The world’s tallest dog, Kevin, a three-year-old Great Dane from West Des Moines, Iowa, has died just weeks after being awarded the Guinness World Record. He measured 0.97m (3ft 2in) from his feet to his withers but was about 7ft when on his hind legs. In mid-June, Kevin was awarded the Guinness World Record for his record height. His owner Tracy Wolfe, who has two children aged 10 and 12, expressed devastation at the loss of her beloved pet.
In a statement to Guinness World Records, Tracy paid tribute to Kevin saying he was “the best giant boy” and that the family was glad he was able to break the record. They wish he could have lived longer as he adored the attention and brought so much joy. Kevin was a bit shorter than the tallest dog ever, Zeus, another Great Dane who measured 1.118m (3ft 8in) and passed away in 2014 aged five.
A spokesperson for Guinness World Records expressed deep sadness at Kevin’s sudden passing and praised Tracy and her team for doing everything they could to save him. The Wolfe family is receiving the support of the Guinness World Records team as they mourn the loss of Kevin. Despite his impressive stature, Kevin was known for his love of napping and fear of the vacuum cleaner. His favorite pastime was holding the couch down, and he would jump and run to get away from the vacuum cleaner if it came too close.