Bobi, who died last year, was claimed to be 31 years old. Last February, Bobi was declared the world’s oldest dog ever and the oldest living dog. The veterinarians mentioned that the common life expectancy for Bobi’s breed, Rafeiro do Alentejo, is 10 to 14 years. Wired magazine reported in December that Bobi’s age had no independent or government verification beyond his owner’s claim. Bobi’s owner, Leonel Costa, said in May that the dog’s mother had lived to 18 years. Costa said that Bobi’s final age of 31 would have been unthinkable in another era and that he was unique. The Guinness World Records (GWR) recognized a 23-year-old Chihuahua named Spike as the oldest living dog after Bobi’s death. A formal review is currently being conducted by Guinness World Records. As per a recent report , Guinness World Records announced that they were reviewing their title for the oldest dog, and that they had suspended applications for the oldest living dog and oldest ever dog titles until the review is complete.
“A formal review into the oldest dog record is taking place, which involves GWR reviewing evidence we have on file, seeking new evidence, [and] reaching out to experts and those linked to the original application,” Amanda Marcus, a spokesperson, said in a statement .
A review was initiated after veterinarians raised questions about the age of the Portuguese dog that held the title. According to Marcus of GWR, no action has been taken in relation to any record holders yet, and any actions will depend on the review’s outcome. Costa has not responded to a request for comment.
