French 'World's Oldest Dog' Candidate Passes Away at 30
A 30-year-old Continental Toy Spaniel named Lazare, often considered a candidate for the world's oldest dog, has passed away in France. Guinness World Records had not confirmed the title.
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(Central News Agency, Ville-le-Pélu, France, 15th) A Continental Toy Spaniel in France named Lazare, believed to potentially be the "world's oldest dog," has passed away at the age of 30, according to his caregiver.
Guinness World Records told Agence France-Presse that prior to Lazare's passing on the 14th, they had "received no certification application or related evidence," and therefore could not confirm whether he held the title of the world's oldest dog.
Anne-Sophie Moyon, who works in animal charity, stated that Lazare was born on December 4, 1995, and lived with the same owner for most of his life until the original owner passed away, at which point he was sent to a shelter.
Ophelie Boudol, a 29-year-old single mother, spotted Lazare at the shelter last month while looking for a pet for her mother, and took him home to live with her 9-year-old son and two cats.
At 30 years and 5 months old, Lazare already needed to wear diapers, was deaf and blind, and slept almost all day. He passed away a few weeks after being adopted by Boudol.
Boudol stated: "He passed away in my arms last night and is reunited with his former owner."
According to the Guinness World Records website, a Rafeiro do Alentejo named Bobi was once considered the oldest dog in the world, passing away in October 2023 at the age of 31 years and 165 days.
However, a 2024 review found that there was insufficient and conclusive evidence to prove Bobi's actual age, so Guinness World Records has temporarily revoked his title.
Guinness World Records told Agence France-Presse that prior to Lazare's passing on the 14th, they had "received no certification application or related evidence," and therefore could not confirm whether he held the title of the world's oldest dog.
Anne-Sophie Moyon, who works in animal charity, stated that Lazare was born on December 4, 1995, and lived with the same owner for most of his life until the original owner passed away, at which point he was sent to a shelter.
Ophelie Boudol, a 29-year-old single mother, spotted Lazare at the shelter last month while looking for a pet for her mother, and took him home to live with her 9-year-old son and two cats.
At 30 years and 5 months old, Lazare already needed to wear diapers, was deaf and blind, and slept almost all day. He passed away a few weeks after being adopted by Boudol.
Boudol stated: "He passed away in my arms last night and is reunited with his former owner."
According to the Guinness World Records website, a Rafeiro do Alentejo named Bobi was once considered the oldest dog in the world, passing away in October 2023 at the age of 31 years and 165 days.
However, a 2024 review found that there was insufficient and conclusive evidence to prove Bobi's actual age, so Guinness World Records has temporarily revoked his title.