A 30-year-old dog who lives in Portugal has been named as the world’s oldest by Guinness World Records.

Bobi, born on 11 May, 1992 is not just the oldest dog living – he’s the oldest dog ever.

He is 30 years and 268 days old as of today – and was certified the new record holder just two weeks after Spike, a chihuahua from Ohio in the US, was awarded the title.

Bobi is a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, which is a breed of livestock guardian dog with an average life expectancy of 12 to 14 years.

His birth date was confirmed by the Portuguese government’s pet database and by the National Union of Veterinarians, Guinness World Records said.

The previous oldest dog ever was an Australian cattle dog named Bluey – at 29 years and five months.

Bobi has lived his entire life with the Costa family in the rural village of Conqueiros, in Leiria, Portugal.

He was born with three siblings in an outbuilding where the family stored wood, but they already had a lot of animals and had to put the puppies down, and Bobi escaped, said Leonel Costa, now 38.

A 30-year-old Portuguese dog named Bobi has been named the world’s oldest dog ever by Guinness World Records. Bobi, a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, was born on May 11, 1992, and has lived his entire life with the Costa family in the rural village of Conqueiros, in Leiria, Portugal.

Bobi’s owner, Leonel Costa, says that Bobi is a “one-of-a-kind” dog who is “very loving and affectionate.” Bobi enjoys spending time with his family, playing with the family’s cats, and going for walks in the countryside.

Bobi’s age is truly remarkable, as the average life expectancy for a Rafeiro do Alentejo is 12-14 years. Bobi’s longevity is likely due to a combination of factors, including good genes, a healthy lifestyle, and the love and care of his family.

Bobi’s story is an inspiration to us all. He shows us that with love, care, and a little bit of luck, anything is possible.