This big Saint Bernard is named Heisenberg, after the famed German physicist, or it could be after the fictional character on the hit TV series “Breaking Bad.” If so, maybe it’s referring to Walter White before he met Jesse Pinkman and became “the one who knocks.”
One thing is for sure, this big boy is “the one who hugs,” and probably “the one who barks too.” We just hope he isn’t “the one who bites.” Heisenberg might be huge, but he doesn’t let his size get in the way of a good old-fashioned cuddle. His human friend, better be careful; he might injure his back one day!
The 3-Pound Goldfish
A fisher named Mike Martin recently got his hands on a giant goldfish. Initially trying to catch some perch on Lake St. Clair, just north of Detroit, Michigan. Martin ended up reeling in a 15-inch goldfish that tipped the scales at 3 pounds. The average goldfish fit for your home fishbowl measures at just a couple inches. The main question on his mind is, how did this get so big?
According to National Geographic, legend has it that about 2000 years, the Chinese were domesticating carp. Over time mutations occurred, resulting in the orange-colored fish we know today as goldfish. These fish were transported in the 1600s to Europe and then to America in the 1850s. Some researchers believed that a few fish escaped during these imports and are offshoots of bigger carp.
Zorba, The Giant English Mastiff
Breaking the Guinness World Record in 2008, this English Mastiff held the record for the largest dog in the world from the year 1989. Zorba, the goliath of a dog is currently still the longest dog, measuring an insane 8 feet. The behemoth is also considered the heaviest dog in the world, weighing at 343 pounds.
If you need a point of reference, this breed of dog usually grows to weigh around 230 pounds - a typical size of a pro wrestler. Zorba even made an appearance on the "David Letterman Show" in 1989. If he was alive today he would be a social media sensation.
Getting Out Of Hound
This is Seamus, and yes, he is an Irish Wolfhound that still likes to sit on the couch. Even sitting down, we can see the difference in size between this gentle giant and his human friend. Seamus is definitely the right 'hound' man to have if you ever need help guarding or just keeping strangers away.
Just the sheer size of him will scare the daylights out of us! In many ways, he reminds us of Han Solo's loyal sidekick Chewie. After all, he is also very fuzzy, a huge presence and will defend his owner no matter what. We just hope he also makes the same kind of noise as the iconic Wookiee.
Barivel the Monster Domestic Cat
The longest domestic cat in the world is a fluffy feline named Barivel. Hailing from Italy, Barivel is a Maine Coon cat that measures at 3 feet and 11.2 inches long, officially making him the longest domesticated cat in the world, Guinness World Record official. At that size, you may as well trade it in for a baby tiger.
Though we bet that Barivel is irreplaceable. While this cat may be massive, it looks terribly domesticated and would probably never be caught dead pouncing on a mouse. From the looks of that quality fur, Barivel must have it pretty good.