World’s oldest dog dies at age 147 (dog years, that is)

The dog who held the record as the world’s oldest has died at 21 years old, her owners have said.

Chanel,a wire-haired dachshund, died on Friday aged 147 in “dog years”, saidowners Denice and Karl Shaughnessy, at her home in suburban New Yorkstate.  Guinness World Records officials presented Chanel with acertificate as the world’s oldest dog at a birthday party in Manhattanlast May.Chanel was walked daily, her owners said, but also had unhealthy habits.  She enjoyed butter sticks and chocolate – usually feared to be toxic to dogs – Mrs Shaughnessy said.  “Sheonce ate an entire bag of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, and, you see, shelived to be 21, so go figure,” Mrs Shaughnessy told Associated Press.  Chanel also liked wearing jumpers, as she was sensitive to the cold, the Shaughnessys said. 

Source/more:  BBC, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8232569.stm