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Catherine Addison-Swan

30-year-old Bobi crowned world's oldest dog by Guinness World Records

One senior pooch has been given the official title of the world's oldest dog after reaching the grand old age of 30 years and 268 days.

Bobi, born in Portugal on May 11, 1992, was crowned by Guinness World Records - beating the previous record holder, a 23-year-old chihuahua called Spike, who was given the title just weeks ago. Not only is Bobi currently the oldest dog on the planet, but he is also now officially the oldest dog ever to have lived.

The title was previously held for almost a century by an Australian cattle dog called Bluey, who lived for 29 years and five months before his death in 1939. Bobi was registered with a vet practice as a puppy in his home of Leira, Portugal, who were able to confirm his incredible age.

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