World record and viral pet: This is Ozzie, the Oklahoma dog with the longest tongue in the world

Ozzie the dog from Oklahoma,
The dog Ozzie, from Oklahoma, entered the Guinness Book of World Records as having the longest tongue in the world, with a length of 19.89 centimetres.

anserinea French mastiff mix from Oklahoma City, was recognized Guinness Book of World Records Like the dog with the longest tongue in the world. Define the formal measurement that language amounts to 7.89 cma number that surprised his family, the Picks family, and the local veterinary community shortly before the Christmas holiday.

The record was confirmed after a routine visit to the veterinarian, where the length was measured from snout end to tip.

Ozzy’s achievement significantly surpassed the previous record set by Rocky, a dog from Bloomington, Illinois, whose tongue reached 12.7 cm in length. In addition, she left behind the most notable human records: Chanel Taber, 9.75 cm, and Nick Stoeberl, 10.1 cm, both USA.

Official measurement
The official measurement of Ozzie’s tongue was made during a routine visit to a veterinarian in Oklahoma City (Image source: Guinness World Records)

As shown Angela BeckOzzy’s owner, the animal’s protruding tongue has always attracted attention in his environment: “He’s always had a tongue sticking out of his mouth, ever since he was born. But there’s nothing medically incorrect about him. We’ve taken him to the vet several times and there’s no dental problem or any other issue, it’s simply unnaturally long and uncomfortable,” Beck explained to Guinness Book of World Records.

“It’s funny, his tongue being what it is, he doesn’t lick things a lot. He doesn’t kiss, he gets close to your face and shows affection by rubbing his nose, but he doesn’t lick things a lot,” Angela stated.

The dog prefers to play in the garden, ride cars and jump enthusiastically, which prompted his family to liken him to a kangaroo.

Ozzy exceeds the record by a wide margin
(Image source: Guinness World Records) Ozzie beats the previous record set by Rocky of Illinois and top human records

Angela described him as an animal that combines extreme laziness and unpredictable energy: “He’s very lazy, but at the same time he’s very active, which is crazy. He comes out and jumps like a kangaroo.”

Ozzy’s size means an appetite to match his proportions. His family estimates he consumes about a pint of dog food a day, preferably a formula designed for high activity, which makes feeding easier given his long tongue. This diet helps maintain a healthy physical condition and makes your daily routine easier.

News of the record sparked excitement in the Pick family and among those who knew Ozzy. “It’s so exciting that Ozzy is finally getting recognition for his amazing tongue as we can now share our love for our pet with everyone,” Angela said. Guinness Book of World Records.

Ozzy's owner confirms
Malik Ozi confirms that the length of his tongue does not affect his health or daily behavior (Image source: Guinness World Records)

Whenever he goes out for a walk, Ozzy’s tongue becomes the focus of attention, an awakening Smile among children and adults.

Not only did Ozzy beat other dogs and people to the unique record, he earned a special place in canine history. Guinness Book of World Recordswhich highlighted his case as an example of the amazing curiosities found in nature.

Aside from the numbers, Ozzy’s presence and distinctive smile convey joy to whoever sees him. Turn every walk into an unforgettable moment.