Bobi, the World's Oldest Dog, Passes Away at 31

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Bobi, the World's Oldest Dog, Passes Away at 31
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Bobi, a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo Portuguese dog, has died at the age of 31, making him the world's oldest dog ever. Bobi's long life was almost cut short as a puppy, but he was hidden by his owner and lived to break records. His longevity was attributed to a calm environment, free roaming, and a diet of human food soaked in water. Bobi surpassed the previous record-holder, Bluey, an Australian cattle dog who lived for 29 years and five months.

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