He died the oldest dog in the world

In Velikobritanii - died oldest dog in the world with long-haired dachshund named Otto, said the Daily Mail. The dog should be put to sleep because they suffered from a dangerous tumor in the abdominal cavity. In general, dog owners as I feel better. Otto died one month before his 21-anniversary evaluated in human age, it would have turned 147 years.

Its owners, retirees,  Peter and Lynn Jones , suffer much due to the loss of their beloved home. "He was like a son to us" - says the owner. Otto, born onValentine's Day in 1989. was recognized as the oldest dog in October last godina.Predi, that title belongs to another dachshund, Chanel, who died of natural causes in August 2009 at 21 years .

In 1939 died in Godów Avctralii absolute rekordior - Survivor - shepherd named Blui, who lived to 29 years. Such a long life of thoroughbred dogs is very rare. Maintaining breed leads to serious genetic defects. Among the most endangered species areEnglish bulldogs, golden retrievers, boxers and Pugs. To protect the dogs (and potential purchasers) of unscrupulous breeders, the famous expert on dogs, Professor Patrick Bateson, offers implantation of compulsory microchipping of all purebred dogs.

Information on the chip must posochava presence of genetic diseases in dogs and their parents.