This is a list of the oldest verified
dog
The dog (''Canis familiaris'' or ''Canis lupus familiaris'') is a domesticated descendant of the wolf. Also called the domestic dog, it is derived from the extinct Pleistocene wolf, and the modern wolf is the dog's nearest living relative. Do ...
s in the world, listed by age, all of whom have attained the minimum age of 20.
Aging in dogs
Aging in dogs varies from breed to breed, and affects the dog's health and physical ability. As with humans, advanced years often bring changes in a dog's ability to hear, see, and move about easily. Skin condition, appetite, and energy levels of ...
depends on breed, size and diet.
Longest living dogs verified by age
See also
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List of oldest cats
This is a list of the oldest cats in the world, listed by reported age, all of whom have attained the minimum age of 25 years. Aging in cats depends on breed, size and diet.
Some of the ages reported here are approximate. Others are based on est ...
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List of longest-living organisms
This is a list of the longest-living biological organisms: the individual(s) (or in some instances, clones) of a species with the longest natural maximum lifespans. For a given species, such a designation may include:
# The oldest known individ ...
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Uncle Chichi
Uncle Chichi (c. 1985 - January 17, 2012) was the unofficial world's oldest dog from December 2011 until his death on January 17, 2012. Due to lost birth records, Chichi was not recognized by the ''Guinness Book of World Records''.
Uncle ChiChi w ...
– the unofficial world's oldest dog from December 2011 until his death on January 17, 2012
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