As reported on the Guinness Book of World Records website, Pebbles died on October 3 after 8 a.m. “She passed away peacefully, for natural reasons, by her own accord. residence in Taylors, South Carolina (USA), with her secondary owners – Bobby and Julie Gregory “- reads the official announcement of the dog’s death.
According to the organization, Pebbles was just five months from the age of 23.
The oldest dog in the world has died. Pebbles enjoyed the title for several months
Pebbles was born on March 28, 2000 in Long Island, New York (USA). The little female, however, was considered the oldest the dog in the world just a few months ago.
In April, the Guinness Book of World Records initially awarded the title 21A 1 year old Chihuahua dog named TobyKeith. When Pebbles owners saw this message, they realized their pet was older than the record holder.
“Bobby was sitting on sofaand friends and family started texting and calling about the story of the 21-year-old dog breaking the record,” Julie said, quoted in a statement from the Guinness Book of World Records. As she recalls , as soon as she realized that TobyKeith was younger than Pebbles, entered her female as New record holder.
According to the organization, the owners originally wanted to bring the larger dog home, but they got lost when they looked into the eyes of tiny pebbles.
“She spent her days listening to country music” – the owner mentions in the advertisement the death of the dog. “Nobody met Pebbles and didn’t like her. She will be sorely missed.”
