Bobi’s very long life has just ended. The animal, which was named the oldest dog in the world by the Guinness World Record in February, died at the age of 31, Portuguese media reported Monday, citing its owner who lives in a small village in the center from Portugal.
“We have fond memories of a long life where he was happy and, above all, where he made many people happy, especially his family,” Leonel Costa told local media. Bobi, who lived in Conqueiros, a small village near Leiria, “died at the age of 31 years and 165 days,” said the Guinness World Record.
An end of life turned upside down by notoriety
Bobi’s peaceful life had been turned upside down since the announcement on February 1 by Guinness, which lists world records. He was 30 years and 266 days old when his longevity was approved, becoming the oldest dog of all time. In the days that followed, he had a series of visits from curious people and media from around the world.
This Rafeiro, a breed of dog which normally has an average life expectancy of between 12 and 14 years, reminiscent of Guinness, lived surrounded by cats in a house in this small village in the center of the country.