A Dog Like No Other

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a real-life Clifford the Dog? Well, for one family in Bedford, Texas, this is not a mere figment of their imagination. Their kitchen countertops have become tables, and their kitchen sinks have become dog bowls. This is all thanks to their beloved pet, Zeus – a dog that breaks all records.

Breaking Records with Zeus

Zeus, a two-year-old Great Dane, holds the title for the world’s tallest living dog according to Guinness World Records. Standing at an impressive 1.046 meters (3 feet and 5 inches), Zeus is as tall as a regular kitchen counter, half a refrigerator, or even a young child. It’s hard not to be amazed by his enormous size.

From Small Puppy to Giant Companion

Zeus’ journey began when Brittany Davis, his owner, received him as an eight-week-old puppy. It was a dream come true for Davis, who had always wanted a Great Dane. Little did she know that Zeus would grow to be such an extraordinary canine companion.

“Even as a puppy, he was already huge,” Davis recalls. “He had enormous paws.” While the average male Great Dane stands at around 2.5 feet tall and females around 2 inches, Zeus surpassed all expectations.

A Gentle Giant

Despite his size, Zeus prefers a relaxed lifestyle. Although Great Danes were originally bred to hunt large wildlife, Zeus finds joy in lounging around and only gets excited when he attempts to steal food or his baby brother’s pacifier off the counter.

Zeus has become quite the local celebrity in his area. He spends his days strolling through the neighborhood, particularly to the farmer’s market. People often mistake him for a horse, and the most common question Davis receives is, “Am I allowed to ride him?” The answer, of course, is a resounding “no.”

The Big Appetite

Feeding Zeus is no small task either. He consumes a whopping twelve cups of “Gentle Giants” large breed dog meal every day – six cups in the morning and another six cups in the afternoon. Keeping this gentle giant well-nourished certainly comes with a cost.

A Surprising Journey to Fame

The idea to contact Guinness World Records came about during a family event. They debated whether Zeus was taller than the previous record holder, and to their surprise, he was. “This has been a hectic and surprising experience,” Davis reveals. “We never imagined we’d own the world’s largest live dog.”

Now, whenever people comment on Zeus’s incredible size, the family can proudly say that he is indeed the tallest dog they’ve ever seen. And it’s no coincidence that the previous record holder was also named Zeus. Great Danes truly are a breed of giants.