🐶 World's Oldest Dog, According to Guinness, Celebrates 31st Birthday (1 Viewer)

[DeathHand]

World's oldest dog, according to Guinness, celebrates 31st birthday​

Portugal, May 15, 2023

The world’s oldest dog recently celebrated his 31st birthday, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Bobi, a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, a breed of Portuguese dog, celebrated during a party Saturday at his home in the rural Portuguese village of Conqueiros, where has lived his entire life. More than 100 people attended the “very traditional” Portuguese party, owner Leonel Costa said.

Local meats and fish were served to up to 100 guests, with extra for Bobi, who only eats human food. A dance troupe also performed with Bobi participating in one of their routines.

Costa has owned several old-aged dogs in the past, including Bobi’s mother, Gira, who lived to the age of 18. However, Costa said he never imagined any of his dogs would reach their 30s.

“We see situations like this as a normal result of the life that they have, but Bobi is one of a kind,” Costa said.

One of the biggest contributing factors to Bobi’s longevity is the “calm, peaceful environment” in which he lives, according to Costa. Throughout his life, Bobi has freely roamed the forests surrounding the Costa house. He has never been chained or leashed. The “very sociable” dog was never lonely because he grew up surrounded by many other animals, Costa said.

Now in his senior years, Bobi finds it difficult to walk, so he prefers to hang out at home in the yard. His eyesight has gotten worse, meaning he often bumps into things when he walks. Just like old-aged humans, Bobi sleeps a lot. He immediately lies down in bed after eating, although on cold days he chooses to nap by the fire, his owner said.

Bobi’s birth date has been confirmed by Serviço Medico-Veterinário do Município de Leiria (Veterinary Medical Service of the Municipality of Leiria), which registered Bobi in 1992.

His age also has been verified by SIAC, a pet database authorized by the Portuguese government and managed by the SNMV (Sindicato Nacional dos Médicos Veterinários; National Union of Veterinarians).

Costa, now 38, was just 8 years old when Bobi was born. For him, Bobi is a living reminder of the past, he said.

“Bobi is special because looking at him is like remembering the people who were part of our family and unfortunately are no longer here, like my father, my brother, or my grandparents who have already left this world,” Costa said. “Bobi represents those generations.”

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Bobi

 

[Flatus Tube]

That is awesome!

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This dog clearly has all the right factors in its life. Lucky little bugger!

 

[McM]

We had a cat at home that was a year older than me, it always lived outside and even had a little hut. Healthy all the time.
He disappeared when I was 18 years old.

 

[birbmanisreal]

Happy birthday bobi

 

[Hellvis]

I had a cat that made it to 25 years old!!

 

[DokraOwl]

That dog is so old that Gorbachev had only just relinquished power from the Soviet Union when it was born.

 

[cannedkittens]

He’s humped so many bitches Ron Jeremy would blush.

 

[Ravishing Rick Rude]

He’s humped so many bitches Ron Jeremy would blush.

Or get turned on

 

[smokingpoop]

common bobi W

 

[Kapitän Ghul']

That's amazing. Wished my little buddies would live that long.

 

[MysteryTraveler]

"A dance troupe also performed with Bobi participating in one of their routines." 😁

What beautiul color he is, and his eyes, too. Only a few gray whiskers. I need to eat what he eats.

 

[Inhaler]

Over 230 years old in human years? Pretty impressive

 

[McM]

That's amazing. Wished my little buddies would live that long.

Do you have a pet too? Or had?

 

[Kapitän Ghul']

Do you have a pet too? Or had?

I have one, but had many in the past. Mine typically make it around 15 years. Maybe a little more. Pretty good life for a dog.

 

[mynameILZ]

World's oldest dog, according to Guinness, celebrates 31st birthday​

Portugal, May 15, 2023

The world’s oldest dog recently celebrated his 31st birthday, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Bobi, a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, a breed of Portuguese dog, celebrated during a party Saturday at his home in the rural Portuguese village of Conqueiros, where has lived his entire life. More than 100 people attended the “very traditional” Portuguese party, owner Leonel Costa said.

Local meats and fish were served to up to 100 guests, with extra for Bobi, who only eats human food. A dance troupe also performed with Bobi participating in one of their routines.

Costa has owned several old-aged dogs in the past, including Bobi’s mother, Gira, who lived to the age of 18. However, Costa said he never imagined any of his dogs would reach their 30s.

“We see situations like this as a normal result of the life that they have, but Bobi is one of a kind,” Costa said.

One of the biggest contributing factors to Bobi’s longevity is the “calm, peaceful environment” in which he lives, according to Costa. Throughout his life, Bobi has freely roamed the forests surrounding the Costa house. He has never been chained or leashed. The “very sociable” dog was never lonely because he grew up surrounded by many other animals, Costa said.

Now in his senior years, Bobi finds it difficult to walk, so he prefers to hang out at home in the yard. His eyesight has gotten worse, meaning he often bumps into things when he walks. Just like old-aged humans, Bobi sleeps a lot. He immediately lies down in bed after eating, although on cold days he chooses to nap by the fire, his owner said.

Bobi’s birth date has been confirmed by Serviço Medico-Veterinário do Município de Leiria (Veterinary Medical Service of the Municipality of Leiria), which registered Bobi in 1992.

