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'Oldest dog' is pub regular
thesun ^ | 25 Feb 2010 | ANDREW PARKER

Posted on 02/26/2010 1:42:07 PM PST by JoeProBono

A BEAGLE cross has become the oldest dog in the world after racking up an incredible 147 dog years — thanks to her weekly trip to the PUB. Lulu, who is 21 in human years, is deaf, walks with a limp and is practically blind, which means she often bumps into walls by mistake.

But her owner Travis Buckley reckons the hustle and bustle of their trip to the local has helped keep her mind active and on her toes for so long.

Travis, 60, has been taking Lulu to the Coach and Horses in Longford, Coventry, for her whole life — and he says she loves the attention from regulars.


TOPICS: Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: dog; lulu
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1 posted on 02/26/2010 1:42:07 PM PST by JoeProBono
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Awwww....thanks for this story..... ;)


2 posted on 02/26/2010 1:45:08 PM PST by BossLady (POLITICS - Showbiz for Ugly People)
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To: JoeProBono

A man, his dog, and his beer.


3 posted on 02/26/2010 1:47:31 PM PST by Hotmetal (Lead,follow,or get the Hell out of the way.554th REDHORSE)
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To: BossLady

So now I have a good answer when people ask why I spend so much time at the bar.


4 posted on 02/26/2010 1:47:54 PM PST by ivyleaguebrat
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To: JoeProBono

Im old in dog years myself


5 posted on 02/26/2010 1:51:25 PM PST by woofie
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To: ivyleaguebrat

I have a dog I got sixteen years ago and she’s still going. She’s deaf as a post and very gassy but shes still going.


6 posted on 02/26/2010 1:51:47 PM PST by Armedanddangerous (Montani Semper Liberi)
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To: JoeProBono

We have one in America, too; but the title would be “Old Newshound Is Press Conference Regular.”


7 posted on 02/26/2010 1:53:56 PM PST by cajuncow
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8 posted on 02/26/2010 1:54:04 PM PST by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet)
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9 posted on 02/26/2010 1:55:06 PM PST by TonyInOhio ( There's no way back to Lower Binfield.)
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10 posted on 02/26/2010 1:56:15 PM PST by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet)
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To: JoeProBono
Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend.

Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read.

11 posted on 02/26/2010 1:57:17 PM PST by TonyInOhio ( There's no way back to Lower Binfield.)
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To: TonyInOhio
LOL!

TAG LINE FOR SALE

"Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read.

12 posted on 02/26/2010 1:59:34 PM PST by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet)
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13 posted on 02/26/2010 2:07:05 PM PST by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet)
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To: Hotmetal
A man, his dog, and his beer.

Dosen't get any better than that. ;~)) That's a cute dog.

14 posted on 02/26/2010 2:10:17 PM PST by Ditto (Directions for Clean Government: If they are in, vote them out. Rinse and repeat.)
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To: JoeProBono
This dog

Went to the pub every day too, but he had to be carried home every night at closing time.

15 posted on 02/26/2010 2:21:09 PM PST by philetus (Keep doing what you always do and you'll keep getting what you always get.)
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16 posted on 02/26/2010 2:23:00 PM PST by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet)
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To: Hotmetal; JoeProBono

Reminds me of the song _Catahoula_, by the Bellamy Brothers (which I know about because I happen to have a Catahoula):

http://new.music.yahoo.com/videos/The+Bellamy+Brothers/Catahoula—2139305

“Catahoula, best friend I ever had
I scratch his ear and he brings my beer
and comforts me when I’m sad

My Cajun queen went to New Orleans and
spent up all of my moolah
I do not give a damn, I’m a happy man
Got a dog called Catahoula”


17 posted on 02/26/2010 2:34:59 PM PST by green pastures (Cynicism-- it's not just for breakfast anymore...)
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Taylor, the Louisiana Catahoula at 12 years old. "She is very timid with strangers but is very loyal to our family, when our 6 year old was a baby, if he was sleeping, and we were working outside she would run to the house , and sit by the step and bark if he woke up. Who needs a baby monitor when you have a Catahoula. Often times you can see her and our 6 year old rolling on the grass with each other. She only has two weaknesses leftovers and lightning storms. Taylor has had a few run-ins with porcupines she has a limp on her left hind leg, where she had a quill work it's way through." Owned by Murray, Kendra, and Donovan Brooker from Lea Park Alberta, Canada.


18 posted on 02/26/2010 2:41:36 PM PST by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet)
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Poor dog, probably won’t live through the weekend after getting some press!


19 posted on 02/26/2010 2:45:56 PM PST by Sybeck1 (POTUS : Punk of the United States)
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To: JoeProBono
Great story! My veterinarian brother says a good way help your dog to have a long and healthy life is to keep their teeth clean. Either let the dog do it with bones or let the vet do it twice a year. Toxins from the scaly teeth destroy the kidneys and they die of kidney failure.
20 posted on 02/26/2010 2:50:59 PM PST by Ditter
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