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World’s Oldest Dog Sets Age Record

The World’s oldest dog has set an age record. The age record has actually certified by the Guinness Book of World Records. Bobi is the World’s Oldest Dog as he…

World's Oldest Dog

World’s Oldest Dog

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The World's oldest dog has set an age record. The age record has actually certified by the Guinness Book of World Records. Bobi is the World's Oldest Dog as he just turned 31 on May 11. Yes, 31-years-old! He is a Portuguese breed of livestock guardian dog that lives with the Costa family in village of Conqueiros, Portugal.

Not only is Bobi is World's Oldest Dog, but is also oldest living dog ever. An Australian Cattle dog held the record for 83 years after the dog died when it was 29 years and 5 months old.

[SOURCE: UPI]

16 Great Tampa Bay Dog Parks Listed By County

16 Great Tampa Bay dog parks listed by county. Monday was National Hug Your Dog Day! I know you already did that. Now let's hit the road. Take a trip to the Dog Parks below! Why a dog park? 3 Good Reasons:

Socialization for dogs: Dog parks provide a safe and enclosed space for dogs to interact and play with other dogs. Exercise and health benefits for dogs: Dog parks give dogs an opportunity to exercise and burn off energy in a way that they may not be able to do in a smaller or less enclosed area. Community building: Dog parks can bring together dog owners and create a sense of community.

Note that this Tampa area list is not exhaustive and there may be other dog parks within these counties or nearby areas. It's always a good idea to check with local government websites or community forums for the most up-to-date information on dog parks in the area. Also: The addresses provided are for the park entrances, and specific dog park areas within these parks may have their own designated entrances.

Tampa Bay Dog Parks List By County:

1. Pinellas County:

Enterprise Dog Park: 2671 Enterprise Rd E, Clearwater, FL 33761

2. Pinellas County:

Fort De Soto Dog Beach: 3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL 33715

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3. Pinellas County:

John Chesnut Sr. Park: 2200 East Lake Road, Palm Harbor, FL 34685

4. Pinellas County:

Walsingham Park: 12615 102nd Ave N, Largo, FL 33778

5. Hillsborough County:

Al Lopez Park: 4810 N Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33614

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6. Hillsborough County:

Davis Island Dog Beach: 1002 Severn Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

7. Hillsborough County:

Gadsden Park: 6901 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL 33611

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8. Hillsborough County:

Picnic Island Dog Park: 7404 Picnic Island Blvd, Tampa, FL 33616

9. Pasco County:

Happy Tails Dog Park: 8701 Old County Rd 54, New Port Richey, FL 34653

10. Pasco County:

Land O'Lakes Dog Park: 3904 Land O' Lakes Blvd, Land O' Lakes, FL 34639

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11. Pasco County:

Trinity Paw Park: 7700 River Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34655

12. Pasco County:

Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park: 9120 Old Post Rd, Port Richey, FL 34668

13. Hernando County:

Delta Woods Park: 3400 Deltona Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34606

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14. Hernando County:

Linda Pedersen Park at Jenkins Creek: 6300 Shoal Line Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34607

15. Hernando County:

Pine Island Park: 10840 Pine Island Dr, Spring Hill, FL 34607

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16. Hernando County:

Rotary Centennial Park: 10375 Sandlor St, Spring Hill, FL 34608

Kevin is a member of Tampa Bay‘s Hometown Morning Krewe on 995 QYK. He has been with the station for 25 years, is a Tampa native, and went to Jesuit High School and USF. Go Bulls!. He is passionate about all things Tampa Bay. Kevin writes articles on the ongoing road projects around the Tampa Bay area, awards that Tampa Bay cities and businesses have won and country music happenings around the Bay area. He is always doing many things with his wife and kids. He loves to read books and play video games in his spare time.