Bobi’s advanced age was remarkable: Dogs of his breed normally live 12 to 14 years.
And although there are many exceptions, smaller dogs in general live longer than midsize ones, who live longer than the largest.
It noted that while Bobi had been registered on a Portuguese government database, his listed age was based entirely on the owner’s say-so.
Questions were also raised because the dog appeared to be overweight in photos, not a good sign for extreme longevity.
It said that while the timeline could vary, it sought to keep such investigations to three or fewer months.
Persons:
Bobi’s, Bobi, Danny Chambers, Leonel Costa
Organizations:
Wired, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, Guardian
Locations:
Conqueiros, Portugal