The world has a new record holder: Bobi, a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo living on his family’s farm in Portugal, has been officially certified by Guinness World Records (GWR) as the world’s oldest living dog—and the oldest dog ever recorded in history.

Bobi was born on May 11, 1992, in the village of Conqueiros, near Leiria, Portugal. On February 1, he reached the remarkable age of 30 years and 266 days. This record surpasses the previous title held by Bluey, an Australian cattle dog, who lived to 29 years and 5 months before passing away in 1939. Notably, the average life expectancy for a Rafeiro do Alentejo is only 12 to 14 years.

Bobi’s owner, Leonel, was only 8 years old when the dog was born and shared many fond memories with his four-legged friend. For verification, Bobi’s birth date was confirmed by the Veterinary Medical Service of the Municipality of Leiria and the pet database SIAC, an authority authorized by the Portuguese government.

Bobi is described by his family as a very calm and sociable dog, who loves playing with his four cat siblings. His daily life consists of walks, eating, and sleeping, but his favorite activity is roaming around the farmland and pine trees where he lives. The family believes the secret to his longevity lies in his calm, peaceful life in the countryside, surrounded by nature.

Leonel stated: “Bobi has been a warrior for all these years, only he knows how he’s been holding on… We are very happy and grateful to life for allowing us, after 30 years, to have Bobi in our daily lives.”