World's Oldest Dog Dies -- Pusuke Aged 182 in Dog Years

Pusuke, the world's oldest dog, has died at the age of 182 dog years in Japan.

The dog had entered the Guiness Book of World Records in 2010 as the world's oldest dog living. The world's oldest dog title still remains with Bluey, of Australia. Bluey died in 1939 at the age of 29 years and five months. The working cattle dog reportedly lived on a diet of kangeroos and emus.

Pusuke died earlier this week at its home in Japan.

A male cross breed, Pusuke died in Sakura in Tochigi prefecture at the age of 26 years and nine months. In dog years, that equivalent to a human living for 182 years.

The dog's owner, Yumiko Shinohara, said Pusuke had a good appetite and was busy with morning and evening strolls before he suddenly quit eating on Monday, according to ABC Australia. After the dog refused to eat, it appeared to have difficulty breathing, the owner said.

Pusuke reportedly died peacefully in the afternoon on Monday, shortly after his owner returned home from errands.

I think (Pusuke) waited for me to come home,'' said Shinohara, a 42-year-old housewife said. The dog's owner also said she wanted to thank Pusuke for many good memories through the years, the ABC station reported.