What is the oldest dog ever? Lots of claims can be found on the internet about one breed lasting longer than another. However, the oldest animals of a few very popular breeds actually lived to be around the same age as each other. While there are certain factors that can make one breed last longer than others on average, the fact of the matter is that a little bit of luck and the right conditions can make animals from many breeds live for decades. Here we’re going to look at the oldest dogs from a few different popular breeds and what made them so special.
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