World&#8217;s tallest dog dies of old age [Photos]

The Great Dane who held the title of world’s tallest dog, has died of old age, two months short of his sixth birthday. Zeus was 1.12m (3ft 7in) tall at the shoulder and 2.24m on his hind legs

Owner Kevin Doorlag pats Zeus, then aged two, as he and Denise Doorlag (R) listen to Julie Wojtaszek, a dog trainer from Bark Busters Home Dog Training at their home in Otsego, Michigan — Owner Kevin Doorlag pats Zeus, then aged two, as he and his wife, Denise (R), listen to Julie Wojtaszek, a dog trainer from Bark Busters Home Dog Training at their home in Otsego, Michigan.Photograph: Jonathon Gruenke/AP

**Kevin Doorlag plays with Zeus as Nick Doorlag looks on. Photograph: Jonathon Gruenke/AP**

**Zeus sits in a love seat at the family home. Photograph: Jonathon Gruenke/AP**

**Kevin Doorlag stands with Zeus in a photo provided by Guinness World Records 2013 Book, which officially awarded him the title of world’s tallest canine. Photograph: Kevin Scott Ramos/AP**

**Zeus drinks from the kitchen tap in a photo provided by Guinness World Records 2013 Book.Photograph: Kevin Scott Ramos/AP**

Guinness world record holders Kazuhiro Watanabe, the man with the tallest hair (3ft 8.6in) and Zeus, the tallest dog, appear on the Wendy Williams Show in New York City in 2012. Photograph: Barcroft Media/Barcroft Media

**Zeus dines with a cat. Photograph: Guinness World Records**

**Zeus and Kevin Doorlag. Photograph: Guinness World Records**

Zeus, the tallest doeg in the world with his owner Denise Doorlag. — **Denise Doorlag serves up dinner for Zeus. Photograph: Guinness World Records**

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Source: The Guardian

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World’s tallest dog dies of old age [Photos]

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