World's tallest male dog, Kevin, passes away unexpectedly
Kevin, the Great Dane from Iowa who held the title of the world's tallest male dog according to Guinness World Records, has died unexpectedly at the age of three. The news was confirmed by Guinness on Monday, stating that Kevin fell ill and underwent an unplanned surgery before his untimely demise. "He was just the best giant boy," stated Kevin's co-owners, Tracy and Roger Wolfe, as shared by the organization renowned for maintaining a database of approximately 40,000 world records.
Kevin's remarkable size and previous record-holder
Kevin stood at an impressive height of three feet two inches from his feet to his withers, the ridge between the shoulder blades—similar in size to many toddlers and eight inches taller than the average male Great Dane. He claimed his title after Zeus, another American Great Dane who also died at three years old and stood approximately three feet five inches tall before a front leg amputation due to bone cancer.
Kevin's life and personality at home
Despite his towering size, Kevin was known for his gentle nature and comical fear of the household vacuum cleaner. Tracy Wolfe mentioned that he avoids coming within six feet of it! He leaps and runs to distance himself from the object She also revealed that Kevin could consume up to 10 cups of food daily while maintaining a slim figure, spending much of his time napping. She described Kevin as the epitome of a gentle giant.
Kevin's quirks and challenges
Dogs, cats, and other pets often develop a dislike for vacuum cleaners due to their loud noises and strange smells. However, Kevin's aversion was particularly notable because of his large size, often mistaken for a small horse. Kevin was so prone to nervousness that during his first training class with the Wolfes' son at a youth development and mentoring organization, he became overwhelmed and accidentally relieved himself in the middle of the session, Tracy Wolfe recalled.
Owners remember Kevin's love for attention
Kevin's co-owners, fondly remembered their pet's love for attention. In a statement shared by Guinness World Records, it was expressed that they were pleased that he had broken the record and received that spotlight. He thoroughly enjoyed the attention. They described Kevin as "just perfect for us," highlighting his unique personality and significant place in their lives.
