Scientists to study DNA of Bobi, world's oldest dog who died at 31

Bobi, certified as the world's oldest dog to ever live by the Guinness World Records earlier this year, has died.

He was more than 31 years old, significantly longer than the average lifespan of a canine, which is 10 to 13 years.

Eric Sorensen has the story of the Portuguese pup, why scientists will soon be studying Bobi’s DNA and what dog owners say is the secret to your canine living a long, healthy and happy life.

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[val]

Rest in Peace Bobi!! He was such a wonderful dog that lived a wonderful life!

[elizabethlockley]

The worlds first wonder dog is now at rest his lifetime was filled with love & happiness You will be forever missed Bobi 🐾❤️

[megandrynan]

RIP Bobi. He was the same age as me. 😢 I wish dogs could live as long as humans. My baby girl is turning 9 soon, and im really hoping she has a long life. ❤ 🐾

[jimmyjimjims]

not Bobi, at least he lived a crazy long happy life. Beautiful creature

[Stefdc-sn]

Bobi will rejoice in heaven 31 is almost supernatural. Beautiful dog light and love forever

[deletedcomment]

My friends dog just died at age 19 and she was a Tea Cup Yorkie and it was blind, deaf, toothless but could still walk around and do her thing.

[niteshmurti]

I read a WIRED article that said it is not verified that Bobi was born in 1992

[ajparr]

fresh fish, not cancer kibble . Most vets will scoff at a raw meat diet (nose to tail ), they're brainwashed by a lousy industry . Sounds like Bobbi had great friends as well

[elithelab]

Let's keep in mind Bobi lived in a rural place where he was safe off leash. MOST PLACES ARE NOT LIKE THAT. Please leash your dogs when appropriate. ❤

[robfmas]

A beautiful story about an obviously loved and cared for family pet.

[zii]

Bobi has outlived both my dogs and they both born long after him! 2007 and 2012 but rest in peace Bobi, you were a wonderful dog!

[larrymunn]

Hm, I wonder what finally gave out on him. Woulda liked to hear more about his medical history considering.

[chrismorgan]

Rip Bobi. You were a very strong dog to have lived as long as you did.

[MoralScienceEducation]

What an inspiring story - Great to hear his DNA was extraordinary. Presume the owners approved the research, given dogs are not able to do so, themselves.

May he rest in peace, and may all pets be safe and well and thrive like he did🤍.

[slifter]

Rip makes me feel cheated because my Dog died at 10.

[DestroyerOfLiberals]

Bobi will be missed. I hope they use his DNA and figure out how to make all dogs live 30 years.

[TRVPCARTI]

The math ain’t mathing I thought a dog year is equivalent to 7 human years

[traceywalker-fuqua]

He was the GOAT!!❤ I feed my Frenchies the same way as Bobi.

[jody-nexs]

Wow wtg Bobi. Going to live longer than Canada as a nation.

[Native]

I knew this would happen good

Good write a book, make a movie, hopefully they have tons of video.