The greatest reliable age recorded for a dog is 29 years 5 months for an Australian cattle-dog named Bluey, owned by Les Hall of Rochester, Victoria, Australia. Bluey was obtained as a puppy in 1910 and worked among cattle and sheep for nearly 20 years before being put to sleep on 14 November 1939.
How old is the oldest dog alive?
Not the singer, but a Chihuahua named TobyKeith has set a Guinness World Record as the oldest dog alive. He claimed the crown at 21 years and 66 days old. His secret - a daily walk and a slice of turkey. His pet parent, who adopted him as a pup, also credits good genetics and a loving home.
What breed of dog lives the longest?
Jack Russell Terriers had the highest life expectancy at birth (12.72 years), followed by Yorkshire Terriers (12.54 years), Border Collies (12.10 years), and Springer Spaniels (11.92 years).
How old is the oldest dog in the world 2021?
A new record for the world's oldest dog living has been confirmed in Greenacres, Florida, USA. Chihuahua TobyKeith (USA, b. 9 January 2001) had his record verified at the grand old age of 21 years 66 days on 16 March 2022.
Can a dog live for 25 years?
Some of the longest living dogs have been known to live upwards of 20, even 25 years. To put that in perspective, 20 years old for a dog equates to 140 years old in dog years, which is an incredibly long lifespan (learn more about how to work out how old your dog is in human years here).
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