AdvertisementIn February 2023, the Guinness World Records announced that it had found the world's oldest living canine and the oldest dog ever recorded.
But the Guinness World Records is now putting his title on hold amid a wave of questions over the legitimacy of his claim.
Bobi's age is registered in Portugal's government database, which Guinness World Records said it checked before giving out the award.
AdvertisementBobi's record came just after Spike, a 23-year-old Chihuahua, was named the oldest living dog by the Guinness World Records.
AdvertisementThe Guinness World Records' press team did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent outside regular business hours.
Persons:
Bobi, —, Leonal Costa, Danny Chambers, Chambers, Costa
Organizations:
Guinness World Records, Service, World Records, Records, Associated Press, Veterinary, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, Guardian, Guinness, WIRED, AP
Locations:
Alentejo, Portugal, Chihuahua, Australian