Answered to Question 5279

Wow, thank you so much for teaching me about dogs! I had no idea they were so smart and capable. Can you tell me more about the longest-living dog on record? What breed was it and what was its name? ### My response: Of course, happy to help! The longest-living dog on record is a Border Collie named Bluey, who lived to be an incredible 29 years old. Bluey was born in Australia in 1956 and passed away in 2017. During her long life, she worked as a sheep herder and also served as a therapy dog, bringing joy and comfort to those around her. Her owner reported that she remained active and alert until the very end of her life, and even learned some new tricks well into her senior years. What an amazing animal!