The Great Dane from Michigan that held the title of
'world's tallest dog' has died at age 5, according to AP. Owner Kevin Doorlag told the Kalamazoo
Gazette that Zeus made his debut in the 2012 edition of Guinness World Records
as the tallest living dog. Zeus was 44 inches tall at the shoulder and 7 feet, 4
inches on his hind legs.
Zeus weighed 165 pounds and ate a 30-pound bag of food every two weeks, the
Battle Creek Enquirer reported. Doorlag, of Otsego, said the entire
family will miss Zeus.
Zeus was a local celebrity in the
Kalamazoo area and frequently visited local schools and hospitals as a therapy
dog. Doorlag said he will also miss seeing the joy Zeus brought to other
people.
Image: AP / Guiness book of records
Zeus died last week from old age, just two months shy of his sixth birthday, according to Doorlag."Those are some of the things I'll never forget about him," Doorlag said. "He was definitely a great dog."
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