Turkish ‘Zeynep’ aims to win title of ‘oldest dog alive’

Turkish ‘Zeynep’ aims to win title of ‘oldest dog alive’

“Zeynep,” a 23-year-old canine, has been accepted by the Guinness Book of Records and the analysis course of has begun for her to obtain the file for oldest canine alive.

An utility was made to the Guinness Book of Records for 75-year-old animal lover Zehra Oya Buldu’s 23-year-old German shepherd cross named “Zeynep” to obtain the title of “oldest dog alive.”

Animal lover, 79-year-old Mehmet Armağan Akçay, who utilized to the Guinness Book of Records, mentioned that Zeynep’s analysis part had begun.

Meanwhile, veterinarian Reşat Nuri Aslan made the third well being test of the canine, which was restricted to figuring out its age. “She deserves this title,” mentioned Aslan.

“The most important of these is bone detection. We do this with radiological examinations. X-rays are taken of the bones to determine the age. Apart from that, general health status and vital signs are evaluated,” he defined.

“Zeynep grew up with the children in the same house with six cats, and they all live happily. I feel so glad to go out and spend time with Zeynep, especially going for a walk in the evenings during the spring and summer months,” mentioned Buldu.

Currently, Gino, born within the United States on Sept. 24, 2000, holds the title of “oldest dog alive.” While the title of “oldest dog ever” belongs to a canine from Australia named “Bluey,” who lived to the ripe previous age of 29 years and 5 months.

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