This picture provided by owners Karl and Denise Shaughnessy shows their wire-haired dachshund Chanel in Port Jefferson Station, N.Y. on Long Island. Chanel, who was recognized as the world's oldest dog, died on Friday, Aug. 28, 2009. She was 147 years old in dog years.
(AP Photo/Karl and Denise Shaughnessy)
A wire-haired dachshund that held the record as the world's oldest dog and celebrated her last birthday with a party at a dog hotel and spa has died at age 21 — or 147 in dog years. Chanel died Friday of natural causes at her owners' home in suburban Port Jefferson Station, on Long Island.
The playful dachshund was only 6 weeks old when Denice Shaughnessy, then serving with the U.S. Army, adopted her from a shelter in Newport News, Va.
Along with her owner, Chanel spent nine years on assignment in Germany, where she became adept at stealing sticks of butter from kitchen countertops and hiding them in sofa cushions in the living room.
Karl Shaughnessy nominated Chanel for the title of world's oldest dog after noticing the Guinness World Records book had no record.
awww. we have an 18 year old chow mix. Don't want her to go but we are glad to have so many good years so far.
Posted by: K. M. | September 01, 2009 at 04:25 PM
What a sweet looking girl. I'm sure she had a nice wonderful long life. xoxo
Posted by: Caroline | September 05, 2009 at 08:52 PM
I certainly feel the pain you must be going through. I still have my chocolate lab who just turned 13. I don't think that any of us are prepared. I would appreciate anyone that has not insuranced their dog to check out my website. www.Petguardianangel.com and www.Petsafetyblog.com These sites are dedicated to pet safety and reference pet insurance.
Posted by: Constance A | September 25, 2009 at 01:21 PM
i think she was a beatiful dog and lived a healthy and happy life but of course we all have to die some day and it was gods chose so it was her time but she will always be in our hearts! god bless you
Posted by: emily | September 26, 2009 at 11:40 AM
My dog 'SNOWY' is in her 28th year, in Bury, Lancashire, England. I think she is easy the worlds OLDEST Dog/Bitch!!!
Posted by: david hargreeves | November 10, 2009 at 04:03 AM