(Very) long life. After excelling in February, the Portuguese dog Poppy died in central Portugal on Monday, October 23. On February 1, he became the “largest dog in the world” according to Guinness World Records. He died at the age of 31… when the life expectancy of his species ranged from 12 to 14 years on average.
“We have fond memories of a long life in which he was happy and, above all, he made many people happy, especially his family,” Leonel Costa told local media. He said that Bobby, who lived in the small village of Conqueros near Leiria (central country), “died at the age of 31 years and 165 days.” Guinness World Records.
Bobby’s quiet life has been turned upside down since the Guinness World Records announcement on February 1. He was 30 years and 266 days old when his longevity was approved, making him the oldest dog ever. In the following days, he received a series of visits from curious people and media from all over the world.
This ravero, a breed of dog whose life expectancy typically ranges between 12 and 14 years, lived on average, reminiscent of the Guinness Book of Records. Surrounded by cats in a house in this small village in the middle of the country.
