Gibson, the world's tallest dog
Oldest dog: Bluey, an Australian Cattle Dog, worked cattle and sheep from the time he was a pup in 1910 until he took early retirement at the age of 20. He lived until 1939, when he was put to sleep at 29 years and 5 months of age.
Heaviest dog: Zorba, an Old English Mastiff, weighed 343 pounds. He also held the record for longest dog, measuring 8 feet 3 inches long from nose to tail. Zorba stood 37 inches at the shoulder.
Tallest dog: Gibson, a Great Dane, measured 42.2 inches at the shoulder.
Smallest Dog (length): In terms of measurement from nose to tail tip, a Chihuahua named Brandy, who’s length was a mere 6, holds that record.
Smallest Dog (height): Ducky of Charlton, MA, a Chihuahua bought for $5,000, holds the record for the shortest dog. Ducky stands 4.9 inches at the shoulder.
Smallest Dog (weight): Dancer, another Chihuahua, claims the lightest dog record with a weight of 18 ounces, about the size of a double cheeseburger.
Longest Ears: Tigger, a Bloodhound, sports 27.25 inches worth of ears, with one ear measuring 13.5 inches and the other, 13.75 inches.
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