Bobi, the world’s oldest dog, is turning 31 today.
A pure-blooded Rafeiro do Alentejo, Bobi deals with his owner Leonel Costa, 38, and his family in the rural town of Conqueiros, in Leiria, Portugal, according to Guinness World Records.
Bobi, who consumes just human food and likes a good nap, will commemorate his birthday in design with a blowout celebration on Saturday that will include more than 100 visitors, a few of whom are flying in globally for the event.
Bobi’s celebration will be a “very traditional” Portuguese celebration, Costa informed Guinness World Records. Local meats and fish will be served with additional assistings, obviously, for the birthday boy.
A dance performers is likewise set to carry out, and Bobi will take part in among the dances.
Bobi is not just the oldest living dog on the planet, he’s the oldest living dog ever. Guinness World Records honored him with both titles in February.
“We’ve had a lot of journalists and people come from all over the world to take a picture with Bobi,” said Costa.
Bobi’s birth date, May 11, 1992, was verified by Serviço Medico-Veterinário do Município de Leiria (Veterinary Medical Service of the Municipality of Leiria), who signed up Bobi in 1992.
His age was likewise confirmed by SIAC, an animal database licensed by the Portuguese federal government and handled by the SNMV (Sindicato Nacional dos Médicos Veterinários; National Union of Veterinarians).
Costa, who has actually dealt with and looked after Bobi because he was 8, said Bobi remains in health, although he kept in mind that he just recently took Bobi to the veterinarian due to the fact that he was worried that Bobi’s popularity was triggering him physical and psychological tension.
“There were a lot of pictures taken and he had to get up and down many times. It wasn’t easy for him,” said Cosa.
“His health was a little damaged, but now it’s better,” he added.
Several of Costa’s dogs have live long lives, including Bobi’s mother, Gira, who lived until 18. But even Costa never could have imagined that a dog of his would reach his 30s.
“If Bobi spoke only he could explain this,” said Costa.
Costa credits Bobi’s way of life, that includes a “calm, peaceful environment,” for his longevity. A “very sociable” dog, Bobi has always been allowed to roam the forests surrounding Costa’s home and has never been chained or leashed. Although these days, Bobi, who has difficulty walking and whose eyesight is declining, prefers to stay in the family’s yard.
Like many old timers, Bobi relishes his rest, particularly after a good meal. On cold day, he naps by the fire.
Costa said that living with Bobi for all these years helps him to remember loved ones who are gone.
“Bobi is special because looking at him is like remembering the people who were part of our family and unfortunately are no longer here, like my father, my brother, or my grandparents who have already left this world,” he said.
“Bobi represents those generations.”
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