Bluey (long-lived dog)
Bluey was a female Australian Cattle Dog owned by Les and Rosalie Hall of Rochester, Victoria. She holds the Guinness World Record as the oldest verified dog to have ever lived. The record was briefly disputed by Bobi, but Bobi's certification was revoked by Guinness due to the lacking evidence, after veterinarians came forward challenging Bobi's claimed age. Additionally, Bluey's title was also challenged by many other dogs including Max, Chilla, Maggie, and Bella, though they were never verified.
Life
Bluey was born 7 June 1910 in Rochester, Victoria, Australia and was acquired by William Hall in 1910. After William's death, Bluey was passed to his son Les and his wife. It is claimed Bluey worked as a cattle and sheep dog for about 20 years before retiring. According to Guinness World Records, Bluey was the oldest-lived dog ever verified, having lived 29 years and 5 months before being euthanised.Many other owners have also made claims for longer-lived dogs—including Max, Maggie, and Bella—however, these claims have not been independently verified. Despite attempts to overthrow her record, as of 2026, Bluey still holds the title.
Bluey was a loyal dog who spent time in the backyard and was incredibly loyal to her owners. She used to follow her owner's wife, up the street of their shop and sit outside with the carriage until she came out, where she would then walk with her home. Because Bluey's town, Rochester, was so small and her owner was the main grocer for several years, everyone knew Bluey and the whole town was deeply affected by her death in 1939.
Due to the record-breaking claims made by other dog owners like Bobi, Max, Bella, and Maggie, Guinness World Records changed their requirements for the title, requiring data from microchips, and documentary evidence for every year of the dog's life.