Chihuahua Named TobyKeith Is Crowned World’s Oldest Living Dog

Turning 21 could be thrilling for various causes. Should you’re a human, it means you’ll be able to legally drink alcohol in america. And in the event you’re a Chihuahua, it means it’s possible you’ll develop into the brand new world file holder for oldest residing canine.

A minimum of that’s the case for TobyKeith, a 21-year-old Chihuahua in Florida who was awarded that distinction final week by Guinness World Records.

Described as “spunky, pleasant and candy” by proprietor Gisela Shore, TobyKeith was born on Jan. 9, 2001.

TobyKeith was initially named Peanut Butter when Shore, then a volunteer at Peggy Adams Animal Rescue in West Palm Seashore, adopted him from an aged couple who might not take care of him, she advised Guinness. At that time, he was just a few months outdated.

As a basic rule, smaller breeds of canine are inclined to have longer lifespans than bigger ones. The standard lifespan for Chihuahuas is 15 to 17 years, in line with the American Kennel Club. Shore attributed TobyKeith’s spectacular longevity to a healthful eating regimen, train, good genes and the loving dwelling he has together with her and her different pets: two canine and two parrots.

TobyKeith’s Guinness title is the oldest residing canine, not the oldest canine ever. That distinction is held by Bluey, an Australian cattle canine who lived to the ripe outdated age of 29 years, 5 months. Bluey died in 1939.

Right here’s hoping TobyKeith will get to have a good time his file along with his favourite snack, a slice of turkey. In any case, as one other notable particular person named Toby Keith as soon as sang, every dog has its day.