His owner credits much of Bobi's longevity to living in a 'calm, peaceful environment.'
In addition to being the world's oldest living dog, Bobi is now also confirmed to be the oldest dog ever.
Guinness said the previous oldest confirmed dog was an Australian cattle dog, Bluely, who died in 1939 at 29 years and 5 months old. Bobi taking the titles of the world's oldest living dog and the oldest dog ever was a surprise for Costa. "I never thought of registering Bobi to break the record because fortunately, our animals have always lasted for many years," he told Guinness – noting that Bobi's mother, Gira, lived to age 18 and another one of their dogs, Chicote, lived to be 22.Regular veterinarian appointments and exams for Bobbi show that he is"doing well for his advanced age," Costa told Guinness.
According to Guinness, the average lifespan for a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo is 12 to 14 years. The breed is known for protecting livestock, the
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