Bobi, a Portuguese dog recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest living dog, has died at the age of 31.
Veterinarian Karen Becker announced on Facebook on October 23 that Bobi, a male dog of the Rafeiro do Alentejo breed from Leiria, Portugal, had passed away.
"Is there ever enough time? I don't think so. Even though Bobi lived longer than any dog in history, the 11,478 days he spent on this earth were never enough for the people who loved him," Dr. Becker wrote.
Becker first met Bobi in February, after he was recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest living dog, at 30 years and 266 days. Becker also attended Bobi's birthday party on May 11, when he turned 31.
Guinness World Records posted a video of Bobi's life on February 2. Video: X/Guinness World Records
Dr. Becker also quoted Leonel Costa, Bobi's owner, as saying that the dog lived a long life thanks to "good nutrition, regular exposure to nature, freedom to explore his environment, love, and good veterinary care."
"Bobi understands he is very loved," Costa said.
Bobi was registered at the veterinary health authority in Leiria in 1992. His age was also confirmed by SIAC, a pet database authorized by the Portuguese government and maintained by the national federation of veterinarians.
Owner Leonel Costa posted a photo with his dog Bobi in February. Photo: Facebook/Leonel Costa
According to the scientific journal Nature, the average lifespan of a dog is 12 years, and some small breeds can live 1-2 years longer than large dogs. Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs like Bobi have an average lifespan of 12-14 years.
Before Bobi, the world's longest-lived dog record belonged to Bluey, an Australian cattle dog, who lived for 29 years and 5 months.
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