Max (dog)
| Max | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 August 1983 |
| Died | 18 May 2013 (aged 29 years, 282 days) |
| Owner | Janelle Derouen |
Max (9 August 1983 – 18 May 2013) was a beagle, dachshund and terrier mix who lived 29 years and 282 days.[1] His owner, Janelle Derouen, adopted him from a Louisiana sugar cane farmer in 1983.[1][2]
In August 2009, the Telegraph reported that Max had veterinary records proving his age and that at 29 he was the world's oldest living dog. He was 3 years older than Pusuke a Shiba Inu who, at 26 years of age, had previously been considered the oldest living dog.[3][4]
On May 15, 2013, the Guinness World Records organization approved a claim made by Janelle DeRouen for Max to be recognized as the World's Oldest Dog.[1] However, just three days later, on May 18, Max died of a Tonic–clonic seizure.[1] If Max had lived to the following August, he would have been the first dog known to reach 30 years of age.
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 http://www.iberianet.com/news/max-misses-world-s-oldest-dog-title/article_a432c462-c251-11e2-96b5-001a4bcf887a.html
- ↑ Eims, Penny (September 10, 2011). "Holy smoke - that's an old dog!". Family & Home Examiner. Retrieved June 2, 2013.
- ↑ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/6001090/Worlds-oldest-dog-turns-26.html
- ↑ Faulk, Laura (September 20, 2009). "The top dog? Max , 26, could be world s oldest". Biloxi, MS. Sun Herald. Retrieved June 2, 2013.
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| Records | ||
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| Preceded by Bella |
World's oldest dog 6 September 2008 – 18 May 2013 |
Succeeded by Minius |