World’s oldest dog, Bobi, dies at the age of 31 years in Portugal
He had broken the record for the oldest dog just 6 months back which stood since 1939 in February.
On May 11, 1992, Bobi, a Portugal mastiff, came into the world. In February of this year, he earned recognition from the Guinness World Records as the oldest dog ever, surpassing the previous record held by an Australian cattle-dog named Bluey, who lived to be 29 years and five months before passing away in 1939.
The news of Bobi’s passing was shared on social media by Dr. Karen Becker, a veterinarian who had the pleasure of meeting Bobi on several occasions. She expressed, “Despite outliving every dog in history, his 11,478 days on earth would never be enough, for those who loved him.”
Bobi spent his entire life alongside Leonel Costa and his family in the quiet village of Conqueiros in Portugal. According to Costa, Bobi was born in an outhouse with three siblings, but unfortunately, the other puppies had to be euthanized due to an excess of animals in the family.
Against the odds, Bobi managed to escape and found his way back to the rural home. Costa, who was just eight years old when Bobi was born, believed that the serene and tranquil environment in which Bobi lived, far from the bustling cities, contributed to his remarkable longevity.
Costa, now 38, mentioned that Bobi’s diet consisted of the same food that the family consumed, and he was never confined with chains or leashes. Remarkably, Bobi celebrated his 31st birthday in May, a remarkable feat considering that his breed typically has a life expectancy of 12 to 14 years. His birth date was authenticated by both the Portuguese government’s pet database and the National Union of Veterinarians.
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