The world’s oldest dog, Bobi, died in October in the village of Conqueiros, located in central Portugal. He would live 31 years and 165 daysthat will work The dog with the longest life in the world. However, there are skeptical comments regarding the veracity of his age. The Guinness Book of Records has decided to… temporary suspension of the title.

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– Bobi’s age is suitable humans can live to be more than 200 years old, which, given our current medical capabilities, is highly unlikely. What a claim requires extraordinary evidence and no specific evidence regarding his age was provided – said Danny Chambres, a veterinarian and member of the board of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, quoted by The Guardian.

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Portuguese veterinarians are also skeptical about Bobi’s age. They indicate that the dog’s age has been registered in the national pet database, but the data entered is only based on the owner’s statement. Genetic tests conducted showed that the dog was old, however Can’t confirm exact age.

The oldest dog in the world. The Guinness Book of Records suspended the title

In February 2023, Bobi was recognized by the Guinness Book of Records oldest living dog in the world and oldest dog in history. He then took the crown Spike from Ohio, representative of the Chihuahua breed, who died in 2022 at the age of 23. He is supposed to be the oldest dog on record Australian Blueywho died in 1939 aged 29 years and five months.

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After much doubt regarding the dog’s true age, spokesperson for the Guinness Book of Records informed on Tuesday by Rev suspension of both titles until the investigation into this matter is complete.

“While our review is ongoing, we have taken an interim decision holds both records regarding the oldest dog still alive until, until all our findings are confirmed“- said the spokesman.

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