Bluey (dog) facts for kids
Bluey in the 1920s
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| Born | June 7, 1910 Rochester, Victoria, Australia |
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| Died | November 14, 1939 (aged 29) Rochester, Victoria, Australia |
| Known for | Oldest known dog |
Bluey was an Australian Cattle Dog who lived a very long life. He was born on June 7, 1910, and passed away on November 14, 1939. Bluey's owners were Les and Esma Hall, who lived in Rochester, Victoria, Australia.
According to Guinness World Records, Bluey is known as the oldest dog ever recorded. He lived for an amazing 29 years and 5 months! That's like a human living to be over 200 years old!
Bluey's Amazing Age
Bluey's long life made him famous. Most dogs live for about 10 to 13 years. Bluey lived more than twice that long! This makes him a truly special animal in history.
Were Other Dogs as Old?
There have been stories about other dogs living for a very long time too. For example, a dog named Chilla was said to have lived for 32 years. However, it can be hard to prove these claims.
Why Bluey is Officially the Oldest
Guinness World Records needs proof before they can list an animal as a record holder. For Bluey, his owners had records that showed his birth and death dates. This made his age official.
Some other dogs, like Max, Bella, and Maggie, were also said to have lived longer than Bluey by their owners. But their owners could not provide official documents to prove their ages. Because of this, Guinness World Records could not include them in their book. This is why Bluey remains the officially recognized oldest dog.
