Freddy, The World’s Tallest Dog Dies At Age 8

World’s Tallest Dog ‘Freddy The Great Dane’ had held international fame for tallest male dog living. He had a big softy heart and was much an adored and pampered pet. According to the Guinness World Records, Freddy towered 103.5cm (3ft4in) from foot and an imposing 226cm (7ft5.5in) standing on his hind legs.

World’s Tallest Dog ‘Freddy The Great Dane from Essex has died at the age of eight-and-a-half years-old

Sadly, the four-legged creature from Essex has died at the age of eight-and-a-half years-old. His owner, Claire Stoneman living in Leigh-on-Sea, confirmed the death through a released statement that claims Freddy isn’t just the tallest dog but also the dog with the most love and the biggest heart. 

Freddy towered 103.5cm (3ft4in) from foot and an imposing 226cm (7ft5.5in) standing on his hind legs

Freddy isn’t just the tallest dog but also the dog with the most love and the biggest heart,’ Stoneman claim

‘He was my life. My reason. My Joy. My annoyance. My happiness and ultimate sadness. He was my heart, my one in a million, and loved by the entire world. I can’t stop crying.’ The statement reads. 

‘He was my life. My reason. My Joy. My annoyance. My happiness and ultimate sadness’

As a puppy, Freddy was the litter’s runt who wouldn’t feed off his mom properly

Interestingly, Freddy wasn’t destined for such great heights. Stoneman remembered how as a puppy, Freddy was the litter’s runt who wouldn’t feed off his mom properly. ‘I had no idea he was going to get his big at all.’ Stoneman had said. 

‘Freddy was such a gentle giant, and is always a pleasure to see him bounding towards you’

Reacting to the loss, Guinness World Records Editor-In-Chief added: ‘Freddy was such a gentle giant, and is always a pleasure to see him bounding towards you. Measuring this mountain of a dog was unforgettable –if challenging-experience and I will forever treasure a couple of occasions I got to share a sofa with him –there was just about enough room for two of us!

‘Freddy brought a smile to everyone’s face and will be missed by everyone at Guinness World Records

‘I still can barely believe that he was the runt of the litter. Freddy brought a smile to everyone’s face and will be missed by everyone at Guinness World Records. I am pleased we got the chance to celebrate his record-breaking immensity in the books and share his story with millions of people worldwide. RIP, Freddy.’

May 17, 2020, Freddy celebrated his 8th birthday with cakes, balloons, and bunting in Stoneman’s garden

In 2020, Daily Mail reported Freddy’s 8th birthday on May 17, where Stoneman organized a party complete with cakes, balloons, and bunting in her home garden. During this time, Freddy was considered one of the world’s oldest Great Danes, with a life expectancy between 8 and 10years.  Before Freddy, the title of World’s tallest dog had been held by Zeus (a female)– a Great Dane from Ostego Michigan, measuring 7ft4in. Zeus passed away at age five in September 2014.