[Ammi]

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Bobi, a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo Portuguese dog, poses for a photo with his Guinness World Record certificates for the oldest dog, at his home in Conqueiros, central Portugal.

A 31-year-old dog that had been declared the world’s oldest dog ever has died, it has been announced.

A purebred Rafeiro Alentejano who spent his entire life in a village in central Portugal, Bobi died over the weekend, his owner told The Associated Press.

Bobi lived on a farm in the village of Conqueiros with four cats. He was born on May 11, 1992, when his owner, Leonel Costa, was just eight years old.

Officials at the Guinness World Records on Monday said they were “saddened to learn of the death of Bobi, the world’s oldest dog ever”. In a statement on their website, they said Bobi lived to be 31 years and 165 days old and died on Saturday.

Bobi claimed the Guinness World Record from Bluey, an Australian cattle dog, who died in 1939 aged 29 and five months.

The Rafeiro do Alentejo is a breed of Portuguese dog that has an average life expectancy of ten to 14 years.

Despite outliving every dog in history, his 11,478 days on earth would never be enough for those who loved him,” said Karen Becker, a veterinarian who met Bobi several times and who was the first to announce his death on social media. “Godspeed, Bobi.”

In an interview earlier this year, Costa told The Associated Press that Bobi’s secret to a long life was good food, fresh air and lots of love.

“Bobi eats what we eat,” said Costa, adding Bobi had never been put on a leash.

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/bobi-world...182944629.html


…what a truly incredible achievement……supporting his human family through childhood days to adult life and the joy and love and comfort he would have given to all who loved him…and now it’s time for his rest…Bobi……

[joeysteele]

Incredible age.
What a special pet.
Beautiful dog.

[fruit_cake]

wow, that's amazing, well done Bobi, and rest in peace.

My friend has a red fox Labrador that looks a bit like Bobi, he's been so strong and helped her through a tough time. Reminds me of him

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by fruit_cake

wow, that's amazing, well done Bobi, and rest in peace.

My friend has a red fox Labrador that looks a bit like Bobi, he's been so strong and helped her through a tough time. Reminds me of him

…that’s the thing, isn’t it…how much a dog/pet person can be such a support through many things in life…and instinctively sense when that support is needed most…it’s lovely that your friend has felt that also…..

[Kazanne]

Very sad ,but amazing he lived so long,how I wish all dogs lived longer (as I do lots of animals) The oldest one of my dogs ever lived was 20.RIP Bobi.

[fruit_cake]

Originally Posted by Ammi

…that’s the thing, isn’t it…how much a dog/pet person can be such a support through many things in life…and instinctively sense when that support is needed most…it’s lovely that your friend has felt that also…..

yes it's been quite an eye opener for me as more of a cat person really, I was instinctively afraid of dogs but have recently learned more about them and didn't really realise how emotional and supportive they can be, I know a few people who have gone through very difficult times and might not have made it were it not for their dogs

[bots]

what an amazing feat

[user104658]

FFS the thought of my fat lump of a dog still being here in 27 years time, shedding hair everywhere. I'll be 65 .

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Soldier Boy

FFS the thought of my fat lump of a dog still being here in 27 years time, shedding hair everywhere. I'll be 65 .

RIP to Bobi, an incredible lifespan.