World's Oldest Dog, Bobi, Dies at Age 31, Surpassing Previous Guinness World Record

Owner attributes Bobi's longevity to diet of human food, freedom to roam and regular veterinary care; fondly remembered by more than 100 individuals who attended his last birthday.

Bobi, a purebred Rafeiro Alentejano, set the record for the world's oldest dog, living for 31 years and 165 days. He surpassed the previous record set in 1939 by an Australian cattle-dog.
Bobi's longevity is attributed to a diet of human food that was stripped of strong flavors, freedom to roam in his rural Portuguese village, and regular veterinary care.
Bobi's age was verified by both a pet database authorised by the Portuguese government and the National Union of Veterinarians
In his early years, Bobi narrowly escaped being put down due to the family's financial situation and a belief that there were too many pets in the house.
In his final stage of life, Bobi's health deteriorated with thinning fur and declining eyesight. However, he still enjoyed spending time with the family’s cats and resting.
More than 100 people attended Bobi’s 31st birthday party, showcasing the fondness many held for the record-breaking dog.