectancy: 14, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Pekingese’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Pembroke Welsh Corgi’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen’, lifeExpectancy: 14, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Pharaoh Hound’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Plott Hound’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Pointer’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Polish Lowland Sheepdog’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Pomeranian’, lifeExpectancy: 14, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Poodle’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Portuguese Podengo Pequeno’, lifeExpectancy: 15, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Portuguese Water Dog’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Pug’, lifeExpectancy: 13, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Puli’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Pumi’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Pyrenean Mastiff’, lifeExpectancy: 8, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Pyrenean Shepherd’, lifeExpectancy: 15, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Rat Terrier’, lifeExpectancy: 15, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Redbone Coonhound’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Rhodesian Ridgeback’, lifeExpectancy: 10, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Rottweiler’, lifeExpectancy: 9, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Russell Terrier’, lifeExpectancy: 14, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Saint Bernard’, lifeExpectancy: 8, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Saluki’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Samoyed’, lifeExpectancy: 11, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Schipperke’, lifeExpectancy: 14, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Scottish Deerhound’, lifeExpectancy: 8, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Scottish Terrier’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Sealyham Terrier’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Shetland Sheepdog’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Shiba Inu’, lifeExpectancy: 13, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Shih Tzu’, lifeExpectancy: 13, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Siberian Husky’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Silky Terrier’, lifeExpectancy: 14, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Skye Terrier’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Sloughi’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Smooth Fox Terrier’, lifeExpectancy: 14, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Spanish Water Dog’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Spinone Italiano’, lifeExpectancy: 10, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Staffordshire Bull Terrier’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Standard Schnauzer’, lifeExpectancy: 13, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Sussex Spaniel’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Swedish Vallhund’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Tibetan Mastiff’, lifeExpectancy: 10, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Tibetan Spaniel’, lifeExpectancy: 14, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Tibetan Terrier’, lifeExpectancy: 14, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Toy Fox Terrier’, lifeExpectancy: 14, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Treeing Walker Coonhound’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Vizsla’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Weimaraner’, lifeExpectancy: 10, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Welsh Springer Spaniel’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Welsh Terrier’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘West Highland White Terrier’, lifeExpectancy: 13, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Whippet’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Wire Fox Terrier’, lifeExpectancy: 14, size: ‘small’ },
{ name: ‘Wirehaired Pointing Griffon’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘large’ },
{ name: ‘Wirehaired Vizsla’, lifeExpectancy: 12, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Xoloitzcuintli’, lifeExpectancy: 14, size: ‘medium’ },
{ name: ‘Yorkshire Terrier’, lifeExpectancy: 15, size: ‘small’ }
];
function populateAutocomplete(query = ”) {
autocompleteList.innerHTML = ”;
const filteredBreeds = breeds.filter(b => b.name.toLowerCase().includes(query.toLowerCase()));
filteredBreeds.forEach(breed => {
const item = document.createElement(‘div’);
item.className = ‘autocomplete-item’;
item.textContent = breed.name;
item.setAttribute(‘role’, ‘option’);
item.addEventListener(‘click’, () => {
breedInput.value = breed.name;
breedValue.value = breed.name;
autocompleteList.innerHTML = ”;
});
autocompleteList.appendChild(item);
});
}
breedInput.addEventListener(‘input’, () => {
populateAutocomplete(breedInput.value);
});
breedInput.addEventListener(‘focus’, () => {
populateAutocomplete(breedInput.value);
});
document.addEventListener(‘click’, (e) => {
if (!breedInput.contains(e.target) && !autocompleteList.contains(e.target)) {
autocompleteList.innerHTML = ”;
}
});
function calculate() {
resultDiv.className = ”;
resultDiv.innerHTML = ”;
try {
const breedName = breedValue.value || breedInput.value;
const age = parseFloat(ageInput.value);
const health = healthStatus.value;
if (!breedName) {
throw new Error(‘Please select a breed.’);
}
if (isNaN(age) || age 20) {
throw new Error(‘Please enter a valid age between 0 and 20 years.’);
}
const breed = breeds.find(b => b.name.toLowerCase() === breedName.toLowerCase()) || breeds.find(b => b.name === ‘Mixed/Other’);
let lifeExpectancy = breed.lifeExpectancy;
// Adjust life expectancy based on health status
if (health === ‘excellent’) {
lifeExpectancy += 1; // Neutered, ideal weight adds ~1 year
} else if (health === ‘poor’) {
lifeExpectancy -= 2; // Obesity or illness reduces ~2 years
}
const remainingYears = Math.max(0, lifeExpectancy – age);
const lifeStage = age < 1 ? 'Puppy' : age < 7 ? 'Adult' : 'Senior';
// Longevity tips based on size and life stage
let tips;
if (breed.size === 'small') {
tips = [
'Small breeds often live longer; maintain dental health.',
'Provide a balanced diet to prevent obesity.',
'Regular vet checkups catch issues early.',
lifeStage === 'Senior' ? 'Monitor for arthritis or vision changes.' : 'Ensure daily exercise for energy.'
];
} else if (breed.size === 'medium') {
tips = [
'Medium breeds need consistent exercise to stay fit.',
'Watch weight to avoid joint strain.',
'Annual bloodwork helps detect health changes.',
lifeStage === 'Senior' ? 'Consider joint supplements.' : 'Mental stimulation keeps them sharp.'
];
} else {
tips = [
'Large breeds may age faster; prioritize joint care.',
'Feed high-quality food to support size.',
'Screen for heart or bone issues regularly.',
lifeStage === 'Senior' ? 'Reduce exercise intensity if needed.' : 'Strengthen muscles with walks.'
];
}
resultDiv.innerHTML = `
Breed: ${breed.name}Current Age: ${age.toFixed(1)} years
Life Stage: ${lifeStage}
Health Status: ${health.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + health.slice(1)}
Average Life Expectancy: ${breed.lifeExpectancy} years
Adjusted Life Expectancy: ${lifeExpectancy.toFixed(1)} years
Estimated Years Remaining: ${remainingYears.toFixed(1)} years
Longevity Tips:
`;
resultDiv.className = ‘success’;
document.getElementById(‘copy-btn’).addEventListener(‘click’, () => {
const text = `
Dog Life Expectancy Results
Breed: ${breed.name}
Current Age: ${age.toFixed(1)} years
Life Stage: ${lifeStage}
Health Status: ${health.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + health.slice(1)}
Average Life Expectancy: ${breed.lifeExpectancy} years
Adjusted Life Expectancy: ${lifeExpectancy.toFixed(1)} years
Estimated Years Remaining: ${remainingYears.toFixed(1)} years
Longevity Tips:
${tips.map(tip => `- ${tip}`).join(‘\n’)}
`.trim();
navigator.clipboard.writeText(text).then(() => {
alert(‘Results copied to clipboard!’);
});
});
} catch (error) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = `Error: ${error.message}`;
resultDiv.className = ‘error’;
}
}
function reset() {
form.reset();
breedInput.value = ”;
breedValue.value = ”;
autocompleteList.innerHTML = ”;
resultDiv.className = ”;
resultDiv.innerHTML = ‘Enter your dog’s breed, age, and health status, then click “Calculate”.’;
breedInput.focus();
}
document.getElementById(‘calculate-btn’).addEventListener(‘click’, calculate);
document.getElementById(‘reset-btn’).addEventListener(‘click’, reset);
form.addEventListener(‘keypress’, (e) => {
if (e.key === ‘Enter’ && e.target.tagName !== ‘BUTTON’) {
e.preventDefault();
calculate();
}
});
})();
-
${tips.map(tip => `
- ${tip} `).join(”)}