World's Oldest Dog Bobi Dead at 31
Bobi
Sadly, the world's oldest-living dog has died.
Bobi, a 31-year-old Portuguese canine, earned the Guinness World Record for World's Oldest Living Dog in February 2023. Yet, on Saturday, Oct. 21, the very good boy died at a veterinary hospital, Bobi's owner, Leonel Costa, told The Associated Press.
Bobi was purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo—a breed with a typical life expectancy between 10 and 14 years—who was born on May 11, 1992, when Costa was only 8. Together, the owner and dog lived on a farm in Conqueiros, Portugal, alongside four cats.
“Bobi eats what we eat,” Costa previously told the AP, also noting his dog had never been put on a leash.
Previously, the Guinness World Record for World's Oldest Living Dog belonged to an Australian cattle dog named Bluey. (Not to be confused with the kids' cartoon character.) Bluey died at age 29 back in 1939.
Guinness World Records confirmed Bobi's death on Monday, Oct. 23, revealing the canine lived for a total of 31 years and 165 days.
In May, the pooch celebrated his 31st birthday. Over 100 people gathered to celebrate the milestone.
"We've had a lot of journalists and people come from all over the world to take a picture with Bobi," Costa told Guinness World Records at the time. "They've come from all over Europe, as well as the USA and even Japan."
On Sunday, Oct. 22, Dr. Karen Becker, who had the pleasure of meeting Bobi multiple times during his long life, penned a touching tribute via Facebook.
“Is there ever enough time? I think not," Becker wrote. “Last night, this sweet boy earned his wings. Despite outliving every dog in history, his 11,478 days on earth would never be enough, for those who loved him."
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