The world’s tallest dog has gone to that giant kennel in the sky.
Giant George, a Great Dane that on its hind legs stood an astonishing 7-foot, 3-inches tall, died last Thursday in Tuscon, Arizona, with his loyal owners Dave and Christie Nasser by his side. He was 7 years old.
“It is with a heavy heart that we announce Giant George died last night. George passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones; one month before his eighth birthday,” Christie Nasser wrote on a Facebook page devoted to the towering canine. “We appreciate the love and support you have given Giant George over the last several years.”
George, recognized by Guinness World Records in 2010 as the “Tallest Dog Ever,” led a fun if too-short life.
In between long, daytime naps, the 245-pound hound liked to bark at the UPS driver and nosh on chicken and rice, his favorite.
And he wasn’t always the big dog on the block. As a pup, he was the runt of the litter before growing to record-setting size.