Dog Breaks World Record For Longest Ears
A black as well as tan coonhound named Lou simply got his name in the Guinness Book of Globe Records for having special ears. His ears happen to be the longest ears on a dog ever before taped.
Lou’s owner, Paige, constantly knew the pet had lengthy ears, yet it wasn’t till over the pandemic when she measured them that she found simply how much time they were.
According to a news release from Guinness World Records, Lou’s ears procedure in at 13.38 inches.
Paige discussed in the press launch, “Lou is a black and also tan coonhound, and all of them must have ears that prolong at the very least to the idea of their nose. All black and also tan coonhounds have lovely long ears, some are just longer than others. Their long ears drag out the ground and also stimulate aromas when they are tracking out in the field. It makes them wonderful at complying with long, older or ‘chilly’ tracks that other types of dog might not pick up on.”
According to Calder Vets, pets with “long dangly ears” are more prone to ear problems. However, Paige noted in journalism launch that Lou’s ears do not need unique therapy.
She described that she does have to clean them, and in winter months, she covers them in an ear-warmer, yet that has to do with it.
The American Kennel Club describes coonhounds as having “an incredibly delicate nose, long, silky ears, and a sweet personality.” They were reproduced for evening hunting, and love to lounge by the fire however additionally strive while out and around.
Lou is signed up with the American Kennel Club and also deals with several various other coonhounds in Oregon.
He formerly completed in dog programs and won 7 Best In Program as well as 3 Book Finest awards, according to his owner’s Instagram message. He relinquished the program ring in August 2021.
