World’s Oldest Dog Dies At 21
Chanel, a dachshund, turned 21-years-old on May 6th and became the oldest living dog on record. Sadly, I just found out that she has passed away. On Friday, August 28th she went to Rainbow Bridge at the tender age of 147-years-old.
She was adopted by Karl and Denice Shaughnessy from a shelter in Newport News, VA. when she was only 6 weeks old. She appeared on the Today Show in May to commemorate her Woofday wearing tinted goggles for her cataracts and a sweater because she was sensitive to the cold. After the show aired she celebrated with a big Manhattan Woofday bash.
(A.P.) Guinness World Records officials presented Chanel with a certificate as the world’s oldest dog at a Manhattan birthday bash hosted by a private pet food company in May.
Chanel loved the party, especially the cake, which had a peanut butter flavor and had been made for dogs, Denice Shaughnessy said.
There have been claims of older dogs but Guinness World Records has not yet been able to verify any birth records. According to Janelle Derouen her dog Max is 26-years-old. She said GWR officials are trying to verify this information, although they will not confirm this.
* Pic ourtesy AP Photo/Karl and Denise Shaughnessy
Thank you for mentioning this.
I saw this listed on Yahoo as well. It’s difficult to lose a dog no matter what their age, but to be companions for 21 years…that poor family must be lost right now. May Chanel rest in peace and may her family find comfort in this difficult time.
Perfect stated, Tippper.
Rest sweetly, Chanel. You were one lucky pup.
A good story yet sad, but I’m sure she had a great life and a family who loved her and I’m sure they miss her.
What a great life! what great gift for her pawparents . How luck they were to have such a bless in their lives
Happy belated woofday spread throught the Rainbow Bridge until it gets Chanel , a special angel
21! That’s incredible! I hope her life was as happy as it was long
i saw Chanel on the today show, what a charming beauty!
my condolances to her devoted family.
thanks for all the love you created Chantel; you won’t ever be forgotten!
Oh no, I’m so sorry about Chanel:( I’m glad she led a long life but it’s still hard and sad to lose any pet.
Wow… I am so sorry to here about the lost of Chanel. They become so much apart of your family. I know that nothing can ever take place of Chanel.My friend Linda her family pet is now 119 years old “BEAR” and he is definitely a big part of there family she was so moved by this story she asked me to write. Since he may now be the oldest dog if its ok “BEAR” will carry on the legacy for Chanel and all the beloved 4 legged friends that we all have lost. Our hearts go out to you!
Thanks In Advance,
Verneda
Fredeicskburg, VA