Bobi , the record - break down world ’s oldest weenie , has passed away at the mature old eld of 31 years , 165 day . before this year , Bobi was officially crownedOldest Dog Everby Guinness World Records .

acquit in 1992 , Bobi had a rocky start in animation . He was one of a litter of four whelp , but the firedog ’ owners did n’t feel able to keep them as they had too many brute already .

“ Unfortunately , at that time it was considered normal by older people [ … ] to bury the animals in a hole so that they would not survive , ” possessor Leonel Costa , who was only a child at the time of Bobi ’s birth , expose toGuinness World Records .

Fortunately , Bobi narrowly get off this fate when he was left behind , hidden in a hatful of Sir Henry Joseph Wood in the outbuilding where he was born . When the pup was discovered by Costa and his brothers , they kept him a secret until they could be sure their parent would reserve them to keep their new champion .

“ They screamed a lot and punished us , but it was worth it and for a ripe understanding ! ” Costa remembered .

Longevity seems to function in the family , as Bobi ’s own female parent lived to 18 and one of Costa ’s otherdogsreached the long time of 22 . For all of his 31 years , 165 days , Bobi and Costa were together , and the imposing sometime gentleman also gain an army of fresh friends and following when news of his phonograph record go public .

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Back in May , Bobicelebrated turning 31 in style with what Costa described as a “ very traditional ” Lusitanian party , sharing local delicacies and dancing with over 100 Guest from around the humans .

In his twilight years , Bobi continued to revel serious health , albeit with a few morenaps . His fail eyesight and trouble walking meant he pass more time in the yard or cozied up in front of the fire , but as a younger whelp he ’d give his days exploring the woods around the Costa ’s nursing home in the village of Conqueiros – he had never been chained or rope .

excogitate on Bobi ’s life-time on his last birthday , Costa say : “ Bobi is special because look at him is like remembering the people who were part of our family and unfortunately are no longer here , like my Father of the Church , my brother , or my grandparents who have already leave this world . ”

Rest well , Bobi . We hope you ’re take lots of treats , wherever you are .