Many people around the world love dogs, so it is not surprising that the records of these animals cause delight and affection.
Typically, certain unusual characteristics that make a pet truly unique are evaluated.
What world records are worth knowing about?
The tallest dogs on the planet
If we are talking about breeds, the Irish wolfhound and the Great Dane are considered the tallest. Their representatives always amaze with their parameters.
Thus, a wolfhound that lived in the 20s of the last century exceeded a height of one hundred centimeters at the withers. And a Great Dane that lived in the eighties was 105 centimeters tall.
The largest
Dogs can surprise not only with their height, but also with their weight. A dog that weighed more than 155 kilograms managed to get into the Guinness Book of Records. He belonged to the English Mastiff breed.
It is also worth mentioning the St. Bernard, whose weight exceeded 140 kilograms.
The most ancient dogs
When it comes to ancient breeds, it is worth remembering the rare dogs - Saluki. They were kept by ancient Greek aristocrats who wanted to emphasize their high-ranking position.
