Pomeranian is fastest dog on two legs
Jiff, a pomeranian from California, has been unveiled as the fastest dog on two legs.
A pomeranian from California has been unveiled as the fastest dog on two legs.
Jiff, from Los Angeles, practices daily and has now been recognised by Guinness World Records as the fastest dog to run only on his front or back paws. To set the record he had to complete two challenges in under 10 seconds for each - to run 10 metres on his hind legs and to run five metres on his front paws. He managed both on his first attempt - running 10 metres, equivalent to 9.1 yards, on his back paws in 6.56 seconds and five metres (4.55 yards) on his front legs in 7.76 seconds.
But running is not his only talent. He has also been trained to shake hands, bow, ride a skateboard, cover his eyes, close doors and even stamp his own autograph. He has already appeared in TV advertisements and taken a starring role in a Katy Perry music video, and has 1.3 million likes on Facebook, more than 230,000 Instagram followers and 14,000 Twitter followers.
Guinness World Records editor-in-chief, Craig Glenday, said: “When Jiff first walked into our offices, we weren’t even sure he was real! He looks like a living, breathing cuddly toy. He might be tiny but he’s got a huge personality, and his wealth of talents can’t be doubted. He certainly deserves his place in the new Guinness World Records book, which is particularly special this year because it marks our 60th anniversary."
Jiff’s owners have asked to remain anonymous, not wishing to draw attention away from their celebrity dog.
The record breaking pooch will appear in the Guinness World Records annual, to be released in September. See Jiff in action at http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2014/8/video-introducing-jiff-the-fastest-dog-on-two-paws-59860 .
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