Guinness World Records Revokes Title of World's Oldest Dog After Investigation

Guinness World Records has revoked the title of "oldest dog ever" from a deceased Portuguese canine named Bobi after an inquiry found insufficient evidence to support the claim. The dog, reportedly 31 years old, had been living on a farm in Portugal and was proclaimed as the world's oldest living dog and oldest dog ever in February 2023. GWR opened an investigation following concerns raised by veterinarians and other experts, and found a lack of conclusive evidence from Bobi's microchip data. The group emphasized the need for documentary evidence for all years of a pet's life and stated that it was too early to identify a new record holder.