Prepare to paw-se for a moment and take a “hiss-torical” journey with our Pets in History section. Forget Cleopatra and Napoleon; we’re digging up the real power players, like the royal dogs that actually ran the palace or the cats that may have out-schemed Machiavelli. From ancient Egyptian felines worshipped as gods to World War II hero pups, we’re shining a light (or should we say, a laser pointer?) on the unsung fur-heroes who’ve shaped the world as we know it. Dive into “tails” of political intrigue, romance, and yes, the occasional dumpster dive, all featuring the four-legged companions who were the real MVPs—Most Valuable Pets. It’s the history lesson you wish you had in school, minus the snooze factor. Get ready for a wag-nificent time-travel experience!
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Bobi is the Guinness World Records 2023 Oldest Living Dog AND the Oldest Dog of All Time
At 30 years old, this very good, VERY old boy is not only the world's oldest dog, he's the oldest dog ever recorded.
German Dog Trainer Earns Guinness World Record for Most Dogs in a Conga Line in 2023
Wolfgang Lauenburger, a German dog trainer from Stuckenbrock, just made history by setting an incredible world record of most dogs in a conga line! On the month of August 2022, Wolfgang successfully coaxed his 14 furry and loyal companions to do the impressive dance formation. The awe-inspiring video was released by Guinness World Records via Twitter, showing Wolfgang’s achievement.
Remembering Seabiscuit the Racehorse and His Legacy in Pop Culture
Seabiscuit was an American racehorse and one of the original rags to riches stories. He lived from May 23, 1933, to May 17, 1947, and his captivating tale of resilience and courage is still told today! This incredible American racehorse won 33 races despite being considered an undersized and underbred horse.
Gunther’s Millions Recap: Who is Gunther IV, the world’s richest dog, and owner Maurizio Mian?
Get the answers to the biggest questions about the world's richest dog, covering Gunther III until Gunther VI, and their handler Maurizio Mian.
The Story of Hachikō, the Akita That Waited Every Day For His Human (For 10 Years)
The story of Hachikō is an age old story. Most people learn about the loyal dog once they visit Japan and wonder why a statue of an Akita sits in the middle of the busiest intersection in the world. Hachikō was a Japanese Akita dog who became famous for his loyalty to his owner, Hidesaburō Ueno, a professor at the University of Tokyo.
The story of Biquette the punk rock goat
After being rescued from a slaughterhouse, Biquette enjoyed the rest of her years partying with punk rockers.
Happy 190th birthday to Jonathan the Tortoise – The world’s oldest land animal
Let's all wish Jonathan a happy birthday, who recently turned 190 years young!
Alvin the Mini Horse Guinness World Record holder: The power of positivity
Alvin is a mini horse holding the Guinness World Record for The Fastest 5m on hind legs by a horse in 16.70 seconds. He may not look like it, but Alvin is also a bit of a celebrity on social media too, with hundreds of thousands of followers. Introducing Alvin the mini horse – Guinness World Record holder @playlovelearn Alvin is now a Guinness World Record holder 🏆 See our full announcement video on Instagram for more information about his world record! 🥰 #superponyalvin ♬ original sound – playlovelearn What’s the key to Alvin’s success?
Gino is officially the world’s oldest dog at 22 years old
Soon after Flossie was announced as the new World's Oldest Living Cat at 27 years old, Guinness World Records revealed the new World's Oldest Living Dog.
Winston is the first French Bulldog to win the National Dog Show (video)
Winston just won "Best in Show" at the 2022 National Dog Show, making him the first Frenchie to take home first place.