Guinness World Records announced on Monday (October 23) that Bobi, a remarkable canine known for his record-breaking longevity, has passed away at the age of 31 in Portugal. Bobi, a loyal guard dog, spent his entire life in the village of Conqueiros, located in central Portugal.
Born on May 11, 1992, Bobi belonged to his owner, Leonel Costa, who was just 8 years old at the time. Earlier this year, Costa attributed Bobi's extraordinary lifespan to a diet of human food and the joy of living amidst the refreshing countryside. Notably, Bobi was never tethered by a leash.
"Bobi eats what we eat," stated the dog's owner.
In February of this year, Bobi was officially recognised as the world's oldest dog by Guinness World Records.
Officials at Guinness World Records expressed their sadness at the news of Bobi's passing, noting that he had lived for 31 years and 165 days before departing on a Saturday, Deutsche Welle reported.
"Despite outliving every dog in history, his 11,478 days on earth would never be enough for those who loved him," remarked veterinarian Karen Becker, as per DW report.
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More than 100 people joined in the celebration of Bobi's 31st birthday back in May, as reported by Guinness World Records.
Bobi was a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, a breed typically associated with a life expectancy of 10 to 14 years. Interestingly, Leonel Costa also cares for four cats.
Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs have a traditional role as sheepdogs, making Bobi's remarkable longevity all the more extraordinary. The previous record holder was an Australian cattle dog that lived for 29 years and five months before passing away in 1939.