Zeus, world’s tallest dog
All dogs go to Heaven and now Zeus, the world’s tallest dog, has crossed the rainbow bridge.
“Sadly, Zeus passed away on September 12,” Guinness Word Records confirmed to The Post in a statement.
He was 3 years old.
The Great Dane died early Tuesday morning from complications after being treated for bone cancer.
He passed away with his head in his “loving owner Brittany’s lap,” Brittany’s dad Donnie Davis said in a statement on the Guinness World Records’ website.
“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved dog, Zeus, the Guinness World Records title holder for the tallest living male dog. Zeus died Tuesday morning of amputation-related pneumonia,” Brittany Davis, from Bedford, Texas, said in the same statement.
“Zeus was a truly special dog. He was gentle, loving, very stubborn but always happy to see his family and many, many friends on his adventures around Dallas & Fort Worth. Zeus packed a lot of life into three short years and was primed to beat cancer’s butt,” Brittany added.
Zeus would have turned four in November. Guinness World RecordsThe 3-foot-5-inch-tall dog — who stood over 7 feet on his hind legs — had his leg amputated to treat the cancer earlier this month.
“We are so grateful for the time we had with Zeus. He brought us so much joy and happiness to so many people. He will be deeply missed by our entire family. We are so thankful for the amazing team of humans who have been with us through this. Zeus had the absolute best doctors and nurses working around the clock to help him, but in the end, he was just too sick,” said Brittany.
“We would also like to thank everyone who has reached out to us with their condolences. It means a lot to us during this difficult time.”
Zeus had his leg amputated earlier this month. Guinness World RecordsZeus ate 12 cups of food a day with the occasional fried egg for a snack. Brittany called Zeus a “laid back” dog who drew the attention of many admirers who would stop and ask Brittany if they could ride him like a horse. Brittany said no of course, and added that Zeus was strong-minded and didn’t do anything he didn’t want to do. He also had a mischievous side and would drink water from the kitchen sink and steal food off the counters. Zeus would have turned 4 in November.
