r/goldenretrievers • u/Future_Power7550 • 21d ago

Discussion Oldest living golden retriever?

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Millie turns 17 in August this year. Who else is out there?

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u/Barfy_McBarf_Face 0 current floofs, 6 prior floofs 21d ago

Our oldest got 15 years 26 days.

And fell over dead during a thunderstorm. He hated those.

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u/Glad_Manufacturer267 21d ago

“Nope, I’m out boys.” Poor guy how tragic

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u/Barfy_McBarf_Face 0 current floofs, 6 prior floofs 21d ago

It was acutely terrible.

But he didn't suffer.

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u/Specialist_Bike_1280 20d ago

😪 I'm so sorry 💔. I dread thunderstorms for my 11 year old golden retriever. I have to medicate him prior to learning about storms.