Portuguese dog crowned oldest in the world at 30

Bobi's longevity is attributed to country living and a diet rich in meat and fish. Photo: AFP

Bobi, a 30-year-old guard dog who cheated death in his first days, is living out the end of his life as a celebrity in central Portugal after being declared the world's oldest dog ever.

When he was recognised by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest dog on Feb 1, he broke a nearly century-old record previously held by Bluey, an Australian cattle dog who died in 1939 at the age of 29 years and five months.