7 Dogs Who Hold a Guinness World Record
Most Balloons Popped
Popping 100 balloons in 44.49 seconds earned Anastasia the Guinness World Record. A Jack Russell terrier, she lives in Los Angeles with her owner and trainer, Doree Sitterly. Anastasia has appeared on “Live with Regis Kelly” and starred in a variety of commercials and ads.
Fastest Skateboard Ride
Tillman, an English bulldog, traveled a 100-meter stretch of parking lot in just 19.68 seconds during the 2009 X Games in Los Angeles, winning him a world record and making him the Tony Hawk of the canine world.
Tallest Dog
Giant George, a 43-inch-tall Great Dane from Tucson, Ariz., holds two world records: tallest living dog and tallest dog ever. This gentle giant has a developed quite the fan base so his owner, David Nasser, keeps fans up to date with the dog’s activities via his website and YouTube channel. Giant George also has a book, “Giant George: Life With The World’s Biggest Dog,” which was published by Simon & Schuster.
Most Dogs Skipping Rope
Uchida Geinousha’s 13 dogs, from Japan, hold the world record for most dogs skipping rope.
Most tennis balls in Mouth
Augie, an 8-year-old golden retriever holds the world record for most tennis balls (five) in the mouth at one time.
Balancing Glass of Water
Sweet Pea, an Australian shepherd/border collie, holds several records: most steps walked down by a dog facing forward while balancing a 5-ounce glass of water (10 steps) and fastest 100 meters walked by a dog with a can balanced on its head (2 minutes and 55 seconds).
Oldest Dog
Bluey, an Australian cattle dog, holds the world record for oldest dog at 29 years and 5 months of age. Les Hall of Victoria, Australia, got Bluey as a puppy in 1910, and the dog worked with cattle and sheep for nearly 20 years before being put to sleep on Nov. 14, 1939.
(Photos: Guiness World Records)
Posted on 26. Jan, 2012 by Pat in Pets
