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 enjoys 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 worldwide for the event.
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Bobi’s celebration will be a “very traditional” Portuguese celebration, Costa informed Guinness World Records. Local meats and fish will be served with additional aidings, naturally, 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 worldwide, 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.
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Bobi’s birth date, May 11, 1992, was verified by the Veterinary Medical Service of the Municipality of Leiria, who signed up Bobi in 1992.
His age was likewise confirmed by SIACa family pet 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 took care of Bobi given that 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 broken, and now it’s much better,” he included.
Several of Costa’s dogs have live long lives, consisting of Bobi’s mom, Gira, who lived up until 18. But even Costa never ever might have thought of 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, serene environment,” for his durability. A “extremely friendly” dog, Bobi has actually constantly been permitted to stroll the forests surrounding Costa’s home and has actually never ever been chained or leashed. Although nowadays, Bobi, who has trouble walking and whose vision is decreasing, chooses to remain in the family’s lawn.
Like numerous old timers, Bobi enjoys his rest, especially after a good meal. On cold day, he snoozes by the fire.
Costa said that dealing with Bobi for all these years assists him to bear in mind enjoyed ones who are gone.
“Bobi is unique due to the fact that taking a look at him resembles keeping in mind individuals who became part of our family and sadly are no longer here, like my daddy, my sibling, or my grandparents who have actually already left this world,” he said.
“Bobi represents those generations.”
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