1. A dog named Bobi has been named the world's oldest dog by the Guinness World Records.
As of Feb 3, the canine from Portugal is 30 years 268 days old.
His owner Leonel Costa says Bobi's longevity is partly due to the calm, peaceful environment he lives in, far from cities.
As of Feb 3, the canine from Portugal is 30 years 268 days old.
His owner Leonel Costa says Bobi's longevity is partly due to the calm, peaceful environment he lives in, far from cities.
2. "Bobi has never been chained up nor attached to a leash, and has always enjoyed free roam of the forests and farmland surrounding the Costa family house.
"What we ate, they ate too,” Leonel adds.
He believes that this has also contributed greatly to Bobi’s longevity.
"What we ate, they ate too,” Leonel adds.
He believes that this has also contributed greatly to Bobi’s longevity.
3. Leonel, who was 8 at the time that Bobi was born, said his parents had too many animals and had planned to put Bobi and some other puppies down.
However Bobi escaped, with Leonel and his brothers kept the dog's existence a secret from their parents until he was discovered.
However Bobi escaped, with Leonel and his brothers kept the dog's existence a secret from their parents until he was discovered.
4. Bobi now mostly spends his time hanging out in the backyard with his four feline friends.
Due to his age, Bobi rests more than he used to, and likes to lie in bed after meals. On colder days he prefers to relax by the fire.
Read more about Bobi here:
guinnessworldrecords.com
Due to his age, Bobi rests more than he used to, and likes to lie in bed after meals. On colder days he prefers to relax by the fire.
Read more about Bobi here:
guinnessworldrecords.com
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