When we bring a puppy to the house, it seems - this is forever. A plush ball will grow and will be near. Always always. But the dog age is short. Twelve, a maximum of fifteen years. Then they leave, taking with them part of our soul.
However, there are those owners whose dogs are long-livers. They were lucky to live side by side with a pet for a quarter century or more. The oldest dog - how old is she? In the article we will talk about the oldest dogs on the planet and about the long-lived breeds.
Record reached
The Australian Shepherd lived in the world. She was born in 1910. She helped herd sheep flocks. Never hurt anything. So the ten-year milestone is passed. The brothers and sisters had already died, and Kelpie was still living and living. Energetic, active, with a good appetite.
A year before his death, the dog stopped seeing. But he remained active until the last. November 14, 1939 was the last day for the dog. The dog lived in the world for 29 years 5 months. The dog’s name was Bluey. According to the Guinness Book of Records, the oldest dog in the world is this four-legged.
Did not hit the Book of Records
Another kelpie (Australian Shepherd) has become famous for its longevity. Her name was Maggie. She was born in 1986. Puppy purchased as a gift for the 4-year-old son of the owner. When Maggie died, his son turned 34 years old.
Until the last day, the shepherd was active. Age did not stop her from riding a tractor with her owner, driving around cats and chewing on candy. True, lately it has become tight. The teeth fell out slowly, and the two remaining ones didn’t work on cracking the candy.
The owner of Maggie, Mr. McLaren, said that he had lost documents for the dog. But claims that the puppy was purchased for his son.
The oldest dog died (unofficially) in April 2016.
Another old lady
And again - kelpie. Her name was Bella. She lived a happy dog life on a farm in the United States. How old was the oldest dog when she left this world? 29 years 7 months. Not every dog can boast such a lifespan.
Japanese grandmother
Another oldest dog in the world is a mestizo from Japan. Her name was Puske. Judging by the appearance, the dog had akita inu in the family. This little red fox was born in March 1985. All my life I lived in one family. In 2008, when Puske was 23 years old, the animal fell under the car.
Do you think the dog’s life ended on the highway? No matter how! Puske lived for another three years. She died in December 2011.
The life expectancy of one of the oldest dogs is 26 years 8 months. Puske is listed in the Guinness Book of Records.
Terrier nicknamed Max
This unclean dog lived for almost 30 years. Metis Terrier, he was born in August 1983. He lived in the USA, in the state of Louisiana. Always distinguished by good health. Only in old age began to lose sight, developed a cataract. Arthritis also increased. But this did not stop Max from living 29 years 9 months.
What is the secret of Max's longevity? His mistress, Janelle, says she never fed the dog off the table. Daily long walks, proper nutrition and education - that’s the whole secret. Max ate only dog food.
The record was recorded on May 15, 2013. Three days later, the long-lived mestizo "ran away to the dog rainbow."
Collie on the list
Bramble is one of the oldest dogs. In 2009, she turned 27 years old. The dog lived in the city of Somerset. What is the secret of a long life? The hostess claims that the whole thing is in the diet. Bramble is a vegetarian. And this collie loved to go to the pool. Once a week he would visit him with pleasure swimming. Despite his venerable age, the dog remained active until the last. "Walked" the mistress of the city for the longest distances.
It can be assumed that in the life of Bramble there were no stresses. This is not true. In 2007, the dog received a spinal injury. But even that did not stop her. Bramble continues his weekly pool trips. With the help of the hostess, of course.
A little bit about long-lived breeds
What is the oldest dog? Recall that this is a kelpie named Bluey. He lived for more than 29 years. He was listed in the Guinness Book of Records.
And now let's talk about those canine centenarians who were never listed in the Guinness Book of Records.
Yorkshire Terrier. One of the most popular breeds in the world. Life expectancy is 17-20 years. The oldest representative of the breed died in 2016. He was 25 years old.
Chihuahua. Another four-legged baby, characterized by a long lifespan. 15-20 years will delight the owner. According to information, the oldest representative of the breed died at the age of 20 years 9 months. The name of the dog is not known.
Pomeranian Spitz. This shaggy cloud is active and friendly. Spitz live an average of 13-15 years. The great-great-great-grandfather of Spitz lived a long dog life, not having lived four months before the 22nd anniversary.
Dachshund. Sausage on the legs, curious and stubborn. Nevertheless, earned the love of dog lovers of the world. Perhaps their life expectancy is from 14 to 17 years. The oldest member of the breed died at the age of 21. Her name was Chanel in honor of the legendary Coco Chanel.
Toy is a poodle. Cute and smart, they won the love of mankind. They live about 16 years. But there was one who broke records. His name was Seamus. And he lived for 20 years.
Beagle Active dogs, they have no place on the couch. These little hunters live for 12-15 years. Among the representatives of the breed was one dog, who lived to be 27 years old. His name was Butch. He died in 2003.
Pug. One of the oldest breeds. A dog is a "monkey" devoted to the owner until self-forgetfulness. This devotion can be enjoyed for 12-15 years. One "scooter" was lucky, his dog lived 18 years 8 months, as recorded for 2017. He lives to this day.
Lhaas Apso. Another small breed, related to centenarians. They live to 18 years. There is no official breed champion yet.
Maltese. These miniature blondes delight their owners for about 15 years.
Schnauzer Holders of an assertive character and indefatigable energy. The life span is 13-15 years.
Conclusion
The purpose of the article is to tell the reader about long-lived dogs, starting with those who were listed in the Guinness Book of Records and ending with the most long-lived breeds. So, remember what is the oldest dog in the world (Book of Records). This is Kelpie named Bluey. He lived 29 years 5 months.
Among long-lived dogs are mainly representatives of small breeds. But this does not mean that a large dog will not live to the turn of 12-15 years. There are special cases when German shepherds survived to 14, and Giant Schnauzers - up to 17 years.
What does an elderly dog need? Attentive care, balanced diet and love of the owner. Perhaps your dog will be included in the Guinness Book of Records for life expectancy.