The Guinness Book of Records is a very popular publication that is updated and published every year. This amazing collection contains not only unusual human achievements; on the pages of the book you can also find the records of our smaller friends - dogs. Here you can find pets born with unique characteristics, as well as animals that have achieved certain results through long training. Let's look at the most entertaining dog records.

In the list of “the most dogs”, the Blue Great Dane George took the lead in size. The pet is distinguished by its impressive height, which is 2.13 meters. The characteristics of the dog are included in the world collection:

• distance from shoulder to paws – 1.10 meters;
• distance from tail to nose – 2.21 meters;
• The record holder's weight is 110 kilograms.

The owner of the Great Dane is American Dave Nasser, who lives in Arizona. The approximate diet of a dog per month exceeds 60 kg of food. The Great Dane has its own bed, which is impressive in size. Dave bought the pet at the age of six months and did not expect George to reach such a size.

The dog's dimensions are so large that he can hardly fit in the back seat of Dave's SUV. The predecessor of the blue dog was the Great Dane named Gibson. However, the dog died at the end of 2009 from cancer. Now George is the largest dog in the world.

Record No. 2 - the smallest pet

The opposite achievement from the first record is the smallest size of a chihuahua named Millie. The pet's height barely exceeds 9 centimeters. The owner of the dog is Vanessa, who lives in Puerto Rico. Millie “lives” in the apartment and rarely goes outside. If a pet leaves the walls of its home, it is only in the arms of its owner. This is because Millie is very fragile due to her size. Her paws are so thin that she can get a fracture from a simple fall from a chair.

The owner does not walk down the street with the dog for the reason that it is easy to get lost in the thick grass due to its minimal height. Millie is very friendly and willingly takes pictures with people around her who are surprised by the size of the dog and want to take a photo.

Today Millie has reached the age of 2 years, and her weight does not exceed 400 grams. When the dog was a puppy, she could easily fit into a tablespoon. At this time, the pet set its first record in the “smallest puppy” category.

Record No. 3 – long-lived

Guinness World Records dogs are distinguished not only by their amazing size, but also by their life expectancy. The first dog that managed to set a record for longevity was an Austrian shepherd, whose age was more than 29 years. The pet guarded flocks of sheep all his life and led an active lifestyle, which is why he ended up on the pages of this amazing collection.

Another contender for the championship was the dog Bela, who managed to live 29 years and 193 days, which is 33 days more than the Austrian shepherd dog. Perhaps Bela could boast of a more advanced age, but the hostess accepted her due to her health condition. Bela was not included in the book because she did not have documents confirming her date of birth.

Today's record holder is a terrier named Max. His age is 29 years and 240 days. The owner of the animal does not provide Max with special care and has fed him dog food all his life.

Record No. 4 - the most expensive cable

The most expensive dog of our time is. The breed has an unusual appearance, fluffy fur and bright reddish color. At the same time, mastiffs are loyal friends of humans and have an easy-going character. It is likely that these features have elevated the breed to the rank of the most expensive in the world.

The cost of a puppy varies within the following limits:

• in Russia – from 3,000 to 14,000 dollars;
• in Tibet - about $100,000;
• The most expensive puppy was purchased by a multimillionaire for $1.5 million.

Record No. 5 - the fattest pet

With a problem excess weight Not only people, but also their pets face challenges. On the pages of the collection, records of dogs with the heaviest weight are mentioned. The record holder in this area is nicknamed Cassie. The animal lives in an English county. Cassie's weight reached 58 kg, which is 4 times the norm for this breed!

The reason for the dog's "rounded figure" is a banal proper nutrition. The dog was fed mainly fried foods and sweets. The dog's weight is critical, so it is not even able to move independently.

Shelter workers found out about Cassie’s “problem” and took her for rehabilitation. After several months of working with the pet and switching to proper nutrition, Cassie began to move independently. The shelter staff promise that they will be able to return the animal to its usual form.

Record No. 6 – the richest canine representative

Pets' loyalty can be rewarded not only good attitude to them, but also a decent will. German Shepherd Gunther is the richest dog in the world. It belonged to the countess, who after her death bequeathed all her funds to the shepherd. Today the dog's net worth is more than $300 million.

