Dogs are our devoted and gifted friends; some have even achieved amazing achievements that have earned them a spot in the Guinness World Records.

These exceptional dogs, who range in height from the highest to the smallest, have accomplished extraordinary feats.

Let’s look at the 18 Guinness World Records held by Dogs have set!

1. Tallest Dog Ever World Record

The title of the tallest living dog in the world has been awarded to a Great Dane named Zeus by Guinness World Records. Zeus, a two-year-old from Bedford, Texas, stands at 1.046 meters (3 feet, 5.18 inches).

Zeus‘ Olympian diet includes 12 cups of “Gentle Giants” dog food daily, fried egg, and bully sticks. His favorite treat is ice cubes. Zeus is a local celebrity.

Great Danes, originating from hunting dogs from the Middle Ages, are known for their towering heights but are prone to health conditions and shorter life spans.

A new brain imaging study by researchers from Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary found that dogs can detect speech and show different activity patterns in familiar and unfamiliar languages.

2. Smallest Living Dog (By Height) World Record

Since her birth, Milly the Chihuahua has hardly grown at all, yet she has already set a Guinness World Record.

The tiniest dog in the world, who can fit in the palm of your hand, is now recognized as the mini-pooch. Milly, a resident of Puerto Rico, stands at a little 9.65 cm, or around the height of a real iPhone.

She could not feed regularly due to her size, therefore she had to be raised by hand.

She was unable to nurse because of how small her mouth was, according to her caregiver, Rivera Eizzil.

She was given milk through an eyedropper when she was born, which indicates how small she is. By Katie Lamborn, a report.

3. Smallest Living Dog (By Length) World Record

Pearl, a pint-sized chihuahua, has been officially certified as the world’s shortest dog by Guinness World Records.

The two-year-old measures 3.59 inches tall and 5 inches long, making her shorter than a Popsicle stick and about as tall as a toilet paper roll. Pearl, the niece of previous record holder Miracle Milly, weighed less than an ounce at birth and has since bulked up to 1.22 pounds.

4. Fastest 100m Dash on a Skateboard by a Dog World Record

A skateboard-riding English bulldog named Tillman once claimed the Guinness World Record for “Fastest 100 m by a dog.”

He goes by the moniker Pot Roast and has appeared on Greatest American Dog. Since 2009, Tillman has traveled on the Natural Balance Rose Parade float.

5. Longest Tongue on a Dog World Record

Rocky Williams, has the longest canine tongue, measuring 13.88 cm (5.46 in), as of 15 June 2023 in Bloomington, Illinois, USA.

Rocky Williams, a male boxer who is currently 9 years old and 27.44 kg (60.5 lbs) in weight, is in good health.

6. Longest Ears on a Dog World Record

Loveable dog Harbor, whose left ear is 12.25 inches (31.1 cm) and right ear measures 13.5 inches (34.3 cm), proudly owns the record for the longest ears on a living dog.

7. Most Tennis Balls Held in the Mouth World Record

Finley Molloy (USA) set the record for the most tennis balls a dog has ever held in its mouth on February 23, 2020, in Canandaigua, New York.

A golden retriever named Finley enjoys playing catch, swimming, and chasing any animals that seem to stray into his garden.

8. Fastest 100m with a Can Balanced on Head World Record

In under two minutes and 55 seconds, the Australian Shepherd/Border Collie mix Sweet Pea completed a 100-meter run while holding a Pepsi can on her head.

9. Fastest 30m on a Scooter by a Dog World Record

The record for the quickest scootering dog is held by Norman, a multi-talented canine, who ran 30 meters in just 20.77 seconds in 2013.

Notably, Norman also holds the record for the canine cyclist’s fastest 30 meters.

10. Fastest Dog on Two Legs World Record

The super-talented dog Jiff the Pomeranian holds two Guinness World Records for walking on two legs: the quickest 10 meters on the back legs (6.56 seconds) and the fastest 5 meters on the front paws (7.76 seconds).

11. Oldest Dog World Record

The oldest dog in the world The Portuguese dog named Boby, who is 31 years old, rose to internet fame. a Guinness World Record was achieved by him.

Along with his owner Leonel Costa and other animals, he resides on the farm where he was born. The puppy was born in this home in 1992, according to Costa.

12. Largest Collective Dog Wedding World Record

On May 19, 2007, at the “Bow Wow Vows event” hosted by the Aspen Grove Lifestyle Center in Littleton, Colorado, the largest-ever canine wedding broke a record.

13. Largest Dog Litter World Record

Largest Dog Litter

These two dozen puppies were born to a Mastiff named Tia on November 29th, 2004 in the United Kingdom.

Breeders Damian Ward and Anne Kellegher were from Manea, Cambridgeshire, in the United Kingdom.

Although a few have come close, no dog has ever had more than one litter of puppies.

14. Most Dogs Wearing Bandanas in One Place World Record

The gate was counted as having 770 bandana-clad dogs, but by the time the official record period began, six of those dogs had dragged their owners away in search of other adventures.

So, with 764 canines donning bandanas, the new world record stood 400 above the old one at the end of the five minutes.

15. Highest Jump by a Dog World Record

Feather (USA) made the highest dog jump ever on September 14, 2017, in Frederick, Maryland, measuring 191.7 cm (75.5 in).


Samantha Valle is the owner and caregiver of Feather, a female greyhound who is two years old.

16. Loudest Bark World Record

At the Purina Bark in the Park competition in Rymill Park, Adelaide, Australia, on October 20, 2012, golden retriever Charlie, owned by Belinda Freebairn (Australia), gave the loudest bark measurement of 113.1 dB.

17. Longest Tail on a Dog World Record

The record for the longest tail on a dog was set on August 18, 2015, in Westerlo, Belgium, by Keon, whose owner is Ilse Loodts (both from Belgium).
Keon is a wolfhound from Ireland.

18. Largest Eyes on a Dog World Record

With 28mm eyes, Bruschi the Boston Terrier holds the Guinness World Record for the largest canine eyes ever measured.

Final Thought

The astonishing accomplishments of these dogs in the Guinness World Records highlight their extraordinary talents, individuality, and the unique link they have with humans.

These records, which range from the smallest Chihuahua to the tallest Great Dane, the quickest skateboarder to the oldest dog, serve as a reminder of the variety and genius of our canine friends.

Let’s honor and value these remarkable dogs daily, not only on World Puppy Day, for the happiness, inspiration, and love they bring into our lives.

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FAQs

Q1: What dog is the tallest living canine in the world?

Zeus, a Great Dane from Texas, is the world's tallest living dog at a height of 1.046 meters (3 feet, 5.18 inches).

Q2: Who has the distinction of being the tallest living dog?

With a height of just 9.65 cm, Milly, a Chihuahua from Puerto Rico, holds the record for the smallest living dog.

Q3: Exactly which dog has the longest tongue ever?

The record-holder for the longest canine tongue is Rocky Williams, a boxer from Bloomington, Illinois, whose measurement is 13.88 cm (5.46 in).

Q4: What is the dog's skateboarding speed record for a 100-meter sprint?

English bulldog Tillman now holds the record for the quickest 100-meter skateboard run by a dog.

Q5: According to Guinness World Records, which dog has the biggest eyes?

With eyes measuring 28mm, Boston Terrier Bruschi holds the Guinness World Record for the largest canine eyes ever measured.