US dog secures Guinness World Record for world’s longest tongue of 12.7 cm; Watch

A US dog has secured the Guinness World Record for the world’s longest tongue on a living dog. According to the official post by GWR, the dog’s tongue is believed to be longer than a soda can and is 12.7 centimeters long.

Zoey, who is a Labrador and German Shepherd mix, and a veterinarian measured her tongue from the tip of her snout to the tip of her tongue. The dog broke the record previously claimed by a dog named Bisbee whose tongue was around 9.49 centimeters long.





Zoey’s owners Sadie and Drew Williams started taking care of her at the age of six weeks old. As per reports, even when the dog was young, her tongue used to stick out of her mouth. Although the owners thought the animal would grow into it, people started commenting on how long her tongue was.

Sadie Williams told Guinness World Records that “in the first-ever picture we have of her, she has her tongue sticking out”. Meanwhile, Drew noted, “It would be slobbering all over the place. So sometime last year we took her to the vet and measured her tongue”.

According to the owners, Zoey loves staying outdoors, fetching balls, chasing squirrels, car rides and several other activities. However, she hates getting a bath. The couple said that their dog is very famous among the neighbors.

Drew Williams also said that they have to warn people before petting Zoey that she would “slobber on you”.

FAQs:

Which dog claimed the world's longest tongue before Zoey?
Bisbee

How long is Zoey’s tongue?
12.7 cm