RIP Bobi, world's oldest dog

[ycbm]

Never been on a lead. Never given any food except what the family were eating. Supposed to have been culled as a puppy but escaped. Made 31 years old!

The World's Oldest Dog Ever Dies at 31

Bobi lived in Portugal since he was born in 1992. Guinness World Records determined he was the oldest ever dog before he died at age 31.

www.dailypaws.com

 

[meleeka]

Wow that is amazing!

 

[stormox]

Not sure I believe it.....

 

[AmyMay]

Not sure I believe it.....

Nor me tbh. It was on the radio yesterday and I thought

 

[bonny]

Nor me tbh. It was on the radio yesterday and I thought

To get in Guinness book of records it has to be verified, plus he’s been in the same family since birth so lots of people would know him. Stop being doubting Thomases, it’s an amazing age.

 

[ycbm]

Nor me tbh. It was on the radio yesterday and I thought

Guinness Book of Records have verified it and they are very tough to fool. Previous record holder was an American dog that made almost 30 years old.

 

[CorvusCorax]

How was it verified, just out of interest?

 

[ycbm]

How was it verified, just out of interest?

It says in the article "Guiness consulted the Veterinary Medical Service of the Municipality of Leiria to verify Bobi's age, and they confirmed his birthdate: May 11, 1992." I suspect the family also had photos.

Guinness have been pretty tight on their verification over the years, I would like to believe it's true.
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[Jenko109]

I really hope it's true, but am also sceptical.

The dog doesnt even look like an old dog

 

[CorvusCorax]

It says in the article "Guiness consulted the Veterinary Medical Service of the Municipality of Leiria to verify Bobi's age, and they confirmed his birthdate: May 11, 1992." I suspect the family also had photos.

Guinness have been pretty tight on their verification over the years, I would like to believe it's true.
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Photos of a brown dog?

I don't think microchips were around in those days so it would be interesting to find out what records were on file with the vet to tie to that particular dog.

I'm sure we all know a farmer who's had a collie called Shep or five over the last half century!!

 

[ycbm]

I found this on Euronews.

"His birth date had been confirmed by the Portuguese government's pet database and by the National Union of Veterinarians. Officials at the Guinness World Records on Monday said they were "saddened to learn of the death of Bobi, the world's oldest dog ever."

 

[CorvusCorax]

What links the dog to the database, I wonder? Microchip, ear tattoo, blood test?

Just an aside, he's not any of the colours listed on the linked AKC breed standard page for his breed on the original article.

 

[Birker2020]

How amazing. But how heart breaking for the owners too, such a long time to have loved an animal.

 

[The Xmas Furry]

I really hope it's true, but am also sceptical.

The dog doesnt even look like an old dog

Maybe it's one of their favourite photos?
When I very sadly lost P dog 3 weeks ago, I remembered her with mostly younger photos.

 

[Birker2020]

Maybe it's one of their favourite photos?
When I very sadly lost P dog 3 weeks ago, I remembered her with mostly younger photos.

I think the because the photo is next to the certificate from the GBOR it dates the photo as being very recent.

 

[DabDab]

Maybe it's one of their favourite photos?
When I very sadly lost P dog 3 weeks ago, I remembered her with mostly younger photos.

Oh no TFF, sorry you lost P dog x

 

[rara007]

It changed lots over the years that dog…..!

 

[Kaylum]

Photos of a brown dog?

I don't think microchips were around in those days so it would be interesting to find out what records were on file with the vet to tie to that particular dog.

I'm sure we all know a farmer who's had a collie called Shep or five over the last half century!!

We had a dog microchipped 33 years ago so they were.

 

[SereneSerenade]

Rest in peace, Bobi.

 

[Squeak]

I hope it's true because it gives me hope that my dogs could live longer than the average early to mid teens.

 

[CorvusCorax]

Cynical, us?

‘World’s oldest dog’ title under review as claim is investigated

Bobi the Portuguese mastiff held Guinness world record when he died at apparent age of 31 last October

www.theguardian.com

Was Bobi the World’s Oldest Dog—or a Fraud?

A quest to uncover the truth about Bobi, named the “oldest dog ever” by Guinness World Records, led to dog fur experts and conspiracy theories and left me with serious questions about how world records are verified.

www.wired.com

 

[Aru]

Cynical, us?

‘World’s oldest dog’ title under review as claim is investigated

Bobi the Portuguese mastiff held Guinness world record when he died at apparent age of 31 last October

www.theguardian.com

Was Bobi the World’s Oldest Dog—or a Fraud?

A quest to uncover the truth about Bobi, named the “oldest dog ever” by Guinness World Records, led to dog fur experts and conspiracy theories and left me with serious questions about how world records are verified.

www.wired.com

I seen this and wondered had someone else seen the redaction

Suspicious changes of markings on the feet over the years was one of the big red flags I've read about.
That and the colour change- though some of that coat change could have down to him an aging dog with coat changes/sun bleaching and poor image quality making it hard to assess.
Disappointing that Guinness didn't their due diligence at the start.