The funds are managed by the people specified in the Countess's will, who have the honor of caring for the pet. Therefore, funds are regularly spent on charity in animal shelters. Gunther has offspring who will officially become the owner of their father's funds.

Record No. 7 – amazing balancing

Mixed collie and Australian shepherd named Sweet pie has a unique ability - like a member of a circus group, he can hold a glass of water on his head and move with it, without spilling or dropping. The sweet pie holds two records at once. The first - the dog managed to walk 10 steps with a glass on his head with a total weight of 150 g. At the same time, the dog returned to the starting point, walking the step backwards again.

The second mestizo record is covering a distance of 100 meters in 2 minutes 40 seconds. There was a tin can on the dog's head. Sweet Pie's owner spent more than two years teaching his pet this trick.

Record No. 8 - the heaviest breeds

• St. Bernard Benedict - the pet weighs more than 140 kg with a height of 98 centimeters;
• St. Bernard Haydan - weight 138 kg with a height of 87 centimeters;
• – weight 133 kg with height 95 centimeters.

Record No. 9 – the highest

The Great Dane named Gibson is the tallest representative of the canine world. Its height is 2 meters 15 centimeters. The owner of the Great Dane is a professional breeder and lives in California. The owner pays special attention to Gibson, monitoring his diet and rhythm of life.

Record No. 10 - the most jumping

1. The record holder for high jump is the male Steg, who managed to jump over a wall 3 meters 50 centimeters high;
2. a German shepherd overcame a barrier in the form of a smooth wall 5.6 meters high;
3. Olya's dog took first place in the high jump - her result was 1.5 meters.

Record No. 11 – the most resilient

• St. Bernard Brady moved a huge load weighing 3,000 kilograms. These were railroad tracks that a dog managed to move in 1978;
• St. Bernard Typhus - he managed to drag the above-described cargo using a special cart over a distance of 4.8 meters;
• The strongest dog based on its own weight is Newfoundland Barbara, who dragged 2,300 kg along a concrete surface.

Record No. 12 – the fastest

Hunting breeds are rightly considered the fastest breed, the peculiarity of which is determined by their “use” by humans - pets develop great speed to catch prey. The breed has an amazing gene composition that does not require improvement. Greyhounds are the only breed in the world that has not been crossed with other canines to complement their set of useful qualities.

The breed is recognized as the best short distance runners. They are capable of reaching speeds of up to 60 km per hour, and in a throw even about 90 km per hour. At the same time, the dogs have a fragile physique and a very miniature weight of 30-38 kg.

The record holder among his “brothers” was the dog Star, who managed to reach a speed of 67 km per hour. With such a “companion” you don’t need to have a weapon when hunting, because the pet can catch up with any prey.

Record No. 13 – developed mind and ingenuity

Comparison of pets occurs not only by external parameters. Scientists have begun searching for the most intelligent breed that can be trained, gets along easily with people, quickly adapts to unfamiliar surroundings and is able to make its own decisions without instructions from the owner. This breed turned out to be the Boeder Collie. The experiments carried out revealed the best results in a number of “mental” tasks compared to other breeds. The following dogs have developed ingenuity and a predisposition to learning:

• poodle;
• Doberman;
• German shepherd;
• Labrador;
• husky

In the course of their research, scientists also identified the least “intelligent” breed – the Afghan hound. The dog has a very beautiful appearance, but does not perceive commands well and often does not assimilate information. This does not mean that the breed is hopeless. However, training will require more time and patience.

Record No. 14 – the rarest breed

Some dog breeds are endangered, such as the Chinook. The breed was considered extinct for a long time, but in 1981, 12 Chinooks were discovered. After this, dog breeders took active measures to reproduce their pets, but their number still remains critically low.

No less rare is the Eskimo dog; the number of its representatives in 1975 was only 100 individuals. Today, scientists are creating conditions for the reproduction of animals, but their number is still on the verge of extinction - only 300 dogs in the whole world. The cost of a puppy of this breed starts from $8,000.

Record No. 15 – longest ears

A Basset Hound named Jeffrey has the longest ears in the world. Their length is more than 30 centimeters. The animal experiences constant discomfort due to non-standard sizes, as the ears constantly fall into the bowl and interfere with eating. When walking, they often develop in the wind; Jeffrey constantly steps on them while walking and is often injured.

