The title of ‘World’s Oldest Dog’ has been revoked from a Portuguese Mastiff named Bobby, who was previously celebrated for reaching the age of 31. Guinness World Records withdrew the title after determining there was insufficient proof to support the claim made by the dog’s owners. The owners had attributed Bobby’s longevity to a healthy, outdoor lifestyle and a diet of human food. However, inconsistencies in the dog’s appearance and expert opinions on the plausibility of his age led to the retraction of his record. The oldest dog title now reportedly belongs to an Australian Cattle Dog named Bluey, who was born in 1939.
- Bobby, a Portuguese Mastiff, was stripped of the title ‘World’s Oldest Dog’ by Guinness World Records.
- His owners claimed he had turned 31 and credited his longevity to an active lifestyle and a diet of human food.
- Guinness World Records found no conclusive evidence to support Bobby’s claimed age.
- Discrepancies in Bobby’s paw coloration, and expert opinions suggesting a 31-year lifespan for a dog is highly implausible, led to the title’s retraction.
- The current record for the oldest dog is held by an Australian Cattle Dog named Bluey, born in 1939.
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