Pusuke
| Pusuke | |
|---|---|
| Species | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Breed | Shiba Inu mix |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | April 1, 1985 |
| Died |
December 5, 2011 (aged 26 years, 248 days) Sakura, Japan |
| Known for | Thought to be the world's oldest dog |
Pusuke (April 1, 1985 – December 5, 2011), a Shiba Inu breed dog from Japan, was thought to be the world's oldest dog from December 2010 until his death in December 2011, according to the Guinness World Records.[1] As of 2011, he was the tenth oldest dog ever recorded. However, a dog from the United States, Max, was later determined to be older. [2][3]
According to his owner, Pusuke had been active, healthy and fit up until the day he died, when he suddenly lost his appetite and experienced difficulty breathing. He died a few hours later, at the age of 26 years.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kelly, Tara (6 December 2011). "Pusuke, World's Oldest Dog, Dies In Japan At Age 26". Huffington Post. Retrieved 8 December 2011.
- ↑ Morre no Japão o cachorro mais velho do mundo, com 26 anos e 9 meses Jornal Folha.com
- ↑ Morre o cão mais velho do mundo, com 125 'anos humanos' Revista Veja