The owner cares about her pet, so she ties the dog’s ears with an elastic band. The previous record holder for ear length was Jeffrey's genetic grandfather. Apparently this gene is inherited.

The owner values ​​the pet’s peculiarity so much that she insured his ears for a quite impressive amount – $48,000. Jeffrey's ears are not proportional and have different lengths: the right one is 35 centimeters, the left one is 32 centimeters.

Record No. 16 - the most terrible dog

An unusual nomination in the Guinness Book of Records, the owner of which was a Chinese Crested named Sam. A competition held in California helped identify the winner. Here the owners present the ugliest dogs and the winner receives a $1,000 prize. Sam took the lead in this competition for more than 3 years.

Probably, the dog’s streak of victories would have continued, but the pet died of cancer. Despite his frightening appearance, he was the favorite of the family in which he lived for more than 15 years.

Record No. 17 – the most prolific

• named Low Pressure is the record holder for the number of puppies born. The dog is the father of more than 2,400 puppies that have been officially registered;
• a dog named Lena of the American Foxhound breed is the most large mother - there are 24 puppies in her litter;
• St. Bernard Anne is also distinguished by increased fertility - she gave birth to 23 puppies, 14 of which did not survive;
• Irish Setter bitch became the mother of 22 puppies in 1974. Only 15 puppies from the litter survived;
• Tia mastiff breed gave birth to 23 puppies and set new record in terms of survival - only 4 puppies from the litter died.

Record No. 18 – swimmers

It is known that dogs are natural swimmers. They cover long distances with ease and love water. However, some representatives have special skills. The record holders are two Labradors named Gypsy and Kai, who swam across the 15.6 km long bay. This record was set together with their owner Steve Fisher. The dogs completed the task in just 6 hours and 18 minutes.

Record No. 19 – record holders in the number of awards at competitions

The German shepherd Mystic demonstrated a special talent for performing and following commands. She is the recipient of more than 270 awards. The dog takes part in competitions almost every month. Its owner is American James Moser. Since childhood, he has been raising a pet, without using the services of specialized trainers.

No less talented is the Scottish terrier bitch named Close. The owner of the record holder is an American living in Florida. Throughout his life, the pet has won 204 awards.

Record No. 20 – a dog walking on its hind legs

A unique feature has developed in the dog Vera, who has congenital defects of the forelimbs. Because of this, the pet cannot move like the rest of its relatives. However, Vera's owners taught her to use hind legs for movement, the dog now walks like a human.

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Oldest cat

In the UK, Lustershire, in a small town called Thurnby, lives the oldest cat in the world. 49-year-old Quentin Shaw claims that his pet, named Blackie, will turn 24 years old in January; if this figure is converted into “human years”, then the cat’s age will be 120 human years! Blackie is a real old lady, she already has poor vision, walks slowly, and practically doesn’t play, but all this is not surprising, the record-breaking cat outlived all her children, and she had them three times already! For a 24-year-old cat, according to veterinarians, she simply excellent health. The cat's owner knows the secret of her longevity, and is happy to share it - the main thing is love, the whole Shaw family loves their pet with all their hearts.
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The oldest woman in the world jumped with a parachute at 104 years old

Peggy McAlpine, a mother of two who already has four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, jumped with a parachute at 104 years old and became the oldest woman in the world to do so.
Representatives of the Guinness Book of Records are already going to include the brave pensioner in their book, because the brave Cypriot managed to jump out of a plane at an altitude of 730 meters and land on the ground at 104 years old, even despite the fact that she uses a wheelchair.
The most interesting thing is that Peggy McAlpine broke her own record, which she set five years ago.
The daredevil pensioner explains her incredible act by her love of heights and passion for skydiving.
Such an amazing extreme sportswoman spoke about her flight in an interview with the Sunday Express: “I enjoyed every minute. It was even better than last time. I would certainly like to do it again - especially if someone breaks my record."
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The world's oldest dog Pusuke dies in Japan

