Oldest residing canine is chihuahua named TobyKeith: Guinness World file

TobyKeith – no, not the singer however a chihuahua from Florida – broke the file for the world’s oldest residing canine.

 Born on Jan. 9, 2001, TobyKeith was 21 years and 66 days previous on March 16 when Guinness World Data confirmed he was the oldest canine alive. 

“Folks can’t imagine how good he seems for his age,” the canine’s proprietor, Gisela Shore, advised Guinness.

She has had him most of his life and adopted him from a shelter when he was a pet. Shore met the pup after an aged couple surrendered him as a result of they might now not care for the chihuahua.  

“I used to be launched to a tiny tan Chihuahua. They’d named him Peanut Butter. I later modified his identify to TobyKeith,” Shore advised Guinness. 

Twenty years later, family and friends of Shore’s started to marvel if TobyKeith was the oldest residing canine. The pup had lengthy surpassed the typical life expectancy of a chihuahua, 12 to 18 years. Guinness confirmed that TobyKeith was a world file holder. 

Shore stated good genetics, a nutritious diet and a loving house have been the secrets and techniques to his previous age. 

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TobyKeith’s day consists of a morning stroll, then his favourite snack: a slice of turkey. He goes on just a few extra quick walks and lies subsequent to Shore whereas she is working. 

He does have a coronary heart situation, however Shore advised Guinness it does not trouble him a lot. 

“The thought that my little man has reached such a milestone is incredible! I’m thrilled,” she stated. 

In keeping with Guinness, the oldest canine ever recorded was an Australian cattle canine that lived 29 years and 5 months. 

Comply with reporter Asha Gilbert @Coastalasha. E-mail: agilbert@usatoday.com.