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Want to know which dogs live the longest? Check out our list of the top breeds that have a reputation for longevity!
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Introduction
Many factors play a role in how long your dog will live. Some breeds are just naturally more resilient to disease and health problems, while others have a predisposition to certain conditions that can cut their lives short. But even within breeds, individual dogs can differ dramatically in their longevity. While there are no guarantees, some dogs do seem to have the proverbial nine lives. Here are ten breeds whose members often live exceptionally long lives.
The world’s oldest dog
There is no definitive answer to this question as it depends on a number of factors, including breed, lifestyle and health. However, there are some breeds that are generally known to have a longer lifespan than others. For example, Toy Poodles, Chihuahuas and Shih Tzus are all small breeds with a reputation for longevity. Large breeds such as the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Tibetan Mastiff are also said to have long lifespans. Ultimately, the best way to ensure a long and healthy life for your dog is to provide them with good nutrition, plenty of exercise and regular check-ups with a veterinarian.
The oldest American dog
The oldest living American dog, according to the 2018 edition of the Guinness World Records, is “Bluey,” an Australian cattle dog. Bluey was born in 1910 and lived 29 years and 5 months, until 1939.
The oldest UK dog
The oldest dog in the UK is rarely a purebred. In fact, most of the oldest dogs are mutts or mongrels. While there are a few breeds that have a reputation for being long-lived, such as the Border Collie and Dachshund, there is no real evidence that any particular breed lives significantly longer than any other. Mixed-breed dogs seem to have an advantage when it comes to longevity, possibly because of their greater genetic diversity.
There are a number of factors that affect a dog’s lifespan, including size, diet, exercise and genetics. Smaller dogs tend to live longer than larger ones, probably because they age more slowly and don’t suffer from the same age-related health problems as their bigger counterparts. Well-fed dogs who get plenty of exercise tend to live longer than those who don’t, regardless of their size or breed. And finally, some dogs are simply genetically predisposed to a long life.
So what is the oldest dog in the UK? That record is held by Bluey, an Australian Cattle Dog who lived to the ripe old age of 29 years and 5 months. Bluey was born in 1910 and worked on a cattle farm in Australia until she retired at the age of 20. She then moved to Tasmania with her owner, where she lived out the rest of her days in relative contentment.
The oldest Australian dog
The oldest Australian dog on record was a kelpie named Bluey, who lived to the age of 29 years and 5 months. Bluey was owned by an Australian farmer named Les Hall, who got the dog when he was just a pup in 1910. Bluey worked with Hall on the farm for many years, herding sheep and cattle. When she retired from farm work, she became a much-loved family pet.
While Bluey is the oldest recorded dog in Australia, the oldest dog in the world is believed to be an Old English sheepdog named Partridge Wold Poor Richard. Poor Richard lived to the ripe old age of 30 years and 2 months, and was owned by an English couple named Tom and Eileen Partridge.
The oldest Canadian dog
The oldest Canadian dog on record was Bluey, an Australian cattle dog, who lived to be 29 years and 5 months old. The oldest American dog was an Labrador Retriever named Babe, who lived to be 21 years and 2 days old. The oldest British dog was a Bichon Frise named Chanel, who lived to be 18 years and 3 months old.
The oldest Japanese dog
The oldest dog on record in Japan was an Akita named Pusuke. He was born in April 1985 and lived to be 26 years old, which is the equivalent of about 125 years in human years. Pusuke was loved and cherished by his family, and his long life is a testament to the Akita breed’s longevity.
The oldest Chinese dog
The oldest recorded age for a dog is 29 years. This record is held by an Australian cattle dog named Bluey, who was born in 1910 and lived until 1939. However, the Guinness World Records lists the oldest dog as being a 30-year-old Great Dane named Old Tom. Tom was born in 1863 and died in 1893.
The oldest Chinese dog on record was a black-and-tan Keptie named Wong Sun attaining the age of 27 years and 9 months according to the calculation method documented in The Book of Rites, which was written around 100 BCE. This would make Wong Sun over 1,800 years old if he were alive today.
The oldest Indian dog
The oldest Indian dog on record was an astonishing 29 years old when he died. This dog, whose name was Xao Qui, lived in the southern Indian state of Kerala. He was owned by a family who nursed him through his final years, even though he was blind and deaf. Xao Qui’s breed is not known, but he was certainly a beloved pet.
The oldest African dog
There are many different ways of finding out which dog breeds live the longest. One way is to look at the oldest dogs on record. The oldest dog on record was an Africanwolfhound called ‘Ma-BArk’. Ma-BArk lived to be 29 years old.
