Bobi was a male purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo dog cared for by Leonel Costa of Conqueiros, Leiria, Portugal. On 2 February 2023, Bobi was confirmed as the first dog on record to live to the age of 30, along with being the oldest dog on record to ever live. On 11 May 2023, Bobi turned 31.
What did Bobi the oldest dog in the world eat?
Costa said Bobi was never tied up or leashed, drank plenty of water, and ate human food exclusively. Costa attributed Bobi’s old age to his “calm, peaceful” life. On Bobi’s 31st birthday, in May, his owner threw him a traditional Portuguese birthday party, attended by more than 100 guests, Guinness said.
“Bobi eats what we eat,” said Costa. What’s more, Bobi had never been put on a leash. Bobi was a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, a breed of Portuguese dog trained to guard livestock, according to his owner. As he got older, he had difficulties walking and also experienced a decline in his eyesight.