June 28 (UPI) — The recent Guinness World Record for longest tongue on a living dog has actually already been broken by an Illinois fighter with a 5.46-inch tongue.
Brad and Crystal Williams, owners of 9-year-old Rocky, said it was always clear that their family pet had an uncommonly long tongue, and their observations were often verified by complete strangers who would talk about the canine’s mouth muscle.
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The couple said they discovered there was a Guinness World Records classification for longest tongue on a living dog when they saw a previous record-holder, Mochi, on a television special.
Crystal Williams said she heard previously this year that Mochi had actually passed away, leading her to get the record on behalf of Rocky.
Guinness World Records sent vet Dr. Bernard Bleem particular directions for determining Rocky’s tongue, and completion outcome was a measurement of 5.46 inches.
Rocky took the record from Zoey, a Labrador/German shepherd mix whose 5-inch tongue made her the title previously this month.