Record-Breaking Dogs: From the Biggest to the Most Expensive

28.04.2023 10:35

Surprisingly, not all Guinness records were broken by humans. And pets have their own records, some of which are even more worthy than human ones.

Here you will learn about the records that some dogs have broken.

Of all the companion animals that could be chosen, the dog is without a doubt the most loyal of all, the one that best adapts to human needs and behaves best as a pet.

Unfortunately, dogs never live long enough. Except for Bluey, an Australian Shepherd who managed to set the record for being the oldest dog in the world. Bluey was born in 1910, lived almost thirty happy years, and finally passed away in 1939 after such a colorful life.

Thirty years is not a long time for a human, but for an animal like this it is an incredible number, and of course his fellow humans loved it like no other. Many of you would pay for such a long-lived dog!

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There are many pets that have become record holders for one reason or another. Want to know more? Here you go! Bluey is the oldest dog.

Dogs You'll Never Forget

The dog is best suited as a pet because of its loyalty. And the size does not matter.

If not, tell George, a German Bulldog who currently holds the record for the tallest dog in the world, measuring no more than 1.08 meters from paw to shoulder. This dog lives in Arizona and is very popular in his country, as he has appeared on many television programs. George is the tallest dog.

On the other hand, there are pets that are famous for other reasons. Dohi can safely boast that he is the most expensive dog in the world, and this particular mastiff puppy cost his owner an incredible one and a half million dollars.

Not only is it one of the oldest breeds in the world, its distinctive colouring makes it a unique animal.

However, Dohi cannot jump as high as Cinderella May! Cinderella is a sighthound that can jump a total of 172.7 centimeters, which she demonstrated in competition in 2006. And no other dog has reached such a height! Dohi is the most expensive dog.

Dogs who liked their posts

No doubt, Augie is incredibly proud of his skill. The fact is that this American retriever is able to catch and hold five tennis balls in his mouth - this is the largest number of balls that a dog has ever held in his mouth.

And he was probably able to play with everyone right after the official photos. In addition, the Jack Russell managed to blow up 100 balloons with his mouth in just 44.49 seconds.

Boo-boo is the smallest dog

We've already talked about the biggest dog in the world, but... What about the smallest? His name was Boo-boo, and when he was born, he was the size of a thumb. This caused him some problems, as he needed to be fed with an IV drip exactly every two hours.

Of course, he couldn't match Rose's record of catching and holding seven Frisbees in her mouth at once! Booboo wouldn't have had enough room for that.

Puggy - the dog with the longest tongue

There are dogs that have become famous for completely unexpected records, such as the longest tongue in the world or the longest ears. The first was Puggy, an American Pekingese, whose tongue was eleven and a half centimeters long!

On the other hand, Harbor is a cool hound who is still claimed to be the dog with the longest ears in the world. His right ear measures 34.9 centimeters, while his left ear is only 31.

In 1957, a husky was the first animal to orbit our planet. Unfortunately, she died quickly, unable to withstand the pressures of space, but that doesn't make her any less deserving of a place of honor in this collection of records. Laika was the first living creature to set foot on the moon.

Dogs are undoubtedly incredible animals, and they not only serve as your companion, but they also achieve great feats.

The ones mentioned above are exceptional cases, but you probably know dogs in your community doing things you never imagined, like helping their owners with everyday tasks.

These dogs can bring you much more than you could initially imagine, so let them into your life and enjoy their company! You certainly won’t regret it.

Author: Sergey Tumanov Internet resource editor

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  1. Dogs You'll Never Forget
  2. Dogs who liked their posts
  3. Boo-boo is the smallest dog
  4. Puggy - the dog with the longest tongue