A Great Dane named Kevin has been crowned the world's tallest dog, yet he still fears the vacuum cleaner

Standing at three feet and two inches tall, roughly the height of a three-year-old child, a Great Dane from Iowa has been officially recognized as the world's tallest dog by Guinness World Records.

This record-setting canine, named Kevin, surpasses the average male Great Dane by eight inches, who typically stands around two feet and six inches. The height is measured from the ground to the dog's withers, the highest point of the shoulders.

Who is the dog Kevin ?

Kevin comes from West Des Moines and is part of the Wolfe family, which includes Tracy, Roger, and their two children, 12-year-old Alexander and 10-year-old Ava. In addition to Kevin, the family also cares for three other dogs, four cats, chickens, goats, and horses.

According to Guinness, Kevin consumes between six and ten cups of food daily. Occasionally, strangers mistake him for a small horse due to his size. However, despite his grand stature, Kevin is known as a "friendly" and "lazy" dog who enjoys lounging and cuddling.

“The vacuum drives him crazy,” said Tracy Wolfe, Kevin’s owner. “He’ll jump from couch to

 couch.”Kevin, who stands at 3 feet, 2 inches tall, is also afraid of kittens and was startled by the measuring tape used to record his height.

“He has always been an anxious, nervous dog,” said Wolfe, who lives on a farm in Macksburg, Iowa, with her husband, two children, four dogs, three cats, and several other animals.

Kevin is the Wolfe family’s second Great Dane. Their first, Cora, passed away in 2019 at the age of 6. Although Great Danes typically have a short life expectancy of about seven to 10 years, Wolfe adores their gentle giant nature.

List of the tallest dogs in the world

Here is a list of some of the tallest dogs in the world:

Zeus

• Breed: Great Dane
• Height: 3 feet 8 inches
• Record Year: 2012

Giant George

• Breed: Great Dane
• Height: 3 feet 7 inches
• Record Year: 2010

Titan

• Breed: Great Dane
• Height: 3 feet 5.18 inches
• Record Year: 2009

Gibson

• Breed: Great Dane
• Height: 3 feet 7 inches
• Record Year: 2004

Kevin

• Breed: Great Dane
• Height: 3 feet 2 inches
• Record Year: 2024 ​​

the world of record-breaking canines is dominated by the majestic Great Dane, renowned for its towering stature and gentle disposition. Dogs like Zeus, Giant George, Titan, Gibson, and the recently crowned Kevin, exemplify the extraordinary heights these gentle giants can achieve. Despite their imposing size, these dogs are often characterized by their friendly and affectionate nature, endearing them to families and communities. The fascination with these remarkable animals highlights the diverse and extraordinary traits found within the canine world, celebrating not only their physical attributes but also their unique personalities and the joy they bring to their owners.