Comments on: Gibson, The World’s Tallest Dog Dies From Cancer

By: HotShot75

HotShot75 — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:22:35 +0000

My black Labrador named Lucky is 5 years old!!! He will be 6 next summer!
Rest in Peace:
Buster 1995-2009
Jess 1999-2010
Gibson 2002-2009
Uga VII 2005-2009

By: Boxers Urkabustaiz

Boxers Urkabustaiz — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:01:33 +0000

Sad, but I do not think any big dog could do well on three legs.

By: Monique

Monique — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:40:47 +0000

To the family of Gibson: My thoughs are with you. I wish you strength to deal with this unbearable loss. May you soon remember mostly the good times with your wonderful friend, may they make you smile.

By: Tilly Flop

Tilly Flop — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:31:49 +0000

My condolences to Gibson’s family .. such a traumatic time … my heart goes out to them.

By: Mary

Mary — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:27:09 +0000

This is so sad. But all in all, Great Danes as well as other giant breeds, have a shorter lifespan. My condolences to his owner. It is so hard to let them go, but it is also the true test of an owner’s love for their dog to be able to let them go when it is time.

I would be curious to know if Gibson was neutered and at what age. New studies show that there is a connection between neutering prior to the dog achieving full maturity both in ‘legginess/heigh’, and to bone cancer. Just curious…