Minnie, a Great Dane from North Stonington, Connecticut, has officially become the world’s tallest living female dog at 3 feet and 2 inches tall. Owners Ken and Lisa Nogacek brought Minnie home at 2 months old, watching her grow to 35 pounds before her first birthday.
Their daughter suggested pursuing a Guinness World Record when Minnie was 2 1/2 years old. The family waited until she reached full size before measuring her at 3 1/2 years old. Ken Nogacek told Guinness World Records he “had to bribe her with peanut butter, which is one of her favorite snacks” to keep her still during measurement.
Minnie stands one inch taller than previous record-holder Lizzy from Florida and one inch shorter than Reggie, the tallest living male dog.