From Record Holder to Record Loser — The Fall of Bobi’s Historic ‘Oldest Dog’ Title
In a surprising turn of events, Guinness World Records (GWR) has rescinded the title of “Oldest Dog Ever” from Bobi, a Portuguese dog, following an extensive review of the evidence supporting his age.
Bobi, a Rafeiro do Alentejo breed, was previously recognized in February 2023 for his remarkable age of 31 years. However, this recognition was short-lived, as doubts about the authenticity of his age led to a formal investigation and the eventual stripping of his title.
Investigation Leads to Title Suspension
GWR’s decision came after a thorough investigation initiated due to concerns from veterinarians and experts about the veracity of Bobi’s age. The review scrutinized Bobi’s microchip data and a veterinarian’s statement, which were pivotal in the initial awarding of the record. However, GWR found the evidence inconclusive, leading to the suspension of Bobi’s title in January, just months before his death in October 2023, People reports.