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5. While they’re known for their huge height, statistically they’re not the tallest breed.
On average, Irish Wolfhounds tend to be taller than Great Danes, according to Animal Planet.
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6. However, the tallest dog ever was a Great Dane.
Zeus was a whopping 44 inches tall standing on all fours, or 7 feet, 4 inches when on his hind legs.
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Unfortunately, Zeus passed away at the age of 5 from “symptoms of old age,” brought on prematurely by his massive size, according to Guinness World Records.
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