The world’s oldest dog ever, a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, has died at the age of 31 years and 165 days. Photo: Guinness World Records
World’s oldest ever dog dies
The world’s oldest dog ever, a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, has died at the age of 31 years and 165 days.
The world’s oldest dog ever, a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, has died at the age of 31 years and 165 days. Photo: Guinness World Records
The world’s oldest dog ever has died at the age of 31 years and 165 days.
FAQ | Can I use a dog dewormer on my cat?
Guinness World Record holder Bobi, a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, passed away at his home in Portugal on Saturday.
His death was announced on social media by a veterinarian who met Bobi several times.
FAQ | Can dogs drink oat milk?
“Despite outliving every dog in history, his 11 478 days on earth would never be enough, for those who loved him,” wrote Dr Karen Becker.
Born on 11 May 1992, Bobi became both the world’s oldest living dog and the oldest dog ever in February 2023 – beating an almost 85-old record for the latter title.
The previous oldest dog ever was Australia’s Bluey, who died in 1939 at the age of 29 years and five months.
FAQ | Why do dogs roll on their backs?
Bobi’s grand old age was validated by the Portuguese government’s pet database, which is managed by the National Union of Veterinarians.
Bobi lived his whole life with the Costa family in the village of Conqueiros, near Portugal’s west coast, after being born with three siblings in an outbuilding.
Leonel Costa, who was eight years old at the time, said his parents had too many animals and had to put the puppies down, but Bobi escaped.
