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World's oldest dog dies in Japan

Pusuke, who was listed as the oldest living dog in Guinness World Records, died on Dec. 5, 2011 in Sakura, Japan. He reached the ripe old age of 26 years and 9 months.Pusuke was certified for the Guinness title last December. The previous record was held by a 28-year-old beagle from the U.S. who died in 2003.Enjoy a slideshow of the biggest, fastest, longest, weirdest and wackiest record breakers
A male cross-breed dog Pusuke is seen in this file photo from Dec. 24, 2010.
A male cross-breed dog Pusuke is seen in this file photo from Dec. 24, 2010.Kyodo via Reuters

Pusuke, who was listed as the oldest living dog in Guinness World Records, died on Dec. 5, 2011 in Sakura, Japan. He reached the ripe old age of 26 years and 9 months.

Pusuke was certified for the Guinness title last December. The previous record was held by a 28-year-old beagle from the U.S. who died in 2003.

Enjoy a slideshow of the biggest, fastest, longest, weirdest and wackiest record breakers from the 2012 edition of Guinness World Records.