Rocky’s owners always knew he had an abnormally long tongue. It’s just hanging there, right? And we’re like, man, it’s so long. But when other people started noticing and complete strangers, that’s when we’re like, man, his tongue really is long. Not just we think so. Crystal Williams didn’t know there was *** world record for the longest tongue on *** living dog until she saw the previous holder Mochi on *** TV special after Mochi passed away, Williams knew Rocky might have *** chance. That’s when they said the new record was between three and four inches. And I said, oh my gosh, I think we have *** shot. I got to look into this. Williams says the process is not easy and all the documentation is crazy. She said she triple checked the paperwork to make sure they didn’t deny Rocky *** couple months after Williams applied. Guinness accepted the application and the measurement planning started. That’s where I talked to the vet and he left me *** message saying, I guess we’re measuring *** tongue. And so it was on Guinness sent Rocky’s vet, Doctor Bleam from Krueger Animal Hospital specific requirements on how to measure his tongue. They put Rocky under anesthesia, gently drowned his tongue and measured from the end of his nose to the tip of his tongue. It was 100 and 40 millimeters. I mean, it’s long on Guinness world records dot com. Rocky measured in at 13.8 centimeters, which is just under 5.5 inches. But, yeah, it’s been *** lot of fun. Something just fun to laugh at too. You know. It’s like, oh, my gosh, look at his tongue just, you know, Rocky’s *** great dog and he really deserves this. Yeah, it’s *** good boy. *** good boy.
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Meet Rocky, the dog that’s broken the record for longest tongue
Updated: 7:43 PM EDT Jun 28, 2023
It’s official: Rocky the Boxer has secured a Guinness World Record.The 9-year-old boxer, who belongs to Brad and Crystal Williams, earned the title of “longest tongue on a living dog” based on the results of measurements completed before a teeth cleaning on June 15.The most recent record holder, Zoey Williams of Metairie, Louisiana, earned the title with a 5-inch tongue. While Rocky’s number came in higher earlier this month, the record could not be considered official until verified by Guinness. On Monday, the world records website displayed a photo of Rocky — tongue lolling haphazardly, eyes bright with excitement — and his stats: 5.46 inches, or 13.883 centimeters.“It’s pretty exciting, and he’s just a great dog,” Crystal Williams told The Pantagraph on Monday, reacting to the news. “He didn’t have to do anything special; he just had to be himself.”We’re just the lucky ones that got to care for this cool dog, and now he’s a record holder,” she said, adding: “It’s pretty cool to be a part of Guinness now.”While Rocky’s great genes clinched the victory, his owners undertook a somewhat complex process to get him in the game. It involves an online application and a variety of materials, including a cover letter and statements from a steward, witness and timekeeper.Additionally, the couple had to line people up to fulfill various witness and medical roles and supply their credentials to Guinness.
It’s official: Rocky the Boxer has secured a Guinness World Record.
The 9-year-old boxer, who belongs to Brad and Crystal Williams, earned the title of “longest tongue on a living dog” based on the results of measurements completed before a teeth cleaning on June 15.
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The most recent record holder, Zoey Williams of Metairie, Louisiana, earned the title with a 5-inch tongue. While Rocky’s number came in higher earlier this month, the record could not be considered official until verified by Guinness.
On Monday, the world records website displayed a photo of Rocky — tongue lolling haphazardly, eyes bright with excitement — and his stats: 5.46 inches, or 13.883 centimeters.
“It’s pretty exciting, and he’s just a great dog,” Crystal Williams told The Pantagraph on Monday, reacting to the news. “He didn’t have to do anything special; he just had to be himself.
“We’re just the lucky ones that got to care for this cool dog, and now he’s a record holder,” she said, adding: “It’s pretty cool to be a part of Guinness now.”
While Rocky’s great genes clinched the victory, his owners undertook a somewhat complex process to get him in the game. It involves an online application and a variety of materials, including a cover letter and statements from a steward, witness and timekeeper.
Additionally, the couple had to line people up to fulfill various witness and medical roles and supply their credentials to Guinness.
