(Aug. 31) - Chanel, a white dachshund who held the Guinness world record for oldest dog, died Friday, People Pets reported.
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Chanel, a white dachshund who held the Guinness world record for oldest dog, died Aug. 28 at age 21. Earlier this year, her owners said she was in good health, with the exception of sunglasses she had to wear for cataracts.
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Chanel celebrated her 21st birthday in May, according to Guinness. That's 147 years old in dog years.
Earlier this year, the dog's owners, Karl and Denice Shaughnessy of Port Jefferson Station, N.Y., said Chanel was still feisty and in good health despite her advanced age. She did, however, wear sunglasses for her cataracts.
"While I go to work, she sleeps all day until I come home. And then when I get home she is like a ball of fire," Denice had told Britain's Daily Telegraph.
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Guinness World Records
A cupcake weighing in at 151 pounds has been certified as the world's largest by Guinness World Records. Fifteen pounds of fudge filling and 60 pounds of yellow icing decorate the 1-foot tall, 2-foot wide sugary sweet. Here, pastry chef JodiLee Knops celebrates setting the record Saturday.
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cakes.com / AP
The coupled adopted the dog in 1988, and said that treats from dog food company Dogswell contributed to Chanel's longevity, People Pets reported.
"We were saddened to learn of Chanel's passing on Friday evening," Marco Giannini, founder and chief executive officer of Dogswell, told People Pets in a statement. "Our team at Dogswell had built a great bond with Chanel, as well as her owners, who show great love and care for their pets."
To read more about Chanel, visit the People Pets Web site.
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