World's Oldest Dog Dies At 21

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Tuesday, September 1, 2009, 17:11

The world's oldest dog, Chanel, died in New York at the age of 21 in human age and 147 in dog years.

The white wire-haired dachshund reportedly died of natural causes inside the home of its owners, New York residents, Karl and Denice Shaughnessy.

The oldest-dog was adopted by the couple, when the pup was six year old from a shelter in Virginia. It held the Guinness World Record for the world's oldest dog after it celebrated its birthday last May 6 this year at a Manhattan hotel and spa. The bash was hosted by a dog food company.

Chanel's owners said the dog had cataracts and thus had to wear tinted goggles and sunglasses. The pooch also had to wear sweaters because it was sensitive to the cold.

According to an Associated Press Report, Chanel spent 9 years in Germany where Denice was on assignment with the U.S. Army. While various reports have quoted Denice as saying that the dog's longevity was due in part to either good care (daily exercise and good food), God, or on Dogswell treats.

With Chanel dead, the title for the oldest dog is open, meanwhile an owner of a dog from Louisiana named Max is now claiming the Guinness World record for his pet.

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