The world’s oldest canine has been stripped of his title after doubts had been raised over his actual age.
Bobi, who died final yr, was stated to have lived to 31 years and 165 days previous — roughly 220 canine years.
However now, Guinness World Data (GWR) says it’s not sure the Portuguese mastiff was in reality that age.
GWR stated in October final yr it will evaluation its resolution after issues raised by veterinarians, in addition to different consultants and media investigations.
Mark McKinley, GWR’s director of data, carried out the evaluation and on Thursday stated: “We take large satisfaction in guaranteeing as finest we will the accuracy and integrity of all our file titles.
“With the extra veterinary assertion offered as proof for Bobi’s age additionally citing this microchip knowledge, we’re left with no conclusive proof which might definitively show Bobi’s date of beginning.”
GWR is but to verify who’s the brand new file holder, nevertheless it may return to Bluey, an Australian cattle canine that handed away in 1939 at 29 years and 5 months.
Leonel Costa feeds Bobi throughout his birthday celebration after turning 31, within the rural village of Conqueiros, Leiria, central Portugal. Supply: AAP / Paulo Cunha/EPA
Bobi was a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, a breed that has a mean lifespan of 10 to 14 years.
When Bobi handed away in October of final yr, GWR printed some touching biographical details about him, shared by his proprietor
His proprietor, Leonel Costa, beforehand stated that Bobi was born in a litter of 4 puppies, however as a result of Leonel’s household already owned too many animals, they determined to not hold them.
The puppies had been taken away, however by chance Bobi was left behind. He was hidden amongst a pile of wooden saved within the outbuilding the place he was born.
Bobi was quickly found by Leonel and his brothers, who saved the pet’s existence a secret.
He had many followers across the globe, and it was reported greater than 100 individuals confirmed as much as his thirty first birthday celebration.
Bobi died on 20 October in an animal hospital.
In January, Bobi’s proprietor defended the title in an emailed assertion, stating that Guinness World Data had spent a yr verifying the declare.
