A 30-year-old purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo has been declared the world’s oldest dog at 30 years and 266 days, Guinness World Records said.
Bobi, a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, was born on May 11, 1992, in the village of Conqueiros near the city of Leiria. He was 30 years and 266 days old on Feb. 1, making him officially the world’s oldest living dog — andA Rafeiro do Alentejo is a breed of livestock guardian dog with an average life expectancy of 12 to 14 years, GWR said.
Bobi’s owner Leonel was only 8 years old when the dog was born and described the animal as "one of a kind." Leonel shared many fond memories with his four-legged friend throughout the years, including playing and walking to school together. In 1992, Bobi was registered with the Serviço Medico-Veterinário do Município de Leiria , which confirmed Bobi’s birth date, according to the record-keeping company.
In 2018, the elderly dog suffered a "health scare" but pulled through and now lives a normal life, despite some difficulties with eyesight and walking, according to the record-keeping company. His family believes the secret to his longevity is his life in the countryside in a calm, peaceful environment, surrounded by nature, GWR said.
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