The world’s oldest canine has been stripped of his title after doubts had been raised over his actual age.
Bobi, who died final 12 months, was stated to have lived to 31 years and 165 days previous — roughly 220 canine years.
However now, Guinness World Data (GWR) says it’s now not sure the Portuguese mastiff was in reality that age.
GWR stated in October final 12 months it might overview its choice after considerations raised by veterinarians, in addition to different specialists and media investigations.
Mark McKinley, GWR’s director of information, carried out the overview and on Thursday stated: “We take large pleasure in guaranteeing as greatest we are able to the accuracy and integrity of all our report titles.
“With the extra veterinary assertion offered as proof for Bobi’s age additionally citing this microchip information, we’re left with no conclusive proof which might definitively show Bobi’s date of beginning.”
GWR is but to verify who’s the brand new report holder, but it surely may return to Bluey, an Australian cattle canine that handed away in 1939 at 29 years and 5 months.
Leonel Costa feeds Bobi throughout his celebration after turning 31, within the rural village of Conqueiros, Leiria, central Portugal. Supply: AAP / Paulo Cunha/EPA
Bobi was a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, a breed that has a median lifespan of 10 to 14 years.
When Bobi handed away in October of final 12 months, GWR printed some touching biographical info about him, shared by his proprietor
His proprietor, Leonel Costa, beforehand stated that Bobi was born in a litter of 4 puppies, however as a result of Leonel’s household already owned too many animals, they determined to not preserve them.
The puppies had been taken away, however unintentionally Bobi was left behind. He was hidden amongst a pile of wooden saved within the outbuilding the place he was born.
Bobi was quickly found by Leonel and his brothers, who saved the pet’s existence a secret.
He had many followers across the globe, and it was reported greater than 100 folks confirmed as much as his thirty first celebration.
Bobi died on 20 October in an animal hospital.
In January, Bobi’s proprietor defended the title in an emailed assertion, stating that Guinness World Data had spent a 12 months verifying the declare.
