Zeus (dog)
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| Zeus | |
|---|---|
| Species | Dog |
| Breed | Great Dane |
| Sex | Male |
| Born |
22 November 2008 Otsego, Michigan |
| Title | World’s Tallest Dog |
| Predecessor | Giant George |
| Owner | Kevin and Denise Doorlag |
| Weight | 155 lbs |
| Height | 44 inches (1.1 m) |
Zeus, a Great Dane from Otsego, Michigan, United States, was declared to be the "world's tallest dog" by the 2013 Guinness Book of World Records. Standing on his hind legs Zeus can stretch up to 7 ft 4 inch.[1][2][3][4] When measured in October 2011, Zeus was 44 inches (1.1 m) from his foot to his withers.[5][6]
References
- ↑ Tallest Dog Zeus
- ↑ O'Brien, Liam (13 September 2012). "The Guinness book of world records: The biggest biceps, the sharpest Mohican and a two-feet tall lady". The Independent. Retrieved 13 September 2012.
- ↑ Viegas, Jennifer (13 September 2012). "World's Tallest Dog and Cat Named". Discovery. Retrieved 13 September 2012.
- ↑ "Tucson’s Giant George unseated as world’s tallest dog". The Arizona Daily Star. 13 September 2012. Retrieved 13 September 2012.
- ↑ "Meet Zeus, world-record biggest dog". The Seattle Times. 13 September 2012. Retrieved 13 September 2012.
- ↑ Newcomb, Tim (13 September 2012). "Tallest Living Dog". TIME. Retrieved 13 September 2012.
| Records | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Giant George (Great Dane) |
World's tallest dog September 13, 2012 – |
Incumbent |
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