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Meet the Oldest Dogs Ever Recorded

By Abby Parks

Published February 17, 2025 Runtime 6:27

We all want our sweet pets to live longer than any other dog, but how long can a dog live? Some breeds are known for longevity, but many breeds defy the odd to live just as long. While certain factors can make one breed last longer than others on average, the fact is that a little bit of luck and the right conditions can make animals from many breeds live for decades. In this video, we examine some of the oldest dogs and determine what made them special.

About the Author

Abby Parks

Abby Parks has authored a fiction novel, theatrical plays, short stories, poems, and song lyrics. She's recorded two albums of her original songs, and is a multi-instrumentalist. She has managed a website for folk music and written articles on singer-songwriters, folk bands, and other things music-oriented. She's also a radio DJ for a folk music show. As well as having been a pet parent to rabbits, birds, dogs, and cats, Abby loves seeking sightings of animals in the wild and has witnessed some more exotic ones such as Puffins in the Farne Islands, Southern Pudu on the island of Chiloe (Chile), Penguins in the wild, and countless wild animals in the Rocky Mountains (Big Horn Sheep, Mountain Goats, Moose, Elk, Marmots, Beavers).

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