In the Portuguese city of Leiria, a dog named Bobi marked his 31st birthday in May 2023, becoming not only the oldest living dog but the oldest canine ever recorded in human history. His life began as a near-erasure — a puppy hidden among shed beams while his littermates were buried — and has continued, decade after decade, on table scraps and the quiet devotion of his owner, Leonel Costa. Bobi's existence invites us to consider how survival, when it persists long enough, becomes its own form of meaning.
O Tempo
· May 12, 2023
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World's oldest dog turns 31 in Portugal celebration
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A 31-year-old Portuguese dog recognized as the world's oldest living canine celebrated his birthday, with minimal direct economic impact but potential implications for pet care and longevity research sectors.
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