National Dog Day
So today is National Dog Day.
We are a nation of dog lovers, so today this seems appropriate to have a National dog day. Although at the moment only two members of Family Clan have dogs, Daddy A and daughter M.
A 2007 survey by the University of Bristol found that 26% of UK households owned cats and 31% owned dogs. Of course dogs like humans come in all shapes and sizes from the smallest dog in the World according to the Guinness Book of Records is a female Chihuahua called Miracle Milly, who measured 9.65 cm (3.8 in) tall on 21 February 2013 and is owned by Vanesa Semler of Dorado, Puerto Rico.
Zeus, a Great Dane from Otsego, Michigan, United States, was declared to be the World’s tallest dog” by the 2013 Guinness Book of World Records. This 3 year old handsome beast measures 44 inches from foot to shoulder and standing on his hind legs, Zeus stretches to 7-foot-4-inch.
Zeus weighs 155 pounds and eats around 12 cups of food a day. That’s equivalent to one 30-pound bag of food.
Now that its one hungry dog!
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ours definitely aren’t breaking any records. we have a pomchi who is 10 pounds, but definitely not that tiny. we also have an american eskimo who is about 20 pounds. they are so amazing, and always make me laugh
I used to have a lovely Doberman. I miss him a lot. Unfortunately I am not allowed pets where I live now.
We have a dog big dog called Jasper, my sister works for a rehoming charity so most of our family have dogs
Been out walking and I’ve just seen a massive dog
Think his owner was definately struggling to keep hold of him
I can’t believe the legs on Zeus! I wonder if his owners are tall too.
Wouldn’t like to pay for the food bill Maya! x Jane
Love miracle millie -she’s tiny
Another national day I didn’t know about x
Ahhhh We have a tiny chihuahua too – she is 9 months and weight a tiny 1 1/2 lbs! She is so energetic though and will walk for miles on her leash every day! I grew up with dogs and would never be without one!