All dogs are special. Brimming with unbridled love, affection and energy that channels through every pore of their existence. Dogs are amazing creatures but did you know that they’ve also accomplished some impressive feats worthy of a world record!
The champions that dogs are, it is only natural that some of them have their names in the annals of Guinness Book of World records!
In this post, we celebrate some of these amazing dogs with their award-winning talents.
Dogs with world records!
1. Zeus, the tallest dog in the world.
2. The World’s smallest dog
Smallest dog (length) – Milly, the chihuahua, at just 3.8 inches.
The smallest dog in height – Brady, the chihuahua, at only 6 inches.
3. Purin, the dog who caught most balls by paw in 1 Minute.
And if you had any doubts as to why dogs deserve to play the FIFA world cup, look no further than this doggo. Purin can catch little soccer balls like a pro. His world record stands at 14 Balls caught in a single minute!
Liverpool FC, are you listening?
BTW, Purin also holds the world record – for being the fastest dog to balance on a ball.
4. Auggie, the dog who held most tennis balls in his mouth.
If there ever was a record that made every dog jealous! Auggie successfully gathered and held 5 balls.
5. Norman, the dog who clocked fastest 30 Meters on a Scooter
Norman scooted 30 meters in just 20.77 seconds.
Awesome Dog Facts You Need to Know.
6. Jiff, the World’s fastest dog on two paws!
Jiff, the Pomeranian holds not one but TWO Guinness World Records – both for walking on two legs. He can run 10 meters on his hind legs in 6.56 seconds, and 5 meters on his front paws in 7.76 seconds.
He has also starred in Katy Perry’s ‘Dark Horse’ music video.
7. Finnegan, the dog with the longest tail
This Irish wolfhound has a tail that measures at 28.46 inches.
Finally, a dog who won’t find it hard to catch his tail.
8. Puggy, the dog with the longest tongue
With a tongue that’s 4.5 inches long, friendly licks are just around the corner!
9. Charlie, the dog with the loudest bark
With a bark this staggering (113.1 Decibels) who needs a microphone?
10. Bluey, the oldest dog.
Bluey, the Australian cattle dog lived a ripe happy age of 29+ years. He began working with sheep and cows in 1910 and kept on going until 14 November 1939.
Update on the World’s Oldest Dog Title: A Case Re-examined
In February 2023, dog lovers everywhere celebrated the news of Bobi, a Rafeiro do Alentejo from Portugal, claiming the title of the world’s oldest dog at an incredible 30 years old! Sadly, Bobi passed away in October of the same year.
However, after a recent review, Guinness World Records has announced that they can no longer verify Bobi’s age and have removed him from the record books. While details like Bobi’s registration in 1992 were presented, the review found insufficient conclusive evidence to confirm his reported age.
It’s important to note that the Rafeiro do Alentejo breed typically has a lifespan of 12-14 years, making Bobi’s reported age of 30 quite extraordinary. Additionally, microchipping only became mandatory for dogs in Portugal in 2008, further adding to the challenges of verifying older dogs’ ages.
While Bobi’s story may not hold the official record, it still serves as a heartwarming testament to the incredible bond between humans and their canine companions. And who knows, perhaps another furry friend will one day step up to claim the title of the world’s oldest dog!
11. Bruschi, the dog with the largest eyes ever recorded on a dog
This cute Boston Terrier holds the Guinness World Record with eyes measuring 28mm.
12. Tubby, most bottles recycled by a dog!
Tubby helped recycle approximate 26,000 plastic bottles which he collected during walks with his human.
Guinness Book Record or not, dogs are the heroes we need. See, Whizz, the dog who saved 9 people from drowning. And how can we forget the heroics of Zanjeer, the Bombay police dog who foiled many a terror plot?
Dogs have an inherent talent to spread love, and be the heartwarming ambassadors, and that in itself is no mean feat.
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