Giant George: Great Dane Is Guinness World Record Holder for Tallest Dog Ever

Weighing in at over 245 pounds and standing 43 inches tall, George is the Guinness World Record holder for the "Tallest Living Dog and Tallest Dog Ever".

The Great Dane, now 6 years old, is almost 100 pounds bigger than other dogs of his breed, twice as tall as an average Golden Retriever and about the same weight as four German Shepherds, 11 Beagles or 26 Shih Tzus.

George’s owner, Dave Nasser has written a book, “Giant George: Life with the World’s Biggest Dog,” http://www.giantgeorge.com/ chronicling his life with the enormous Great Dane. George, who stands 43 inches tall, must sit on the couch like a human.

George sleeps on a Queen Size Bed ... alone.

George was born on Nov. 17, 2005.  Dave and Christie adopted him at seven weeks old. He was ironically the runt of the litter.

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Former World's Tallest Dog, Giant George Dies at Age 7

He was truly larger than life. Giant George, a 5-foot-tall, 245-pound Great Dane, passed away last week, one month shy of his 8 th birthday. He made headlines when Guinness World Records named him the world's tallest dog in 2010.

In his 7 short years, Giant George won the world record and appeared on Oprah, the Today show and Good Morning America. He was even the subject of the book Giant George: Life With the World's Biggest Dog by his owner, Dave Nasser.

"We appreciate the love and support you have given Giant George over the last several years. We look forward to honoring his spirit by continuing his charitable works," Team Giant George wrote in a recent blog post.

To honor his life, the Giant George team is asking animal lovers to donate to or volunteer for their favorite animal cause or organization on November 17, which would have been George's 8 th birthday.

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Zeus, a Great Dane has Been Named World's Tallest Dog by Guinness World Records 2013

Guinness World Records has replaced Giant George, the handsome Great Dane who grew from runt to 43 inches, with a new “world’s largest dog”: the 44-inch Great Dane, Zeus.

A 44" Great Dane has been named the world’s tallest dog by Guinness World Records.

Aptly named Zeus weighs 155 pounds and reaches an astonishing height of 7' 4" standing on his hind legs.

In April, 2012, I posted a story about Giant George, a Great Dane that held the title as the Guinness World Record Holder for Tallest Dog Ever for 2012.

Owner Denise Doorlag from Michigan says the three-year-old is so big little children often thinks he is a horse.

She said her family was honored by their pet’s place in the Guinness Book of World Records.

‘We are just a regular family from Michigan, so to be able to say that we own the world’s tallest dog is very exciting, and the kids are just so excited.’

First published in 1955, The Guinness Book of World Records has sold more than 120 million copies to date in over 100 countries.

Standing normally, he’s about the height of an average donkey. He eats 12 cups of food each day.

Big dog: Great Dane Zeus measures 44in from paw to withers and owner Denise, right, says young children often mistake him for a horse

                          No bowl: Zeus serves himself some water from the tap at the Doorlag family home in Michigan

                               Standing tall: On his hind legs Zeus, pictured with owner Kevin Doorlag, measures 7' 4"




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