Prepare to Be Wowed by These Incredible Pet Records

Norman the Briard passed away in 2022 due to lymphoma, but he achieved the unique distinction of holding two different Guinness World Records during his lifetime. He showed a keen intelligence early on, and owner and dog trainer Karen Cobb primed him for canine sports. Norman became a sensation and could surf, jump rope, barn hunt, herd, and more. But he won his records for his remarkable riding skills.

A cow named Blosom truly bloomed in Orangeville, Illinois, where she reached a neck-craning height of 6.23 feet from her hooves to the ridge between her shoulder blades and earned a Guinness World Record in 2014. Blosom was owned by Patricia Meads-Hanson and died in 2015 when she was 13. A Holstein, Blosom is likely the tallest cow to ever live. The next tallest cow lived in the early 1900s.

Barivel, from Pavia, Italy, is a gentle giant. This Maine Coon's impressive size belies his shy personality. Barivel eats a protein-rich diet and measures 3 ft 11.2 in. He broke the Guinness World Record in 2018, and pictures of him with his owner are astonishing—he looks almost as big as her!

This honor goes to Zeus, a Great Dane from the Lone Star State. Zeus stands at 3ft 5.18in. He was the largest puppy in his litter and has always had big paws. Zeus loves going to the Dallas Farmer's Market with his owner, Britney, and her family—everyone knows him and gives him treats. He eats 12 cups of food a day. The tallest dog ever was also a Great Dane named Zeus, so if you're getting a Great Dane soon and are keen on breaking world records, you may want to consider naming your pooch after the king of the Greek gods on Mount Olympus.

The Guinness World Records recently recognized Peanut for reaching the ripe old age of 21. She lives on a farm in Waterloo, Michigan, and has surpassed the average chicken by 10 to 15 years. Peanut's guardian, Marsi Parker Darwin, admits to favoritism because of this particular hen's difficult start in life—she needed to be broken out of her egg. Ever since then, Peanut has loved riding in Darwin's pocket. The family have their fingers crossed for Peanut to beat the world's oldest chicken record, which sits at age 23 and is held by the now-deceased chicken, Muffy. RIP.

A chihuahua mix named Mr. Happy Face won the 2022 World's Ugliest Dog competition in Petaluma, California. The contest promotes the adoption of even the least appealing dogs. Mr. Happy Face came from an abusive background, living with a hoarder. He has a mohawk, a skew head, and myriad health problems. But he's finally a winner, with a new loving owner, bragging rights, and a cash prize from the 50-year-old event that probably earned him some treats.

Yup, you read right. A slam-dunking bunny called Bini entered the Guinness Book of World Records in 2017 for his incredible feats with a basketball. He made seven slam dunks in 60 seconds. But that's only part of what Bini, trained by owner Shai Lighter, could do. This Holland Lop rabbit played instruments, styled hair, performed numerous tricks, and became an online celebrity. He appeared on various TV shows and garnered and garnered a sizable following, but the internet is unsure whether Bini is still alive.

Purin hails from Tachikawa in Japan, and her commendable balance and athleticism has earned three Guinness World Record titles. This beagle rolled on a ball for 32.8 feet in 9.45 seconds, but there's more to her CV. She's also the dog that can catch the most balls with her paws in a minute and do the most skips by a dog and a person in one minute using a single rope. How awesome is that?! Owner Makoto Kumagai also taught Purin how to ride a skateboard.

Rocky, a 9-year-old boxer from Bloomington, Illinois, wasn't prepared to get sloppy second place. Thanks to his genes, he slobbered his way into the record books with a tongue measuring 5.46 inches. Owners Brad and Crystal Williams were delighted when he was officially announced as a Guinness World Record holder in 2023. Rocky dethroned a recent record-breaker, Zoey, a labrador, and German shepherd mix.

On June 18, 2023, 1385 dachshunds gathered in Melbourne, Australia, to walk one kilometer. It was a festive affair. They smashed a previous record set in England in 2018 by a group of 1029 beagles, and it was a sight to behold. A portion of the proceeds was donated to help foster dachshunds who need surgery for intervertebral disc disease.

Keon, an Irish wolfhound from Belgium owned by Ilse Loodts, had a tail that took most people by surprise. It was 30.2 inches long and placed Keon in the Guinness World Record Book in 2015. Only the bone is measured, not the fur. Now, that's something to wag about.

A rescued greyhound, Feather from Maryland, made her owner jump for joy when she won this Guinness World Record in 2018. Feather jumped an applause-worthy 6 feet 3 inches, a hurdle not that far off women's high jump records. Owner Samantha Valle has said that Feather would bump into the ceiling when leaping at home.

Perhaps you've seen a dog latch onto a couple of tennis balls simultaneously at the local park. But have you ever seen a dog clutch onto six normal-sized tennis balls at the same time? Well, Finley from Canandaigua, New York, did just that in 2020. Did someone say chubby bunny?

351.7 feet. That's how long this wave was. A rescued Australian kelpie called Abbie Girl stood steady and surfed into the records at Ocean Beach Dog Beach in San Diego. Owner Michael Uy introduced Abbie Girl to the ocean ever since she was adopted, and the rest, as they say, is history.

A bloodhound, Tigger, holds the all-time record (13.75 inches ), but he died in 2009. The currently living dog with the longest ears is Lou, a coonhound. Her ears are 13.38 inches long.