The biggest dog in the world with regards to height is a Great Dane. This breed of dog can reach heights of over 1m (3ft 3in) when measured from the shoulder to paw, and can weigh up to 91 kg (201 lb). The tallest living Great Dane was Zeus, who lived in Michigan until his death in 2014. He stood at an impressive 111.8 cm (44in), whereas the heaviest ever recorded weighed 72.56kg (160lb).