Adog may be a ‘man’s best friend’, but he is not far behind when it comes to doing ‘manly’ stuff. If you thought they could only do rollovers for their masters, think again, because Guinness World Records’ Daring Dogs will surprise you in no time.

Written by Cari Meister, this book is enjoyable both to young readers like you, as well as the older ones because it proves that a dog can sit, speak, surf and even ride a scooter if given the opportunity. It also covers those dogs who have left their comfort zone to go where no dog has gone before, and the successful ones even managed to find a place in these pages.

From heroic rescues to holding most tennis balls in mouth, this book brings different kinds of pooches to you; there is one dog who has the longest eyelashes, another walks on his hind legs as well as front legs, whereas there is one who can balance 26 biscuits on its nose, at one time. Impressive, isn’t it?

If that doesn’t make you raise your eyebrows, then this surely will. Just one dog holds three world records simultaneously — walking up and down on benches while balancing a glass of water, and crossing a distance of 100 metres with a can on its head, in less than three minutes!

The simple text and colourful photographs make the achievement of these pooches seem even grander, and might give you an idea or two about what to teach your own dog. After all, the record for the tallest, the shortest and the heaviest dog is present here.

Even random acts by a dog can qualify as a record; who knew that an eco-friendly dog who gathered 26000 bottles during his walks over six years would be appreciated or that a dog who bursts 100 balloons with her teeth in less than 45 seconds would become world famous!

The cover might make it seem as if this book is for dog lovers only, when in fact it is designed for those who are into records and statistics. After all, where else will you be able to find the name of the rescue dog who pulled a person 25 metres from water in less than 100 seconds; another created the world record for the tallest jump by leaping over 68 inches.

Published in Dawn, Young World, November 18TH, 2023