It is news that the 23-year-old Chihuahua has entered the Guinness Book of World Records as 'the world's longest-living dog'.
Recently, British Metro reported that Spike, a 23-year-old Chihuahua living in Ohio, USA, has achieved the world record as the oldest living dog.
In terms of people, that's 130 years old.
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The first meeting between Spike and his owner is a bit special.
According to owner Rita Kimball, Rita and Spike first met 13 years ago in the parking lot of a local supermarket.
At the time, Spike was trembling with anxiety picking up food waste after being abandoned in a supermarket by the previous owner.
"Spike's back was shaved then, and there were bloodstains on his neck from the rough chains or ropes he had," Rita recalled.
Then Spike jumped into Rita's car with the door open.
At that moment, Rita decided to adopt without hesitation and welcomed Spike into her family.
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Rita cited 'Spike's painful past' as the reason for Spike's longevity.
In an interview with Guinness World Records, Rita said, "Spike, who had to live a harsh life as a puppy, still tries to live his best every day. I think this is the secret to Spike's longevity."
The affectionate side of Spike is said to be the only time he exhibits his infamous Chihuahua personality when being petted by a stranger.
Currently half-blind and deaf, Spike is not in good health, but he is well loved by his family.
Meanwhile, the dog that holds the record for the oldest dog in history is Blue, a ranch dog from Rochester, Australia, who lived 29 years and 5 months before crossing the Rainbow Bridge in 1939.