Bluey the Dog Evolution (1910–1939) | The Oldest Dog Ever Reliably Recorded

In this video, we trace the extraordinary life and evolution of Bluey, the Australian Cattle Dog whose incredible longevity became one of the most famous records in animal history.

Bluey was obtained as a puppy in Australia in 1910 by Les Hall of Rochester, Victoria. Far from living a quiet life as a household pet, she spent nearly 20 years working among cattle and sheep. Bluey eventually reached the extraordinary age of 29 years and 5 months before being put to rest on November 14, 1939. Guinness World Records has described her as the oldest dog ever reliably recorded.

For decades, Bluey’s lifespan seemed almost impossible to surpass. Her story became legendary not only because of the number itself, but because she remained a working farm dog for much of her remarkably long life. More than a century after her birth, Bluey remains one of the most extraordinary examples of canine longevity ever documented.

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Research Sources / References

Guinness World Records - World’s Oldest Animals

Guinness World Records - World’s Oldest Dog Confirmed as TobyKeith

Guinness World Records - Review of the Oldest Dog Ever Record

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