The world's oldest dog has passed away just months after celebrating his 31st birthday. Bobi, the Portuguese mastiff, has spent his entire life playing on the family farm in the village of Conqueiros, Portugal.
American veterinarian Dr. Karen Becker announced that the dog died over the weekend. She confirmed the sad news this morning and said he "earned his wings" on Sunday.
“Last night, this cute boy got his wings,” she said. "Even if he lived longer than every dog in history, his 11,478 days on earth would never be enough for those who loved him. Good luck, Bobi...you did teach the world everything you should have taught.”
The veterinarian met Bobi in February after he broke the world record for the longest-living dog, The Sun reported. Since then, tributes have poured in for the adorable dog. The Lisbon-based wildlife photography studio said: "Rest in peace my friend.
I had the pleasure of meeting you, the world's oldest dog." What an incredible life you have had. » Another commented: “What a long and happy life Bobi has had. Run freely and happily.
Bobi's owner, Leonel Costa, held a birthday party at his home with more than 100 people to celebrate his life on May 11.
He said at the time: "Bobi is special because looking at him is like remembering people who were part of our family and are sadly no longer here, like my father, my brother Or my grandparents have left this world.
As Bobi turned 31, he added: "Bobi has been a warrior all these years, only he knows how he holds up. It can't be easy because of the average lifespan of a the dog just wasn't long and if he only knew how to talk he would be able to explain this success.
Bobi, the Portuguese mastiff
We are very happy and grateful to life for allowing us, after 30 years, to have Bobi in our daily lives. » Bobi is said to have survived an assassination attempt shortly after his birth because he escaped. Leonel previously explained: “I am eight years old.
My father was a hunter and we always had a lot of dogs. Unfortunately, at that time, it was considered normal for elderly people who could not keep more animals at home to bury those animals in a hole so that they could not survive. The owner has yet to comment on Bobi's death.