Dogs can have many positive effects on the lives of their owners. They influence social, emotional, and cognitive development in children, promote an active lifestyle, provide companionship, and have even been able to detect oncoming epileptic seizures or the presence of certain cancers. They sometimes become famous for their special abilities. There are several Guinness World Records related to dogs.
Here are a few notable ones:
1. Tallest Dog Ever
The tallest dog ever recorded by Guinness World Records was a Great Dane named Zeus. He measured 44 inches (1.12 metres) from his paw to his shoulder and stood 7 feet 4 inches (2.24 metres) on his hind legs. Zeus held the record until his passing in 2014.
2. Smallest Dog Ever
The smallest dog ever recorded by Guinness World Records was a Chihuahua named Miracle Milly. She stood only 3.8 inches (9.65 cm) tall at the shoulder. Milly claimed the record in 2013.
3. Longest Ears on a Dog
The dog with the longest ears ever recorded by Guinness World Records was a bloodhound named Tigger. His ears measured 13.75 inches (34.9 cm) and 13.5 inches (34.2 cm) for the right and left ears, respectively. Tigger set the record in 2004.
4. Most Tricks Performed by a Dog in One Minute
This record is currently held by a Border Collie named Smurf. He performed 32 tricks in one minute on the television show “Officially Amazing” in 2012.
5. Fastest 100-Metre Dog on Front Paws
A Border Collie/Whippet mix named Jiff set the record for the fastest 100 meters run on front paws by a dog. He completed the distance in just 6.56 seconds in 2013.
6. Largest Gathering of Dogs in Costumes
The largest gathering of dogs in costumes was achieved in 2015 in the United Kingdom. A total of 1,031 dogs gathered at the annual “Woofstock UK” event, all dressed up in various costumes.