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World's oldest dog passes away at 21 (147 dog years)
09-01-2009

How long can a dog or cat live? The verdict is still out on that one.

A wire-haired dachshund that held the record as the world's oldest dog and celebrated its last birthday with a party at a dog hotel and spa has died at age 21 — or 147 in dog years.

The dog, named Chanel, died Friday of natural causes at her owners' home in suburban Port Jefferson Station, on Long Island, N.Y.

Chanel, as stylish as her legendary namesake, wore tinted goggles for her cataracts in her later years and favored sweaters because she was sensitive to the cold, owners Denice and Karl Shaughnessy said Monday.

But another dog is vying to be the oldest now. The website pets.ca says the average dog's life is 12.8 years in the USA, and has a chart showing expected age by breed.

A dog from New Iberia, La., named Max, is vying for the record of world's oldest dog. Owner Janelle Derouen said Max marked his 26th birthday on Aug. 9. She said Guinness World Records officials were reviewing documents to authenticate his age.

When asked the secret to her dog's long life, Derouen said she was shocked he's still with her.

"I have five kids, and all my kids are grown and gone," she said. "Now my grandkids are playing with this dog."

Felines would top both these dogs in terms of being the oldest pet, according to petplace.com, which adds the oldest cat they are aware of died at age 28. Indoor cats have longer lives than outdoor cats.

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