Bobi, world’s oldest dog, celebrates 31st birthday with world record
Bobi, the world’s oldest dog, just turned 31 years old. His owner is throwing him a grandiose birthday party with over 100 guests attending.
Anastasiia Riddle and Cody Godwin, Associated Press
Bobi, the world’s oldest (and possibly luckiest) known dog, has passed away.
He lived for 31 years.
Guinness World Records reported that Bobi, who resided with his human family in the rural village of Conqueiros Portugal, died over the weekend. The family’s home is about 93 miles north of Lisbon, the capital of the country.
The purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, a farm and watch-dog breed known for its confidence and calm demeanor according to the American Kennel Club, lived his entire life with his owner Leonel Costa and his family, Guinness reported.
According to Guinness, Bobi was born on May 11, 1992.
In February 2023, the senior dog was recognized as the world’s oldest living dog and oldest dog ever. He passed away on Saturday at the age of 31 years and 165 days, as reported by Guinness, the authority for all things world record-breaking.
In addition to verification from Guinness, Bobi’s age was also confirmed by Sistema de Informação de Animais de Companhia, a database for authorized pets by the Portuguese government, managed by Sindicato Nacional dos Médicos Veterinários, the national union of veterinarians in the country.
According to Guinness, the average lifespan for a Rafeiro do Alentejo is 12 to 14 years.
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