| Otto, the dachshund-terrier mix, is 145 years old! In | | | | longer life with each other, but a much more happy |
| dog years anyways. He is actually 20 yrs. and 8 | | | | life for everyone. I would say the second key, is |
| months old. He now holds the title of the oldest dog | | | | exercise. You should take your dog for a walk at |
| in the world according to "The Guinness Book Of | | | | least twice a day. Or if you do not have enough time |
| Records", since the previous title holder died, a 21 | | | | for that, one good bout of fetch, about a half hours |
| year old dachshund cross in New York called Chanel. | | | | worth, everyday. Mix it up a little to keep it |
| Otto belongs to Lynn Jones, 53, of Shrewsbury, | | | | interesting. |
| England, she has owned Otto since he was about six | | | | And the third key, Lynn mentioned is taking your dog |
| weeks old. Lynn says the key to Otto's longevity is, | | | | to the vet regularly. This is what vets would call |
| "Love, good food, and regular trips to the vet." | | | | preventative care. The sooner you find something |
| This dog is a model for what other dog owners | | | | wrong, the sooner your vet can help to correct it. I |
| should strive to give their dogs. Good food is | | | | am sure most of you have heard this from your own |
| definitely one of the biggest contributors no doubt. If | | | | doctor. And if you can not afford to take your dog |
| you spend a little extra on dog food, you will be | | | | to a vet there are many free clinics in your area I am |
| rewarded, and so will your dog. Not only with a | | | | sure. |
