The world's oldest dog, Bobi, has passed away at the incredible age of 31. He was born on May 11, 1992, and was recognized as the oldest dog ever by the Guinness World Records in February.
Bobi, a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, broke a record that was held for over 80 years by an Australian cattle-dog named Bluey, who lived for 29 years and five months before passing away in 1939.
A veterinarian, Dr. Karen Becker, confirmed Bobi's death, saying, "Last night, this sweet boy earned his wings. He lived for 11,478 days on Earth, outliving every other dog in history. We wish him a peaceful journey."
Bobi spent his whole life with Leonel Costa and his family in the rural village of Conqueiros in Portugal.
He was born in an outhouse with three siblings, but Bobi managed to escape and continued to live with the Costa family.
Costa, who was just eight years old when Bobi was born, believes that the dog's peaceful environment away from the city contributed to his long life. He always ate the same food as the family, and he was never tied up or put on a leash.
Bobi celebrated his 31st birthday in May, which is quite impressive since his breed typically lives for 12 to 14 years.
His birthdate was officially confirmed by the Portuguese government's pet database and the National Union of Veterinarians.
