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Oldest dog ever verified

The current oldest dog ever verified record is 29 years, held by Bluey, Australian cattle dog, set on November 14, 1939. Last checked October 14, 2026.

29

years

Bluey, Australian cattle dog

Rochester, Victoria, Australia, 1939

Holder
Bluey, Australian cattle dog
Record
29 years
Exact figure
29 years 5 months
Location
Rochester, Victoria, Australia
Date set
November 14, 1939
Recognized by
Guinness World Records
Last checked
October 14, 2026

Put it in perspective

Bluey, Australian cattle dog lived through 29 years of history. Here is what changed along the way.

  1. Born1910
  2. Age 41914World War I begins
  3. Age 291939Sets the record: 29 years 5 months

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