Zeus (November 2019 – September 12, 2023) was a Great Dane from Bedford, Texas, in the United States. Until his death, he held the Guinness Book of World Records title of the tallest dog living in the world, standing at 1.046 meters (3 feet, 5.18 inches).[1][2]
| Species | Canis lupus familiaris |
|---|---|
| Breed | Great Dane |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | November 2019 |
| Died | September 12, 2023 |
| Title | World's Tallest Living Dog |
| Predecessor | Freddy |
| Owner | Brittany Davis |
| Height | 3 ft 5.18 in (1.0460 m) |
Zeus was owned by Brittany Davis. He was the largest pup in his litter of five, and was exceptionally large even as a younger dog. His diet consisted of 12 cups of Gentle Giants Dog Food daily.[3][4]
In August 2023, Zeus was diagnosed with bone cancer.[5]
Zeus died on September 12, 2023, at the age of 3. He had developed aspiration pneumonia following an amputation on his right leg on September 7.[5][6]
The tallest dog ever recorded, also a Great Dane, shared Zeus's name. He died in 2014, at the age of 5.[7]
References
edit- ^ "World's tallest dog confirmed as Zeus the Great Dane". Guinness World Records. 2022-05-04. Retrieved 2022-05-13.
- ^ "World's tallest dog is 7 feet on hind legs. He likes to sit on laps". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2022-05-13.
- ^ Toyin Owoseje (6 May 2022). "Zeus, a Great Dane from Texas, is the world's tallest dog". CNN. Retrieved 2022-05-13.
- ^ "World's tallest dog confirmed: Meet 'Zeus' the Texas Great Dane". FOX TV Digital Team. 2022-05-06. Retrieved 2022-05-13.
- ^ a b "Zeus, tallest dog in world, dies after developing pneumonia following cancer surgery". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2023-09-13.
- ^ "Zeus, tallest dog in world, dies after developing pneumonia following cancer surgery". USA Today News. 12 September 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ "Zeus, World's Tallest Dog, Dies at Age 5". ABC News. Retrieved 2022-05-13.
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