The world’s likely oldest dog finds new home after outliving owner
Lazare, a 31-year-old continental toy spaniel from France, may be the world's oldest dog after outliving his previous owner and being taken in by an animal refuge. He has been adopted by Ophélie Boudol, who formed an immediate bond with him and is providing him a loving home. The Société Protectrice des Animaux has submitted his case to the Guinness World Records to verify his age and potential record status.
- ▪Lazare was born on December 4, 1995, making him approximately 31 years and 150 days old.
- ▪His microchip data linked to the French pedigree dog register helped confirm his age.
- ▪The current official record holder for oldest dog is Bluey, an Australian cattle dog who lived to be 29.
- ▪Lazare's age claim follows the revocation of Bobi's record after an investigation into age evidence.
- ▪Ophélie Boudol, Lazare's new owner, adopted him to ensure he spent his final years in a loving family environment.
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World News The world’s likely oldest dog finds new home after outliving owner By Caitlin McCormack Published May 3, 2026, 10:04 p.m. ET A surrendered dog who may be the oldest pooch in the world found his new forever home in France after he outlived his original owner. Lazare, a 31-year-old continental toy spaniel, was remanded to the Annecy Marlioz Spa animal refuge when his owner passed away. 3 Lazare the continental toy spaniel may be the new oldest dog in the world. Devonshire of Palm Beach/Instagram Lazare, whose name translates to “God aids,” is a curmudgeonly but well-meaning elder pup. The animal refuge knew he was up there in years, but wanted to figure out just how old their new guest was, The Times reported.
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