The world’s oldest dog just recently commemorated his 31st birthday, according to the Guinness Book of World Records
May 15, 2023, 12:05 AM ET
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The world’s oldest dog just recently commemorated his 31st birthday, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.
Bobi, a pure-blooded Rafeiro do Alentejo, a breed of Portuguese dog, commemorated throughout a celebration Saturday at his home in the rural Portuguese town of Conqueiros, where has actually lived his whole life.
More than 100 individuals went to the “very traditional” Portuguese celebration, owner Leonel Costa said.
Local meats and fish were served to approximately 100 visitors, with additional for Bobi, who just consumes human food. A dance performers likewise carried out with Bobi taking part in among their regimens.
Costa has actually owned a number of old-aged dogs in the past, consisting of Bobi’s mom, Gira, who lived to the age of 18. However, Costa said he never ever thought of any of his dogs would reach their 30s.
“We see situations like this as a normal result of the life that they have, but Bobi is one of a kind,” Costa said.
One of the greatest contributing aspects to Bobi’s durability is the “calm, peaceful environment” in which he lives, according to Costa.
Throughout his life, Bobi has actually easily strolled the forests surrounding the Costa house. He has actually never ever been chained or leashed.
The “very sociable” dog was never ever lonesome since he matured surrounded by numerous other animals, Costa said.
Now in his senior years, Bobi discovers it hard to walk, so he chooses to hang out at home in the lawn. His vision has actually become worse, implying he typically run into things when he strolls. Just like old-aged human beings, Bobi sleeps a lot. He instantly rests in bed after consuming, although on cold days he selects to nap by the fire, his owner said.
Bobi’s birth date has actually been validated by the Veterinary Medical Service of the Municipality of Leiria, which signed up Bobi in 1992.
His age likewise has actually been 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, now 38, was simply 8 years of ages when Bobi was born. For him, Bobi is a living suggestion of the past, he said.
“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,” Costa said. “Bobi represents those generations.”
