A Guinness record for the animal world has come to an end. Bobi, the oldest dog in the world, died this weekend at his home in Portugal at 31 years and 165 days old. Quite an achievement.
Guinness confirmed this Monday the death of the dog, which was born on May 11, 1992, in the town of Conqueiros: "He died on October 21 at his home in the Portuguese town of Conqueiros, where he lived his entire life with the Costa family." the record certifying entity has written on its website.
Karen Becker, an American veterinarian who had cared for Bobi in the past, wrote on her Facebook profile: "This sweet boy gained his wings," stating that, "although he has surpassed all dogs in history, his 11,478 days in the earth will never be enough for those who loved him.
The Antelejo mastiff was recognized on February 2 with the Guinness record for the oldest dog in the world to date, a title that until then was held by Spike, a mixed Chihuahua from Ohio (United States).
Their breed, known in Portugal as Rafeiro do Alentejo, is known for protecting livestock. Although the life expectancy of this breed is 13 years, Bobi has managed to far exceed it, becoming the oldest dog of all time.
The secret behind Bobi's longevity is quite simple; The Costa family emphasizes the “quiet and peaceful environment” in which she grew up, far from big cities. Furthermore, he has always had complete freedom of movement, since he has never been tied to a leash. Regarding her diet, Guinness has revealed that Bobi has always consumed “human food.”
