Thursday, September 16, 2010

Dog with world's longest tongue slobbers into record books



Puggy, a 10 year-old Pekingese, was left for dead by his first owners because of his appearance.

But Guinness World Records officials have determined that his tongue is longer than any other dogs.

He has secured a spot in the Guinness World Records 2011 after judges were told how his 4.5in (11.43cm) tongue was almost as long as his entire body.

His new owners, from Texas, United States, explained that Puggy had been abandoned and left a stray after he was discarded by his previous owner because of his looks.

Becky Stanford, his current owner, said: ''People who meet Puggy for the first time do a lot of double takes; they are in total disbelief and are amused by his unique appearance.

''It means a great deal to us that he has accomplished what he has. From being a stray dog, being dumped, to being a Guinness World Record Holder is just phenomenal. I just can't believe it.''

The updated edition of the book also records a new world's shortest man.

Edward Nino Hernandez, at 2ft 3.46ins (0.7m), features for the first time after the death of China's He Pingping.

Mr Hernandez, from Bogota, Columbia, said: ''I am very happy to be recognised as the shortest man in the world.

''Every person is different and unique. The more unusual you are the more you should fight and work harder.'' ...

via Dog with world's longest tongue slobbers into record books - Telegraph.

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