Guinness World Records Reviews 'World's Oldest Dog' Title

Overview

• Guinness World Records has launched a formal review of the title of 'world's oldest dog' previously awarded to a Portuguese dog named Bobi, who died last year.
• Doubts about Bobi's age were raised by veterinarians and experts after his death, leading to the investigation.
• Bobi, a Rafeiro do Alentejo, was reportedly 31 years and 165 days old when he died, a lifespan significantly longer than the typical 12 to 14 years for his breed.
• Questions about Bobi's age were raised due to inconsistencies in his registration and physical appearance in photos over the years.
• Bobi's owner, Leonel Costa, has defended the dog's age and attributes his longevity to a diet of human food and a free-roaming lifestyle in the countryside.