The world's tallest male dog has died.
The world's tallest male dog has died
Great Dane Zeus, who was awarded the title in 2022, has passed away just months before his fourth birthday after contracting pneumonia following surgery to remove his right front leg to treat bone cancer.
Announcing the one-metre high pooch's death on the Guinness World Records website, his owner Brittany said: "We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved dog, Zeus, the Guinness World Records title holder for the tallest living male dog. Zeus died Tuesday morning of amputation-related pneumonia.
"Zeus was a truly special dog. He was gentle, loving, very stubborn but always happy to see his family and many, many friends on his adventures around Dallas and Fort Worth.
"Zeus packed a lot of life into three short years and was primed to beat cancer's butt.
"Zeus had the absolute best doctors and nurses working around the clock to help him, but in the end, he was just too sick."
Brittany described Zeus as "very laid back" but strong-minded, and he was so tall he would drink out of the kitchen sink and steal food off the counters.
Craig Glenday, editor-in-chief of Guinness World Records, said: "Zeus always brought a smile to our faces - he was such a larger-than-life character and spread joy wherever he went.
"That's why it was so sad to hear that he was unwell, and now we're heartbroken to learn of his untimely passing."