If you don’t remember Giant George, you don’t remember 2011. This dog was beyond big, it was the type of dog that you didn’t want to bring into a china shop, cuz he could do more damage than a bull. But he was also one the friendliest dogs you would ever meet, and multiple media appearances can attest to that. This dog was more than just a dog, he was a media sensation and an icon to dog lovers everywhere.
In 2010, the seven-foot tall great dane was recorded by the Guinness Book of World Records as the tallest dog ever recorded, but according to the owners and people who knew him, Giant George may have also been the friendliest dog ever as well. He was picked from a litter in Oregon when he was just seven weeks old because he was obviously standing out of the group as the runt. Runts tend to be special dogs, we all know that. But who knew a dog would actually have his own fifteen minutes of fame?! He even made it to the Oprah Winfrey show before he died.
Great Danes tend to have very sensitive stomachs, so Giant George ate the same meal every day, which consisted of yogurt, chicken, dog food and rice, and he didn’t seem to have a problem with it. This dog was more than just a best friend, he was a saint within an animal’s body. Some people say it’s too bad that the owners exploited him for fame and fortune, but the truth is they loved this dog so much, it was more than just another pet in the house, he was part of their very loving family.
The owner Dave Nasser did write a book about the dog, however. It’s currently being sold on Amazon for about 10 bucks. If you remember this amazingly beautiful and friendly dog, I highly recommend it, worth every penny! I bought the book and learned quite a bit about him and Great Danes in general. Great Danes really are almost like humans, the way they act and the personalities that they develop. When you think of a best friend, sometimes it’s hard to believe that an animal like a dog could be something special to you, but when they are large and can’t fully take care of themselves, you want to lend a helping hand, it’s only natural. Something that will surprise you about Great Danes is that, although they are very large, they still think they are tiny.
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