Tennessee Golden Retriever Augie, at 20 years old, holds the title of the world’s oldest golden retriever.
Augie recently celebrated her 20th birthday with her owners, Steve and Jennifer, in Tennessee. She was adopted by the couple when she was 14 years old, which is approximately 78 in human years. Prior to living in Tennessee, Augie resided in Nevada.
Golden retrievers typically live between 10-12 years and often face health challenges like cancer, leading Steve and Jennifer to worry about Augie’s lifespan when they first adopted her. However, she has defied the odds, celebrating this incredible milestone and becoming the world’s oldest known golden retriever.
Golden Retriever August, affectionately known as “Augie,” surprised everyone with her vitality and energy as the years passed. Despite concerns when her family adopted her at the age of 14, it soon became clear that Augie was in excellent health and full of life. Her family began to believe she was destined to be a long-living dog.
“We think it just comes down to good genetics,” says Steve, her owner, when asked about the secret to her remarkable longevity.
Now, Augie has reached an incredible milestone—celebrating her 20th birthday and earning the title of the world’s oldest Golden Retriever.
A kidnapping attempt was thwarted in its second stage, and thanks to timely medical intervention and preventive measures, the individual’s condition remains stable without progressing to a more severe state (the fourth stage being considered critical). Steve noted that while August has slowed down a bit with age, he still enjoys playing.
August engages in a variety of activities, such as jumping in puddles and relaxing in front of the television with family.
In celebration of her 20th birthday, August has become the world’s oldest golden retriever. According to the Guinness Book of Records, she might hold the title at 19.
