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David Kent

Pebbles, the world's oldest dog, passes away aged 22 after having 32 puppies

The world's oldest-living dog has passed away at the age of 22.

Pebbles, who was born on 28 March 2000 in Long Island, NY, USA, took the world by storm when news of her age made headlines.

She passed away on Monday morning, five months away from her 23rd birthday, in Taylors, South Carolina, USA with her owners Bobby and Julie Gregory by her side.

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Pebbles (Guinness World Record)

The Toy Fox Terrier claimed the Guinness World Record for oldest dog after news broke of another animal, TobyKeith, claiming the gong before Julie and Bobby realised their pet was around longer.

"Bobby was sitting on the couch and friends and family started texting and calling about a story they saw about a 21-year-old dog getting the record," said Julie, the GWR report.

"When I saw TobyKeith’s story all over the news, I applied."

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Pebbles birthed 32 puppies across three different litters with her late partner, Rocky (also a Toy Fox Terrier) who passed away in 2017 at the age of 16.

"She spent her days enjoying country music and being loved," Julie Gregory wrote in a press release.

"She enjoyed trying new foods, she was pampered, and most of all she was loved."

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Julie says the secret to her pup’s longevity was showering her with plenty of love and attention.

The GWR say that Pebbles will be remembered for her appreciation of country music and her love for summertime and, of course, for being a world record holder.

"She was a once in a lifetime companion, and it was our honor to have had the blessing to have had her as a pet, and family member," wrote Julie.

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