WASHINGTON – Forget running with the big dogs. This one would crush you under a wayward paw.
The Guinness World Records has confirmed that George, a 230-pound Great Dane, is not only the world’s largest dog, but he’s also the tallest dog ever recorded.
He stands almost 4 feet tall and measures over 7 feet 3 inches when standing on his hind legs, reports .
That’s taller than Kareem Abdul Jabar, and roughly the height of two Snookis.
Born in November 2005, George consumes about 180 pounds of food a month and sleeps on a mattress meant to accommodate two full-grown adults.
He also has to bend over to drink out of the kitchen faucet, according to his .
Fans can soon learn more about the giant pooch with an upcoming book, “Giant George: Life with the World’s Biggest Dog,” written by his owner, Dave Nasser.
Check out this footage of the world’s largest dog in action:
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