World's Tallest Dog

The Great Dane from Michigan was named the tallest live dog in the world by Guinness World Records in 2012 and 2013. On September 3, 2014, Zeus, a 165-pound gentle giant, passed away from natural causes. Standing on his hind legs, Zeus grew to a length of 7 feet, 5 inches. Zeus was measured in October 2011 and measured 3 feet, 8.0 inches from the ground to his withers.

Owner of Zeus Kevin Doorlag revealed his death after exhibiting signs of aging. Zeus consumed a 30-pound bag of food every two weeks, according to his owners, who told Guinness. He used all four paws on the floor to drink water directly from the kitchen faucet. He always needed a van to get about.