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Swan Valley BearsI saw this Great Dane at the grocery store in Grass Valley, CA and asked the owner if I could take pictures. Later I found out that this dog is in the Guiness Book of World Records for the tallest dog and has been on Oprah.
EDIT: I realize from seeing the pictures on Oprah's website that this isn't the same dog. But, don't ya' think this dog looks bigger. Both dogs live in Grass Valley, CA.
He could get stuff off the high shelves for me!!
Chaska, MinnesotaOh he is a beauty! I just love the pictures.
Newcastle, OntarioHi Patty,
I saw him on Oprah last week! He's over 7 feet tall, when he stands up! The had him with the tiniest dog in the world - a chuhuahua! The dane started to sniff the tiny dog, and it shook so hard it, you could see it. Poor little thing!
hugs,
Brenda
Real Deal BearsOh my goodness its more like a horse 
Creative Design Studio (RKR4CDS)Hmmm.... curious. The jacket says 'working dog.' Did you get ti read what the top of the printing says? Is this a blind helper dog?
Swan Valley BearsI was wondering that myself, Bobbie. He's not a dog for the blind though, I know that. Maybe they discussed it on Oprah and someone who saw him on Oprah will know.
Posts: 1,836Wow! That's a big dog in your grocery store 
I caught the Oprah show, it was pretty funny seeing the tallest and smallest dogs next to each other. That dog was named Gibson...I'm pretty sure this isn't the same dog (looking at the markings), although this one's still huge! They're both Great Danes. Gibson has his own web page, he's a therapy dog too.
I can't imagine this one here is much shorter than the world's tallest.... such pretty dogs 
:hug:
~Chrissi
Swan Valley BearsYou're right, Chrissi. I checked out Gibson's website and Gibson is more spotted. Maybe this is Gibson's brother since they both live in Grass Valley.
Little Bear GuyHmmm.... curious. The jacket says 'working dog.' Did you get ti read what the top of the printing says? Is this a blind helper dog?
Actually Bobbie it's a registered therapy dog. He goes in to nursing homes and hospitals and works with the people, he's a very gentl giant. I'm not sure if it's still on her web site but Oprah had that show on her website. They flew him (Gibson I think his name was) and the owner from CA to Chicago, Gibson ha his own seat on the plane and even got his wings from the Captain. When standing on his hind feet he stood 7'2" tall. He was massive but very very gentle.
I checked checked Oprah.com and I don't think the two dogs are the same dog, maybe in size but the one that was on Oprah is completly different
http://www2.oprah.com/tows/slide/200704 … _202.jhtml
None the less it's still a really big dog
big hugs
Shane
Dolls N DreamsYes he is sweet, saw him on the Oprah show also!!!
DoodlebearsWowzers, just imagine that boy wanting to sit on your lap for a cuddle. He's a beautiful dog, I bet his food bills are high. I showed my daughter Sarah the pictures and once she has looked at the dog she was looking at all the goodies on the shelves in the store. She's a real foodie and was wondering what ingreadients she could spot. She even baked her own birthday cake for her birthday yesterday...not that I didn't offer and boy was it yummy!
Hugs Jane. 
aerBearsWow, that dog is enormous. Thanks for sharing Patty!
Aeri
Posts: 3,540Wow!!!! And here I thought it was going to be the mastiff again. But it turns out to be a beautiful dane....lotsa big dogs out there currently I have to say, I too thought this one would be MOST helpful for reaching those top shelves 
Can you imagine the cleanup though 
Swan Valley BearsCan you imagine the cleanup though
That had occured to me too, Debbie. The bigger the dog, the bigger the poop, right?
Posts: 3,540 Yep!
'Bear' Bottoms OriginalsOooo, look at him! I looooove him! I'm such a sucker for big dogs.....
Kimberly W.
