The Texas Great Dane is officially the tallest dog in the world at 3’5″

A Great Dane from Texas is the tallest dog in the world, according to Guinness World Records.

Zeus is a gray and brown American Great Dane who lives with the Davis family of Bedford, Texas.

The 2 year old dog is 3 feet 5.18 inches.

Brittany Davis, owner, said Guinness World Records She had always dreamed of having a Great Dane ever since she was a little girl. She finally got Zeus at 8 weeks old from a breeder her brother worked with.

Zeus has been a huge dog since he was a pup, Guinness World Records informed.

Even as a puppy, Davis said he “had huge paws.”

The record was previously held by another Great Dane named Zeus from Michigan, who died in 2014. Great Danes are one of the largest dog breeds in the world, traditionally used for hunting. The average Great Dane stands around 2 feet tall.

After realizing that his dog was probably taller than the previous record holder, Davis decided to approach Guinness World Records.

“We didn’t think that was even a possibility, but once we measured it, we realized it was probably [taller]Davis said. Guinness World Records. «He has been a whirlwind and unexpected. We never thought we’d have the largest living dog…the award for us really recognizes how special Zeus is.”

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Despite being so big, Zeus is a friendly dog ​​who brings “a lot of joy” to the family.

The gentle giant is generally well behaved, Guinness World Records reported, however, it can occasionally cause mischief in the house.

“He likes to steal the baby’s pacifier off the counters and any food left on the counters is definitely free for him,” Davis said. Guinness World Records. “When he gets the zoomies, he runs for 30 seconds and jumps on his chair once he gets tired.”

The record-breaking dog often draws attention to himself when in public due to his size.

“The most common comment we hear is ‘Wow, that’s a horse!’ ‘Can I ride it?’ or ‘Do you have a saddle?’” Davis said.

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The dog has even become a local legend at the Dallas Farmers Market.

“Everybody knows him, and all the sellers know him. It gets extra awards and a lot of attention,” Davis said.

The only drawback to keeping such a large animal is the cost of food, according to Davis, as it can be expensive to feed the giant. However, the favorite gift of Zeus. They are ice cubes.

Davis told Guinness World Records that having Zeus in the house feels like “another person.”

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