World's tallest dog, the 'Giant' George
Looking at these pictures you probably have guessed that this hound
is special. 'George' officially entered the record books on February
22nd as the world's tallest dog - standing more than seven foot on its
hind legs.
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George with his owner Christine at his home |
'Giant' George claimed the prestigious title after Guinness Records
officials came to his house, measured him up at 43 inches from paw to
shoulder, or 7ft 3ins when 'standing' on his back legs. This
four-year-old great dane weighs a staggering 17.5 stone and consumes
110lb of food each week.
He even sleeps in his own queen-size bed.
According to Daily Mail reports, his owner David Nasser, of Tucson,
Arizona, is thrilled George has topped previous holder Titan, a
four-year-old great dane from San Diego, who is 0.75 of an inch shorter
than George. Before Titan, the record was held by another Great Dane,
Gibson, of Grass Valley, California, who stood at 42.2 inches tall.
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Other dogs at the park are intimidated by this Giant |
Giant George recently appeared on the world famous 'Oprah Winfrey
Show'. However, transporting a 43 inches tall 17.3 stone dog to Chicago
for the show was no easy task as transporting an average dog. After much
deliberation and discussion, American Airlines offered to fly Giant
George to Chicago.
'He would not fit in a first-class row, so he got three of his own
seats at the bulkhead. This meant that Giant George would be in the
fuselage, like a regular passenger. Throughout, many of the other
passengers came up to take photos and pet him, he was a total Rock Star,
said his owner.
'There were so many people coming to the front of the plane, the
pilot ended up illuminating the 'fasten seat-belt' sign to get everyone
to sit down, he adds. 'When we arrived in Chicago, we were shocked by
the number of people who were waiting for us in the arrival area at the
airport'.
George and his owners were transported to the studio by a Limousine,
and he even had his own room in the Studio with a sign "Unless you are
part of Team Giant George, please don't ask to see him until taping is
over," on the door.
George experienced the star treatment all the way back to his
hometown as well. When he arrived, the neighbours and many others came
to take pictures of him, and now he is the 'Top dog' in his town.
- Chamari
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