[LittleMoonRabbit]

"A border collie said to be 27 could make it into the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's oldest living dog. Bramble's owner Anne Heritage says she's still alert and active and goes for a walk four times a day near her home in Bridgwater, Somerset.

The 43-year-old says she feeds her a vegan diet of rice, lentils and organic vegetables. Her partner Roy Franklin takes her swimming once a week at a canine hydrotherapy pool.

A Guinness spokesman says the dog could be the oldest living and they are keen to examine any application.

The Daily Mail reports Britain's oldest dog was a pedigree papillon called Fred who died at the of 29 in 2000. The world's longest-lived dog was an Australian cattle dog who lived to be just months older than Fred.

Ms Heritage says Bramble nearly died last year after injuring her back in a fall, but has become better with the help of the swimming sessions. She said: "She loves exercise and has a real passion for being outdoors. She can be a thorn in my side when she's restless, but it's what keeps her going."




One of the longest living dogs... fed on rice and lentils. What does this say about meat based diets?

[RBark]

Originally Posted by LittleMoonRabbit

"A border collie said to be 27 could make it into the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's oldest living dog. Bramble's owner Anne Heritage says she's still alert and active and goes for a walk four times a day near her home in Bridgwater, Somerset.

The 43-year-old says she feeds her a vegan diet of rice, lentils and organic vegetables. Her partner Roy Franklin takes her swimming once a week at a canine hydrotherapy pool.

A Guinness spokesman says the dog could be the oldest living and they are keen to examine any application.

The Daily Mail reports Britain's oldest dog was a pedigree papillon called Fred who died at the of 29 in 2000. The world's longest-lived dog was an Australian cattle dog who lived to be just months older than Fred.

Ms Heritage says Bramble nearly died last year after injuring her back in a fall, but has become better with the help of the swimming sessions. She said: "She loves exercise and has a real passion for being outdoors. She can be a thorn in my side when she's restless, but it's what keeps her going."




One of the longest living dogs... fed on rice and lentils. What does this say about meat based diets?

Absolutely nothing. You can never look at statistic extremes to find the median average.

[Dakota Spirit]

Originally Posted by RBark

Absolutely nothing. You can never look at statistic extremes to find the median average.

Agreed. You can't base opinions on one case or occurrence - you have to look at things in a broader scope.

[all4thedogs]

I agree completely with the previous two posters! There are also other factors. It doesnt say how long she has been on this diet for one. I do find it very interesting though. Although a vegan diet is not for my dogs, I do know of a couple of dogs that do thrive (with the help of suppliments) on a vegan diet

[lovemygreys]

One of the longest living dogs... fed on rice and lentils. What does this say about meat based diets?

It shows that diet isn't the sole factor in a dog's longevity. It also requires us to believe that the dog is actually that old and that that's all she's ever fed her dog.