South Carolina dog is world’s oldest, says Guinness World Records

(WSPA) — Bobby and Julie Gregory of Taylors, South Carolina, had no thought after they determined so as to add a pet to their household that their beloved Pebbles would maintain the document for the oldest canine alive virtually twenty years later, based on a press launch from Guinness World Information.

The four-pound Toy Fox Terrier, who was born on March 28, 2000, is now 22 years previous, proving to the world that something is “paw-sible,” based on the press launch, printed final week.

The Gregorys knew Pebbles was older after listening to about TobyKeith, the world’s oldest residing canine.

“Bobby was sitting on the sofa and family and friends began texting and calling a couple of story they noticed a couple of 21-year-old canine getting the document,” stated Julie.  “After I noticed TobyKeith’s story everywhere in the information, I utilized.” 

However, Pebbles’ schedule resembles that of a celebration animal. She spends her days sleeping in until 5 o’clock within the afternoon and listening to nation music, based on the press launch.

“She loves listening to nation music whereas she is sleeping. Her two favourite nation singers are Conway Twitty and Dwight Yokum,” Julie stated. 

Pebbles has one thing to eat and drink as quickly as she wakes up from her canine slumber earlier than staying up all evening, based on the press launch.

Pebbles was as soon as a fortunately married canine, however she grew to become a widow in 2017 after her 16-year-old “husband,” Rocky, a Toy Fox Terrier, died.

The 2 had 24 puppies collectively, based on the press launch.

“Pebbles doesn’t have a favourite toy, however she likes to snuggle beneath blankets,” stated Julie.  

Pebbles enjoys heat climate and likes to take a seat on the steps of her household’s pool and absorb the solar in the course of the summer time.

Remarkably, Pebbles nonetheless has fairly an urge for food and appears ahead to having fun with her meals, based on the press launch.

In 2012, her veterinarian positioned her on a cat meals weight-reduction plan, which is alleged to be a lot increased in meat-based protein than pet food, based on the press launch.

So, what’s the important thing to serving to a canine stay an extended and wholesome life?  

Julie recommends showering your pooch with love, consideration, and loads of meals, based on the press launch.

“Deal with them like household as a result of they’re. Give them a cheerful constructive atmosphere as a lot as doable, good clear meals and correct healthcare,” stated Julie.