CNN —The world’s “oldest ever dog” Bobi, who died in October reportedly aged 31, has provisionally lost his title as Guinness World Records (GWR) investigates his age, a spokesperson for the company told CNN on Tuesday.
“While our review is ongoing we have decided to temporarily pause both the record titles for oldest dog living & ever just until all of our findings are in place,” the spokesperson said.
Bobi poses for a photo with his owner Leonel Costa and his Guinness World Record certificates for the oldest dog in May 2023.
He was a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo – a breed of livestock guardian dog – according Costa.
The previous record holder for oldest living dog and the oldest dog ever was held by Australian cattle-dog Bluey, who was born in 1910 and lived to be 29 years and five months old.
Persons:
Bobi, Leonel Costa, Jorge Jeronimo, Costa, Bluey
Organizations:
CNN, Guinness World Records, Serviço Medico, Veterinary Medical Service, Guinness, AP, GWR, American Kennel Club
Locations:
Município, Leiria, SIAC, Portuguese, Alentejo, Costa, Conqueiros, Lisbon