The largest dog in the UK is as heavy as a baby elephant

Balthazar of Great Dane is the largest dog in the UK with a weight of nearly a pound, equivalent to a small elephant.

Balthazar weighs 95 kg, equivalent to the weight of a small elephant.Photo: SWNS.

Not only possessing a weight of 95 kg surprised many people, Balthazar was over a meter tall and 2.1 meters longer, Sun today reported. Vinnie and Dixie Monte-Irvine, the owner of the dog, spend 128 USD per day to buy 30 kg of food for him. The family of 5 people including Vinnie, Dixie and three children were very surprised when Balthazar went to the doctor and discovered its weight.

" Since it was young, we knew it was heavier than other dogs of the same age. It wasn't fat at all because its ribs were still visible. That day, we took him for a leg examination. weak and the doctor must weigh it to determine the amount of medication needed , "Vinnie said.

After seeing the figure on the scale, everyone in the clinic couldn't believe his eyes and went online to find out if Balthazar was the heaviest dog in the world.

The Vinnie family also raised another 15-year-old dog named Patterdale Terrier Fifi. Patterdale became Balthazar's adoptive mother when the dog was brought back by her family when she was 6 weeks old. Despite his massive body, Balthazar is very gentle and enjoys playing with young children. He was also close to three domestic cats. " Balthazar is very calm and often likes to sit still with cats. They often go for a walk together ," Vinnie said.

Last year, another three-year-old dog, Major, also belonged to Great Dane in England, was recorded as the tallest dog in the world with a height of nearly 2.5 meters. However, it weighs only 76 kg.