His age also has been verified by SIAC, a pet database authorized by the Portuguese government and managed by the SNMV (Sindicato Nacional dos Médicos Veterinários; National Union of Veterinarians).

Costa, now 38, was just 8 years old when Bobi was born. For him, Bobi is a living reminder of the past, he said.

“Bobi is special because looking at him is like remembering the people who were part of our family and unfortunately are no longer here, like my father, my brother, or my grandparents who have already left this world,” Costa said. “Bobi represents those generations.”

Source

Bobi
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makes me think about my dog man. Miss him. woulda lived to 20 if not for that car. Hit and run too. life is a cruel mistress, an anomaly rapped in a riddle inside a conundrum, or something like that…

 

[kdu]

soo cute ✊🥺🥺

 

[Chief Queef]

I thought this was going to be about Nancy Pelosi...

 

[Ben doverr]

World's oldest dog, according to Guinness, celebrates 31st birthday​

Portugal, May 15, 2023

The world’s oldest dog recently celebrated his 31st birthday, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Bobi, a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, a breed of Portuguese dog, celebrated during a party Saturday at his home in the rural Portuguese village of Conqueiros, where has lived his entire life. More than 100 people attended the “very traditional” Portuguese party, owner Leonel Costa said.

Local meats and fish were served to up to 100 guests, with extra for Bobi, who only eats human food. A dance troupe also performed with Bobi participating in one of their routines.

Costa has owned several old-aged dogs in the past, including Bobi’s mother, Gira, who lived to the age of 18. However, Costa said he never imagined any of his dogs would reach their 30s.

“We see situations like this as a normal result of the life that they have, but Bobi is one of a kind,” Costa said.

One of the biggest contributing factors to Bobi’s longevity is the “calm, peaceful environment” in which he lives, according to Costa. Throughout his life, Bobi has freely roamed the forests surrounding the Costa house. He has never been chained or leashed. The “very sociable” dog was never lonely because he grew up surrounded by many other animals, Costa said.

Now in his senior years, Bobi finds it difficult to walk, so he prefers to hang out at home in the yard. His eyesight has gotten worse, meaning he often bumps into things when he walks. Just like old-aged humans, Bobi sleeps a lot. He immediately lies down in bed after eating, although on cold days he chooses to nap by the fire, his owner said.

Bobi’s birth date has been confirmed by Serviço Medico-Veterinário do Município de Leiria (Veterinary Medical Service of the Municipality of Leiria), which registered Bobi in 1992.

His age also has been verified by SIAC, a pet database authorized by the Portuguese government and managed by the SNMV (Sindicato Nacional dos Médicos Veterinários; National Union of Veterinarians).

Costa, now 38, was just 8 years old when Bobi was born. For him, Bobi is a living reminder of the past, he said.

“Bobi is special because looking at him is like remembering the people who were part of our family and unfortunately are no longer here, like my father, my brother, or my grandparents who have already left this world,” Costa said. “Bobi represents those generations.”

Source

Bobi
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Nice

 

[Private Joker]

World's oldest dog, according to Guinness, celebrates 31st birthday​

Portugal, May 15, 2023

The world’s oldest dog recently celebrated his 31st birthday, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Bobi, a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, a breed of Portuguese dog, celebrated during a party Saturday at his home in the rural Portuguese village of Conqueiros, where has lived his entire life. More than 100 people attended the “very traditional” Portuguese party, owner Leonel Costa said.

Local meats and fish were served to up to 100 guests, with extra for Bobi, who only eats human food. A dance troupe also performed with Bobi participating in one of their routines.

Costa has owned several old-aged dogs in the past, including Bobi’s mother, Gira, who lived to the age of 18. However, Costa said he never imagined any of his dogs would reach their 30s.

“We see situations like this as a normal result of the life that they have, but Bobi is one of a kind,” Costa said.

One of the biggest contributing factors to Bobi’s longevity is the “calm, peaceful environment” in which he lives, according to Costa. Throughout his life, Bobi has freely roamed the forests surrounding the Costa house. He has never been chained or leashed. The “very sociable” dog was never lonely because he grew up surrounded by many other animals, Costa said.

Now in his senior years, Bobi finds it difficult to walk, so he prefers to hang out at home in the yard. His eyesight has gotten worse, meaning he often bumps into things when he walks. Just like old-aged humans, Bobi sleeps a lot. He immediately lies down in bed after eating, although on cold days he chooses to nap by the fire, his owner said.

Bobi’s birth date has been confirmed by Serviço Medico-Veterinário do Município de Leiria (Veterinary Medical Service of the Municipality of Leiria), which registered Bobi in 1992.

His age also has been verified by SIAC, a pet database authorized by the Portuguese government and managed by the SNMV (Sindicato Nacional dos Médicos Veterinários; National Union of Veterinarians).

Costa, now 38, was just 8 years old when Bobi was born. For him, Bobi is a living reminder of the past, he said.

“Bobi is special because looking at him is like remembering the people who were part of our family and unfortunately are no longer here, like my father, my brother, or my grandparents who have already left this world,” Costa said. “Bobi represents those generations.”

Source

Bobi
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Right on Bobi. Keep knocking down the years 👍🐕

 

[olanzapine06]

I had a cat that made it to 25 years old!!

Cathags always making it about their cat smh