‘World’s oldest dog’ record back on leash under inquiry
Guinness World Records has suspended the world’s oldest dog title awarded to a Portuguese hound named Bobi last year, while it holds a review after vets raised doubts about its age.
Bobi, a reportedly 31-year-old guard dog, lived on a farm in the village of Conqueiros in Portugal with its owner, Leonel Costa.
He was announced as the world’s oldest living dog and oldest dog ever last February. He was said to have been born on May 11, 1992 and died last October.
“While our review is ongoing we have decided to temporarily pause both the record titles for oldest dog living and ever, just until all of our findings are in place,” Guinness World Records said on Tuesday.
The group said it had received correspondence from some vets questioning the dog’s age and took note of public commentary from vets and other professionals.
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Some observers also said that photographs of the dog from the 1990s appeared to show different coloured paws and fur than those taken more recently.
Bobi was a Rafeiro do Alentejo, a breed that has an average life expectancy of some 10 to 14 years.
Calls and texts to the dog’s owner went unanswered.
– with AAP
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