This record is measured in centimetres (cm) to the nearest 0.001 cm, with the imperial equivalent also given in inches (in).
For the purpose of this record, the tongue is a muscular organ in the mouth of a typical tetrapod. It manipulates food for mastication and swallowing as part of the digestive process, and is the primary organ of taste.
For the purpose of this record, the length of the dog's tongue will be considered the distance at which it extends out from the tip of the snout.