Worlds Tallest Dog Dies

Worlds Tallest Dog Dies. A sad conculsion for Gibson, the tallest and sweetest California dog, who was recorded as the tallest dog in the world by the Guinness Book of World Records.

Gibson has died after a battle with bone cancer.

The 7 year old (or 49 yrs old in human years) harlequin Great Dane, from Grass Valley, measured 7 feet and 1 inch, when standing on its back legs.

(pic) Gibson in his appearance on Oprah.

Worlds Tallest Dog Dies. Gibson was diagnosed with the disease in April of 2009 and had his front right leg amputated to prevent its spread. He also underwent chemotherapy as a precaution, to keep the cancer from spreading.

Gibson’s owner, Sandy Hall, learned last week the cancer had spread to his lungs and spine and that no treatment that could save him. Hall decided to euthanize Gibson on Friday, August, 7th, 2009.

Large dogs have a lot of bone and joint problems.

Gibson, was quite the star. He appeared on “The Tonight Show,” “The Oprah Winfrey Show” and “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” and on Japanese television in 2006 after being named the world’s tallest dog.

Worlds Tallest Dog Dies and our condolences go out to Sandy Hall and all of those who will miss Duncan. He was a good dog and friend.