Bobi (dog)

Bobi (11 May 1992 – 21 October 2023) was a male purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo dog cared for by Leonel Costa of Conqueiros, Leiria, Portugal. On 2 February 2023, Bobi was confirmed as the first dog on record to live to the age of 30, along with being the oldest dog on record to ever live.[2] On 11 May 2023, Bobi turned 31.[3]

Bobi
Bobi with Guinness certification
SpeciesDog (Canis familiaris)
BreedRafeiro do Alentejo
SexMale
Born(1992-05-11)11 May 1992
Conqueiros, Leiria, Portugal
Died21 October 2023(2023-10-21) (aged 31)
Conqueiros, Leiria, Portugal[1]
Known forOldest dog in history whose age can be verified
OwnerCosta family

Certification

Bobi's age has been recorded in the Portuguese government's pet database and certified by Guinness World Records.[4]

Bobi was born as one of four male puppies in an outbuilding where his caretaker's family stored wood. His brothers were all buried alive after birth due to Costa's father not wanting to take care of more animals. Since Bobi blended in with the wood at birth, Costa's father did not see him when he was collecting the puppies to bury.[5]

According to Guinness World Records, Bobi was the oldest verified living dog as well as the oldest verified dog in history, being 30 years 266 days old as of evaluation on 1 February 2023,[6] surpassing the previous record held by Bluey, a female Australian Cattle Dog, who was euthanized on November 14, 1939, aged 29 years and 5 months.[7] On 7 December 2022, in the U.S state of Ohio, a 23-year-old chihuahua named Spike was certified as the oldest living dog. However, this title was short-lived, as two weeks later Bobi's age was verified.[8] When Bobi died, Spike regained his title as the world's oldest living dog.[9]

Later life and death

The owners stated that Bobi was in reasonably good health for his age, although he had trouble walking and possessed poor eyesight. Overall, he had a good run of health, but did collapse due to breathing difficulties in 2018. The Costas attributed Bobi's longevity to a "calm, peaceful environment" and consumption of fresh food rather than conventional dog food. His longevity could also be attributed to his genetics, as Bobi's mother lived to 18 years.[10]

In honour of Bobi's 31st birthday, 100 guests were invited to celebrate the occasion which was marked by eating meat and fish, with a performance by a troupe of dancers.[11]

It was reported by Dr Karen Becker that Bobi had died on 21 October 2023, aged 31.[12]

See also

References
  1. Jones, Sam (2023-10-23). "World's oldest known dog dies aged 31 after being saved from shallow grave as pup". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  2. "Oldest dog ever". Guinness World Records. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  3. "World's oldest dog Bobi the Rafeiro celebrated his 31st birthday with massive party plans". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2023-05-12. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  4. "Bobi breaks Guinness World Record for oldest dog ever". BBC News. 2023-02-03. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  5. "'Oldest dog ever,' Bobi, dethrones Guinness World Records holder". 2023-02-02. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  6. "Oldest dog EVER record broken by 30-year-old Bobi from Portugal". Guinness World Records. 2023-02-02. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  7. Harris, Rob (2023-02-06). "Bobi beats Australia's Bluey to become world's oldest dog". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  8. "Sorry, Spike. There's a new world's oldest living dog – and he's the oldest ever recorded". CNN News. 3 February 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  9. "Bobi, the world's oldest known dog ever, dies at 31". NBC News.
  10. "Bobi breaks Guinness World Record for oldest dog ever". BBC News. 2023-02-03. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  11. "World's oldest dog, according to Guinness, celebrates 31st birthday". AP News. May 15, 2023. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  12. "Bobi, the world's oldest dog ever, dies aged 31". BBC News. 23 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
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