World's Tallest Dog finally named!
A dog named Titan lived up to his name Thursday when he earned the title world's tallest dog, the Associated Press reported.
The 4-year-old white Great Dane from San Diego is blind, deaf, epileptic and undergoes acupuncture and chiropractic adjustments every three weeks, owner Diana Taylor said.
Over the last few months, there's been a number of contenders for the title. Boomer, a Newfoundland, for one. Gibson, the previous record holder, died earlier this year.
"Titan is magical," she added. "He's low-key, calm and has a wonderful demeanor about him. He gets along with all dogs, even the tiny ones."
Titan's official height, as measured by a veterinarian, is a hair over 3 1/2 feet tall from floor to shoulder. You could add eight inches if official measurements included the head, Guinness spokesman Stuart Claxton said.
Titan weighs 190 pounds and doesn't stand on his hind legs because it isn't good for him. If he did, Taylor figures he would stand 80 or 82 inches tall.
This image provided by Guinness World Records on Thursday Nov. 12, 2009 shows the Great Dane, Titan with his owner, Diana Taylor in San Diego. Guinness World Record announces Titan, owned by Diana Taylor of San Diego, as the "World's Tallest Dog" in celebration of Guinness World Records Day. Titan measures 42.25 inches tall. (AP Photo/Guinness World Records, Crissy Pascual)
Comments
I am wondering if Great Dane could have better lives in warmer climates. Most of the literature and experiences about Great Dane are only taking place in the template zones.
I am thinking about raising one in Costa Rica. Thanks for any response.
Posted by: Anuncio Mascotas | November 15, 2009 7:13 AM
THIS DOG IS HUGE.
Posted by: Lamaruntae | November 15, 2009 5:14 PM
What they've been doing with breeding over the years is shameful. Great Danes are terribly inbred for size, and the results are damning.
This has been done to too many breeds, and it is atrocious. Hopefully Titan will live out a good life despite the pain and limited senses.
Posted by: Beau D Weider | November 15, 2009 11:26 PM
What a nice dog. . .and kudos to the owner for seeing that he gets acupuncture treatments. I'm sure these help - our lab was diagnosed with an untreatable oral cancer. Having regular acupuncture treatments helped her immune system - and she loved the relaxation which prolonged her life a bit longer.
Posted by: k craig | November 16, 2009 3:01 PM
nice dog.. i think the dog is in the Guinness world record..amazing dog!
Posted by: keep dogs | November 19, 2009 2:51 AM