Great Dane from Michigan is world's tallest dog, 7'4''

Great Dane from Michigan is world's tallest dog, 7'4''

Denise Doorlag stands with Zeus, her Great Dane, at her home in Otsego, Mich., in this Nov. 3, 2011 photo. Zeus is now officially the world's tallest canine according to the Guinness World Record 2013 book. The 3-year-old measures 44 inches from foot to shoulder. Standing on his hind legs, Zeus measures 7-foot-4. (Kevin Scott Ramos/Guinness World Records 2013 Edition)

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by Associated Press

kvue.com

Posted on September 14, 2012 at 8:25 PM

Updated Friday, Sep 14 at 8:27 PM

OTSEGO, Mich. (AP) -- A Great Dane from Michigan is doggone tall.

The Guinness World Records 2013 book published Thursday recognizes Zeus of Otsego, Mich., as the world's Tallest Dog.

The 3-year-old measures 44 inches from foot to shoulder.

Standing on his hind legs, Zeus stretches to 7-foot-4 and towers over his owner, Denise Doorlag. Zeus is just an inch taller than the previous record-holder, Giant George.

Zeus weighs 155 pounds and eats a 30-pound bag of food every two weeks.

Doorlag says she had to get a van to be able to transport Zeus.

 

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