Bailey is 15 years old, but he has nothing to envy to the younger ones. His masters take him every day to bathe in the cool sea of Portmahomack, Scotland, allowing him to keep a good physical condition. Let’s dive into the world of his sports days.
the oldest Golden retriever of all times was called Adjutantand he left at the age of 27. Bailey is still far from it, but it has already exceeded the average life expectancy of dogs of its breed, defined between 10 and 12 years. This strength, he owes it to his daily swimming sessions, which he shares with his masters, Laura and Brian Oliver41 years old.
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A haven of peace for this “excellent swimmer”
” Bailey has always loved the beach…he brings the tennis ball back to you when you throw it in the water. ” Explain Laura to the British newspaper Subway. She says that the sea, which is a stone’s throw from their home, is “ favorite place ” of Bailey and that sometimes, he doesn’t want to leave so much does he feel good about it.
Indeed, the benefits of swimming for dogs are well established. This allows them to reduce stress and avoid other health problems, such as osteoarthritis or stiffness, which tend to intensify with age.
After the effort, comfort!
Bailey spent well. He is entitled to his little ice cream now. His masters love to spoil him and often think of giving him one in the trunk of the car, before returning home.
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The dog, still young in his head, also makes a detour to the shower when he returns home, since he loves to roll in the sand with wet hair. No doubt that Baileythis big dog loved in his village of Tainwill sleep soundly after dark.
By Maria Anki
Web editor
A great friend of animals from a very young age, Maria gives them a real devotion and follows them everywhere on social networks. Coming from a linguistic course, and therefore very keen on writing, she now takes pleasure in rubbing shoulders with the animal world accompanied by her most faithful four-legged companion, Monkey.