Ozzy's family couldn't be prouder.
At four years old, their pooch, a Mastiff, is now world-famous for... his tongue!
A very long tongue
Ozzy and his family live in Oklahoma, USA. Ever since he was a puppy, his tongue has always lolled out of his mouth, a trait his family found incredibly endearing. Now that he's fully grown, his tongue is more noticeable than ever.
In fact, Ozzy's tongue measures an incredible 19.85 cm (7.8 inches), making it officially the longest of any dog in the world. Unsurprisingly, it hangs out of his mouth most of the time. This doesn't affect his daily life in any way; his tongue is simply longer than average.
A clean bill of health
Ozzy's family has had his tongue examined by several vets and specialists, and they all came to the same conclusion: its length causes him no problems at all. It is simply, and unusually, long.
Surprisingly, Ozzy doesn't use his long tongue to give his humans big, sloppy kisses; it's just not his first instinct. Instead, he loves nothing more than playing in the garden with his family. He also enjoys relaxing and taking long naps in the living room. Congratulations on your amazing record, Ozzy!
