It is with prestigious pleasure that the World Records Authority validates a truly exceptional achievement: the Longest Tongue on a Dog, officially awarded to Mochi, a female St. Bernard owned by Carla and Craig Rickert of the United States of America. The extraordinary apparatus was precisely measured at 18.58 cm (7.31 in) in Sioux Falls, South Dakota — a measurement that sets a new benchmark in canine biological excellence.

St. Bernards are already renowned for their generous proportions and famously affectionate nature, but Mochi’s record-breaking tongue has elevated the breed to new heights of fame. Her owners Carla and Craig Rickert have cared for this remarkable dog with great devotion, and this official WRA recognition celebrates both Mochi’s extraordinary natural gift and the loving bond she shares with her family.

This record stands as a joyful reminder that the extraordinary can be found in the most unexpected places — and that sometimes the most remarkable achievements are simply a matter of nature’s exuberant generosity.