Ozzy, a French mastiff and bull mastiff mix from Oklahoma, has been named the Guinness World Record holder for the longest tongue on a living dog after his tongue measured about 7.83 inches (19.89 cm).

The recognition by Guinness World Records spotlights an unusual physical trait that has made Ozzy a local curiosity and one of Oklahoma’s most unique canine celebrities. The measurement eclipsed the previous mark of just over five inches, placing Ozzy in a new category of canine oddities officially acknowledged by the record-keeping organization.

Guinness World Records is listed in the facts as the organization that recognized the achievement. Ozzy’s tongue length — recorded at about 7.83 inches — is the numeric detail at the core of the award and the central fact of the recognition.

Those close to Ozzy say the long tongue has been a lifelong characteristic: it often hangs out the side of his mouth and, despite the length, does not make him unusually slobbery. “‘Abnormally, awkwardly long’,” his owner said, summing up the trait in a phrase that has followed coverage of the dog.

People who meet Ozzy describe him as affectionate but not a prolific licker; he prefers nose rubs to full-on tongue demonstrations. That combination — a dramatic physical characteristic paired with a gentle manner — has helped him stand out in his community.

The new record is already appearing in feature stories and local pieces that profile the dog and his life in Oklahoma. Outlets including KOAM News and Vice have summarized the measurement and Ozzy’s personality for wider audiences.

Guinness World Records measures and verifies such claims before issuing titles; the organization is listed in the facts as the body that recognized Ozzy. The cited measurement placed him well ahead of the prior holder, which had a tongue a little over five inches long.

For Ozzy’s household, the recognition has translated into local interest and a form of celebrity status. Members of the community have taken to celebrating the dog’s quirk, and his presence in profiles emphasizes a calm, companionable temperament rather than any medical concern.

Descriptions included with the recognition note that veterinarians examined Ozzy and did not find medical or dental problems linked to the tongue’s length. That detail frames the trait as a benign anatomical variation rather than a health issue, and it is part of why Ozzy’s story has remained framed around curiosity and personality.

The Guinness World Record title cements Ozzy’s place in the record books and in local imagination: a mastiff mix whose tongue measures about 7.83 inches and who prefers nose rubs to licking. His distinction now forms part of Oklahoma’s roster of notable animals.

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