If you thought being a dog lover meant having a furry friend at home, think again. For Marià Gabarro, a late Spanish sales manager, the love for dogs took a more collectible form—earning him a posthumous Guinness World Record for the largest collection of dog-related items in the world.
Key Highlights:
- World Record Holder: Marià Gabarro amassed a collection of 5,025 dog-themed items, officially recognized by Guinness World Records.
- Types of Items: His collection includes figurines, soft toys, and even dog-head walking sticks.
- Stored Across Two Homes: The sheer size of the collection required two houses for storage.
- Irony Alert: Despite the obsession with dog items, Gabarro and his wife were not fond of real dogs.
- Late Start, Lifelong Passion: He began collecting in his 60s and continued until his death at 94.
- A Family Tribute: After his passing, his children submitted the collection to Guinness as a tribute to both parents.
Next Chapter: His daughter Teresa, now 54, owns a real dog (a West Highland White Terrier) that now plays with some of the soft toys.