Gibson is a Harlequin Great Dane that is considered the world's tallest dog by the Guiness Book of World Records. Standing on his back legs, this California dog is over 7 feet tall.  (He's not to be confused with the world's largest dog, an English Mastiff named Hercules, that weighs 282 pounds.)

Several weeks ago, this seven year old giant was diagnosed with bone cancer in his right front leg. Vets amputated the leg to save his life.

Gibson is still getting used to the 'balancing act' by positioning his only front leg in the center of his body while standing and walking. 

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/living/2009/06/26/lopez.tallest.dog.KOVR 

Please send healing thoughts to Gibson. Even after what he's been through, he's upbeat and enjoys life.

We can all learn from our pets.  No matter how tough life is for them, nothing gets them down.

Tags: canine cancer, english mastiff, gibson, great dane, guiness book of world records, hercules, world's tallest dog

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