Titan (dog)

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Titan
SpeciesDog
BreedGreat Dane
SexMale
Born2005
DiedMarch 31, 2010(2010-03-31) (aged 4–5)
TitleWorld's Tallest Dog
Term2009–2010
PredecessorGibson
SuccessorGiant George
OwnerDiana Taylor
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
Height42.25 in (107.3 cm)

Titan (2005 – 31 March 2010) was an American male white

Newfoundland from North Dakota and another Great Dane, from Arizona. On February 22, 2010, Titan was dethroned as world's tallest dog by Giant George, a Great Dane from Arizona.[2]

Biography

Diana Taylor, his owner, was living in

German Shepherd named Diego.[3]

Titan had a number of health problems, including being

blind.[1] He was trained to respond to commands through touch, although previously when he could see out of one eye, his owner had taught him sign language [3] and he required acupuncture and chiropractic sessions every three weeks to ease his problems. Because of his size, he was often mistaken by children for a horse or cow.[3][4]

Titan's official measurements were 190 pounds (86 kg) and 42.25 inches (107.3 cm) high at the shoulder. His owner hopes to use Titan's fame to educate the public about the breed, specifically issues with white Great Danes.[3] Great Danes that are predominantly white are usually deaf and can have a variety of eye problems due to a genetic defect called the "merle gene".[5]

After being named the world's tallest dog on November 13, 2009, he appeared on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien.[6]

Titan died March 31, 2010, due to complications resulting from a ruptured intestine.[7]

Nomination

Following the former record holder's death,

Guinness Book of Records
was published on 17 September 2009 listing the former record holder, Gibson, still as the world's tallest dog.

Titan's record was announced on 12 November 2009, which was Guinness World Record Day, when more than 30 records were announced or set.[3] While the charitable work planned by his owner has been slowed due to controversy over the title holder, his owner has managed to make some headway in the development of temporary shelters that will house people and their pets after natural disasters. His owner hopes to use Titan's notoriety to complete the project and then donate no less than five mobile shelters to rescue organizations for deployment when needed.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Schmidt, Steve (2009-10-24). "Local Great Dane named world's tallest dog". SignOnSanDiego.com. Retrieved 2009-11-16.
  2. ^ "Guinness: Arizona Great Dane is tallest dog ever". The Associated Press. Washington Post. 2010-02-22. Retrieved 2010-02-22.[dead link]
  3. ^ a b c d e f "'Magical' Great Dane From California Named World's Tallest Dog". Fox News. 2009-11-13. Retrieved 2009-11-16.
  4. ^ "Titan the Great Dane named world's tallest dog". msnbc.com. 2009-11-13. Archived from the original on 2009-11-14. Retrieved 2009-11-16.
  5. ^ "Deafness and Color-Related Eye Defects in White Great Danes". Great Dane Club of America. Archived from the original on 2011-07-26. Retrieved 2009-11-16.
  6. ^ "Dog fight ensues over tallest dog record". USA Today. 2009-11-16. Retrieved 2009-11-16.
  7. ^ "Titan, former World's Tallest Dog, dies". Fox 5 San Diego. San Diego, California. 1 April 2010. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
  8. ^ "US woman claims her 7-foot-long dog is world's tallest". Telegraph.co.uk. 2009-10-08. Retrieved 2009-11-16.
  9. ^ "Newfie is contender for tallest dog". UPI.com. 2009-10-08. Retrieved 2009-11-16.
  10. ^ "42-inch Dog in Arizona Puts 'Great' in Great Dane". Fox News. 2009-10-10. Retrieved 2009-11-16.

External links

Records
Preceded by
Gibson (Great Dane
)
 World's tallest dog
12 November 2009 – 22 February 2010 		Succeeded by
Giant George (Great Dane)
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