The doyenne of humanity is a French woman. Sister André, born Lucile Randon on 11 February 1904, is the oldest living person. In 2022, she celebrated her 118th birthday. Alas, if Homo sapiens can be proud of breaking longevity records, Canis lupus familiaris, he is less fortunate. The domestic dog has an average lifespan of around 13 years.
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However, this number varies greatly depending on the breed. Thus, Jack Russell and Yorkshire are the ones that live the longest. Conversely, Pugs and Bulldogs are at the very bottom of the classification – they generally die before they turn 8 -*, just like the Chihuahua. However, it is precisely a small dog that originates from a mixture of this breed that is the dean of the dogs.
Gino, 22, holds the record for the world’s oldest surviving dog
According to Guinness World Records, Gino, 22, is the oldest living dog in the world. The animal was 22 years and 110 days old at the time of writing these lines** and the animal is enjoying happy days with its master Alex Wolf. When he was a student, this American had adopted Gino at the Humane Society shelter in Boulder Valley (Colorado), when he was already 2 years old.
From Colorado snow to California sun
After getting to know the snow with his master’s human friends snowboarders, the dog took advantage of the California sun with other dogs. His summer resort? Sir. Wolf’s parents’ home in the Manhattan Beach area.
Since then, Gino has accompanied his master everywhere and lives with him in Los Angeles. He even met his partner, who has a great love for him. “He makes us laugh every day, welcomes Alex Wolf at Today. He’s been there all the way. I’m so glad we got it. He is the best “.
A dog “Really Cute” despite his age
If the vision of the little dog has deteriorated today and that he now walks in a carriage“he’s still in relatively good shape and really cute, which is surprising considering his age”enthused Alex Wolf to Guinness World Records.
Love and healthy food
This last “give all the credit” to Gino for his longevity. “I think he’s just a strong dog.” Still, he benefited from a healthy, human-quality diet, regular veterinary care and ” lots of love “.
As such, his master wishes to warn people who wish to welcome a pet into their lives: “You have to be in it for the long haul, however long. It’s the responsibility you take on and it’s 1000% worth it.”.
An Instagram page dedicated to the dog Gino
His master, now 40, loves his canine friend so much that he has dedicated an Instagram page to him: @ginowolf.theoldestdogalive. We tenderly discover pictures of Gino, immortalizing his baths, his naps and his walks. More than two decades after his birth, he seems far from living a dog’s life, wrapped in love and hugs.
* Based on a study by the Royal Veterinary College of over 30,000 animals that died between 1 January 2016 and 30 July 2020.
** Gino was born on September 24, 2000.
