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.
