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animals1 year ago

"Controversy Surrounds Title of World's Oldest Dog"

Bobi the Portuguese mastiff, previously declared the world's oldest living dog and the oldest dog ever, has been stripped of his title by Guinness World Records due to lack of evidence supporting his claimed age of 31 years and five months. Veterinary experts raised doubts about the plausibility of Bobi's age, and genetic testing could not confirm his exact age. The previous record-holder was Bluey, an Australian cattle dog who died in 1939 aged 29 years and five months. Guinness World Records conducted a review and decided to remove Bobi's record from their records.

animal-news2 years ago

Bobi, the World's Oldest Dog, Passes Away at 31

Bobi, a Portuguese mastiff, has passed away at the remarkable age of 31 years and 165 days, making him the world's oldest known dog. Bobi's longevity shattered the previous record held by Bluey, an Australian cattle-dog who lived to be 29 years and 5 months old. Bobi's exceptional lifespan is attributed to his calm environment, freedom to roam, and a diet similar to his owners. He was saved from a shallow grave as a puppy and became a beloved member of the Costa family in Portugal.