Zeus (dog, born 2019) explained

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]}

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.^[6]

The tallest dog ever recorded, also a Great Dane, shared Zeus's name. He died in 2014, at the age of 5.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2022-05-04 . World's tallest dog confirmed as Zeus the Great Dane . 2022-05-13 . Guinness World Records . en-gb.
2. News: World's tallest dog is 7 feet on hind legs. He likes to sit on laps. . en-US . Washington Post . 2022-05-13 . 0190-8286.
3. Web site: Toyin Owoseje . Zeus, a Great Dane from Texas, is the world's tallest dog . 2022-05-13 . CNN. 6 May 2022 .
4. Web site: 2022-05-06 . World's tallest dog confirmed: Meet 'Zeus' the Texas Great Dane . 2022-05-13 . FOX TV Digital Team . en-US.
5. Web site: Zeus, tallest dog in world, dies after developing pneumonia following cancer surgery . 2023-09-13 . USA TODAY . en-US.
6. News: Zeus, tallest dog in world, dies after developing pneumonia following cancer surgery . 14 September 2023 . USA Today News . 12 September 2023.
7. Web site: Zeus, World's Tallest Dog, Dies at Age 5 . 2022-05-13 . ABC News . en.