"Guinness World Records Strips Bobi of 'Oldest Dog Ever' Title"
TL;DR
Guinness World Records has posthumously stripped Bobi, a Rafeiro do Alentejo from Portugal, of his title as the "oldest dog ever" due to lack of conclusive evidence supporting his claimed age of 31 years and 165 days. The review and appeals process revealed inconclusive microchip data, raising concerns about the accuracy of Bobi's record. Guinness emphasized the importance of maintaining high standards and integrity in record-keeping, and did not announce a new record holder.
- Guinness World Records posthumously strips Bobi of his title of 'oldest dog ever' NPR
- Bobi, named world’s oldest ever dog, loses title after investigation CNN
- Bobi the Portuguese mastiff stripped of record as world’s oldest ever dog The Guardian
- Bobi the Oldest Dog Ever Stripped of Title by Guinness World Records PEOPLE
- Bobi's title as 'world's oldest dog' officially stripped after Guinness World Records can't prove age New York Post
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