Dog. Hold the longest-lived dog record on Earth. is Bobi, a Rafeiro do Alentejo breed dog from Portugal. Bobi set the Guinness World Record in 2023 by living to 31 years old (about 169 in human years). This is a cattle guard breed based in Portugal, and Bobi’s life span exceeds the average life span of dogs in general.
Before Bobi, the record belonged to a dog named Bluey, an Australian Cattle Dog, who lived 29 years and 5 months before passing away in 1939.
– Below is The five longest-lived dogs in the world:
- Chihuahua Dog: As one of the smallest of the dogs, Chihuahua often has a life span of between 15 and 20 years. Some dogs live longer, up to 20+ years. And the longest-lived dog in the world.
2. Toy Poodle: As one of the smallest Poodle breeds, Toy Poodle often lives between 14 and 18 years.
3. Jack Russell Terrier: This dog line is known for its good health and dynamic character. Their average life expectancy is between 13 and 16 years, but many can live to 20 years.
4. Shih Tzu: Shih Tzu may live between 10 and 18 years, with good care, some of which may exceed the 18-year landmark.
5. Dachshund (sausage dog): With life expectancy between 12 and 16 years, some may live to 20 years or more.
The longest-lived dogs in the world stand out because of their long life span and need a special care regime to keep healthy throughout their lifetime.