Freddy (17 May 2012 – 27 January 2021)[1] was a Great Dane from Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, England, known for being crowned as the world's tallest living dog by the Guinness Book of World Records,[2] having taken the title from the previous record holder, Zeus, who was the tallest dog ever.
[3] Freddy was born in May 2012 and lived with his owner, Claire Stoneman, at her home in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, alongside his sister, Fleur.
As a puppy, Freddy was, ironically, the runt of the litter, and Stoneman had to take him home sooner than planned, as he was not feeding from his mother.
[5] This took longer than expected, as Freddy was initially afraid of the tape measure.
[6] Freddy died on 27 January 2021, aged 8 1/2, after suffering with health issues in his hind legs, causing him to slip easily.