The true age of the supposed oldest canine on the earth is in query by the Guinness Book of World Records, and his title has been suspended amid the investigation.
Bobi, 31, handed away in his small Portuguese city final October.
He was a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, a breed of Portuguese canine that has a mean life expectancy of some 10 to 14 years.
Owner Leonel Costa informed The Associated Press and different media retailers that Bobi was born on May 11, 1992, when Costa was solely 8. He was named the oldest canine ever and the oldest residing canine by the Guinness Book of World Records.
However, a proper evaluation and appeals course of is underway after his title was challenged. CNN reported that suspicions emerged relating to proof that “proved” his true age.
Bobi took over the title of oldest residing canine from Bluey — an Australian cattle canine who died in 1939 at 29 and had held the report for nearly a century.
The Guinness Book of World Records informed Nexstar’s WGN that the timeline of investigations can differ however that they attempt to preserve it round three months.
In Bobi’s case, they’re reviewing proof that is already on file, searching for new proof, reaching out to consultants and people linked to the unique software.
“While our evaluation is ongoing, we’ve determined to quickly pause each the report titles for oldest canine residing & oldest canine ever till all our findings are in place,” the spokesperson mentioned.
His title has been quickly paused because of the investigation
Costa mentioned Bobi’s secret to a protracted life was good meals, contemporary air and plenty of love