The world's oldest dog, Pusuke, has died aged 26 in Japan's Ibaraki Prefecture, according to Japanese newspaper Yomiuri.
Last December, representatives of the Guinness Book of Records officially named the mongrel Pusuke the oldest dog in the world, since she was born in March 1985 near Tokyo, in the city of Togiti.
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Moreover, the reddish-white dog even managed to avoid death in 2008, when the record holder was hit by a car and had to undergo several serious operations.
After this, Pusuke recovered for a long time, but nevertheless again became the playful and active dog that his owners were used to seeing him. Now his inconsolable owner is in a trance, because she cannot imagine her life without her faithful and funny dog.
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She also eats very well, with a diet consisting of nuts, alfalfa, sugar beets, cabbage and hay, and weighs a stable 480 kilograms.
The previous record holder in this category, the Arabian horse Badger from Pembrokeshire, Wales, died at just 51 back in 2004.
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The dogs are ours true friends. They come to us for a very short time, and for them we are their whole life. That is why we love and take care of them, and in return we receive devotion, sincere joy, fun and inspiration. No one rejoices more when the owner comes home than faithful dog. There is even a joke on this topic: “Lock your wife and dog in the closet for an hour. Open it in an hour and find out who is more happy to see you.” In this article we will tell you about long-lived dogs, as well as representatives of the canine world who hold records for height, length and weight.

Long-lived breeds

They have different life expectancies, which ranges from 10 to 18 years (for comparison, a hamster lives only 3 years). The following breeds can be classified as long-lived:

If you look at this list, you can conclude that small dogs the earth's age lasts longer, 2−4 years longer than that of large ones. And this is true.

There are quite a lot of long-livers among dogs, some of them even made it into the Guinness Book of Records. In 1910, Bluey, an Australian cattle dog, was born. This breed was developed in the 19th century by mixing the blood of many other breeds, including collies, Dalmatians, and Australian kelpies. The most interesting genes were inherited from the wild Australian Cattle Dog. Bluey lived exactly 30 years and died in 1940. This is documented. Her name is included in the Guinness Book of Records.

Another record-breaking dog is Pasuke from Japan. Pasuke was not purebred. She was born in 1985. In 2009, she was hit by a car... The dog was seriously injured, but was able to recover and lived for another 3 (!!!) years, and then died of old age. She delighted her owners for 23 years.

Another long-liver is the dog Max from Louisiana. The dog lived 29 years and 245 days. Max was a cross between a terrier and a mongrel. He was born in 1983 and died in 2013. Amazing fact- On May 15, 2013, Max was included in the Guinness Book of Records, and 3 days later he was gone.

Many dog ​​food promoters speculated on Max's name, declaring that he ate their food, which is why he reached such a respectable age. The dog's owner claimed that Max did not eat food from the table. She allegedly always fed him the Kibbles and Bits brand of food. How true this is, of course, is unknown. Perhaps she was paid to report this. If we calculate that a dog’s life year is equal to seven human years, then Max, by human standards, was already 210 years old. Until his old age, the dog loved to run, jump, and fetch a small ball.

Longevity depends on many factors: food, living conditions, and the emotional state of the owners. Some factors are inherent in nature. For example, dogs with long muzzles please us longer than those with flat muzzles. If a bitch has never given birth and has never walked with male dogs, then she will live longer than a bitch who has already given birth. Spayed females - even more. Mixed breeds are more likely to reach old age than purebred dogs.

The largest dogs in the world

There are a lot of breeds in the world that amaze us with their growth. If we remember that the ancestor of all canines is the wolf, then the selection should be given a standing ovation. It is worth comparing the fragile little 15-centimeter Chihuahua and the huge, hardy Caucasian Shepherd Dog.

So, the list of giant breeds:

Another giant is listed in the Guinness Book, the English mastiff Ikama Zorba. It is he who is currently considered the most big dog in the world. His weight is 156 kg and his height is 94 cm.

The longest dog

not a dachshund at all, but a Landseer named Boomer from the USA. Its length is 213 cm, and its height is 80 cm. Taxis, despite their reputation as sausage dogs, are not even in the top ten. By the way, they say that dachshunds have a complex character. You need to constantly gain their trust and show them who is boss in the house. They are considered to be the most cunning and evil dogs.

How much does the fattest dog in the world weigh?

The fattest dog in the world lives in England. Her name is Cassie. Her breed is called Border Collie. The weight of these dogs usually does not exceed 18 kg. Cassie weighs 58 kg. Cassie's owner fed her food from the table and gave her a huge amount of food. As a result, she became ill and had difficulty moving.

