Minnie, a Great Dane from Connecticut, has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the tallest living female dog in the world, measuring 3 feet 2 inches from floor to withers.
She joined owners Ken and Lisa Nogacek at just two months old and showed rapid growth early, reaching 35 pounds before her first birthday.
The possibility of a world record emerged when the Nogaceks’ daughter noticed Minnie’s exceptional height around age two and a half.
The family waited until Minnie was fully grown, and at three and a half years old, she was formally measured for Guinness. Keeping her still was tough and required a peanut butter bribe, one of her favorite treats.
Morgan, a Canadian Great Dane at 3 feet 2.6 inches, and one inch shorter than Reggie, the tallest living male dog.