One of the earliest tributes came from Guinness World Records, which said it was “saddened to learn of the death of Bobi, the world’s oldest dog ever”. Until Bobi’s death on Saturday, the planet’s most ancient recorded canine was Bluey, an Australian cattle-dog who died in 1939 at the age of 29 years 5 months. Bobi was registered in 1992 with the veterinary service of the central Portuguese municipality of Leiria, which confirmed his birthdate. Bobi’s death was announced by Dr Karen Becker, a vet who met Bobi several times. Spared the shovel and the grave, he was then adopted by Leonel and his brothers and soon became part of the family.

Source: The Guardian October 24, 2023 00:46 UTC