‘World’s oldest dog’ title under review as claim is investigated

Bobi the Portuguese mastiff held Guinness world record when he died at apparent age of 31 last October

The tributes to Bobi were swiftly followed by scrutiny and suspicions about his record-breaking age. Picture: AP Photo/ Jorge Jeronimo

Bobi the Portuguese mastiff, who had comfortably clinched the title of the oldest dog ever by the time he died last October at the apparent age of 31, is having the distinction reviewed after doubts about his lifespan gave officials at Guinness World Records (GWR) paws for thought.

The canine’s demise made headlines around the globe and prompted a tribute from GWR, which declared him both the world’s oldest living dog and the oldest dog ever in February 2023.