Cassie was rescued by veterinarians. A special strict diet, physical training, and walks brought the dog back to reality. The dog lost weight and its character changed. She became more cheerful. All of Britain was watching her fate. With bated breath, the British watched on television the popular favorite when she underwent surgery to remove bedsores and folds. Cassie survived and is making her family happy.

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When we bring a puppy into the house, it seems like forever. The plush lump will grow and be nearby. Always, always. But a dog's life is short. Twelve, maximum fifteen years. Then they leave, taking with them a part of our soul.

However, there are also those owners whose dogs are long-lived. They were lucky to live side by side with their pet for a quarter of a century or more. The oldest dog - how old did it live? In this article we will talk about oldest dogs planet and about long-lived breeds.

Record reached

Once upon a time there lived an Australian Shepherd. She was born in 1910. Helped herd sheep flocks. I have never been sick with anything. The ten-year mark has now been passed. The brothers and sisters have already died, but the kelpie still lives and lives. Energetic, active, with a good appetite.

A year before his death, the dog stopped seeing. But he remained active until the last moment. November 14, 1939 was the last day for the dog. The dog lived in the world for 29 years and 5 months. The dog's name was Bluey. According to the Guinness Book of Records, this four-legged dog is the oldest dog in the world.

Didn't make it into the Book of Records

Another Kelpie (Australian Shepherd) became famous for its longevity. Her name was Maggie. She was born in 1986. The puppy was purchased as a gift for the owner's 4-year-old son. When Maggie died, her son turned 34 years old.

To last day the shepherd was active. Age did not stop her from riding on a tractor with her owner, chasing neighborhood cats and gnawing on candy. True, in lately this became difficult. The teeth were slowly falling out, and the remaining two teeth were not very good at chewing on candy.

Maggie's owner, Mr. McLaren, said that he had lost the documents for the dog. But he claims that the puppy was purchased for his son.

The oldest dog (unofficially) died in April 2016.

Another old lady

And again - kelpies. Her name was Bella. She lived a happy dog ​​life on a farm in the USA. How old was the oldest dog when it left this world? 29 years 7 months. Not every dog ​​can boast such a life expectancy.

Japanese granny

Another oldest dog in the world is a mixed breed from Japan. Her name was Pusuke. Judging by the appearance, the dog had Akita Inu in his family. This little red fox was born in March 1985. She lived all her life in the same family. In 2008, when Puska was 23 years old, the animal was hit by a car.

Do you think a dog's life ended on the highway? No matter how it is! Puske lived for another three years. She passed away in December 2011.

The lifespan of one of the oldest dogs is 26 years 8 months. Puske is included in the Guinness Book of Records.

Terrier named Max

This purebred dog lived for almost 30 years. A mixed terrier, he was born in August 1983. Lived in the USA, in the state of Louisiana. He has always been in good health. Only in old age did he begin to lose his vision and developed cataracts. Arthritis also increased. But this did not stop Max from living 29 years and 9 months.

What is the secret of Max's longevity? His owner Janelle says she never fed the dog from the table. Daily long walks, proper nutrition and education - that’s the whole secret. Max ate only dog ​​food.

The record was recorded on May 15, 2013. And three days later, the long-lived mestizo “ran away to the dog’s rainbow.”

Collie on the list

Bramble is one of the oldest dogs. In 2009 she turned 27 years old. The dog lived in the city of Somerset. What is the secret to a long life? The owner claims that it’s all about the diet. Bramble is a vegetarian. This collie also loved to go to the pool. Once a week he made sure to visit it, swimming with pleasure. Despite his venerable age, the male remained active until the end. He “walked” the owner around the city over the longest distances.

It can be assumed that Bramble's life was stress-free. This is wrong. In 2007, the dog suffered a spinal injury. But even that didn't stop her. Bramble continues his weekly trips to the pool. With the help of the hostess, of course.

A little about long-lived breeds

What is the oldest dog? Let's remember that this is a kelpie named Bluey. He lived for more than 29 years. Was included in the Guinness Book of Records.

Now let's talk about those long-lived dogs that were never included in the Guinness Book of Records.