Kevin, the world’s tallest dog, pictured here with his owner, has died. © Guinness World Records
ANIMALS – The world has lost its largest dog. Kevin, a male Great Dane died this Tuesday, June 25, announced the Guinness World Records on social networks. Barely eleven days ago the animal, which measured nearly 2.13 m standing, had just been voted the largest living dog in the world by the record books.
The three-year-old Great Dane, who lived with his family in Iowa, died following surgery. We are deeply saddened to learn that Kevin passed away suddenly following unexpected health complications “, said a Guinness World Records spokesperson on X.
“Tracy and the team at the veterinary clinic she works at did everything they could to save Kevin when he became ill. Our thoughts and support are with the Wolfe family as they navigate this difficult time.”he adds.
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The dog’s owner and her family are also upset. “ We are all devastated by Kevin’s death. He was the best giant boy. We are very happy that he was able to break the record and get the spotlight on him. He really loved this attention “, explains Tracy Wolfe in a press release, regretting that these animals “ don’t live longer ».
2.13 m when standing
Kevin, who took his name from Kevin McCallister’s character in the Christmas movie ” Mom I missed the plane ! », measured 0.97 cm at the withers and 2.13 m when standing. For an idea, the average size of a Great Dane is 0.76 cm but can sometimes reach 85 cm.
Kevin had obtained this record after the death of Zeus, another Great Dane, who also died at the age of 3, and who measured 1.04 m at the withers.
Kevin was not aware of his large size, according to Tracy Wolfe. “I don’t think he realizes he’s that big.”she told the record book earlier this month, adding that it “ constantly trying to sneak into small beds, sit on us and do everything small dogs do. »
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