World's tallest dog dies; world's loudest dog alive and kicking

Gibson, a great Dane that stood 7-foot-1 on his back legs, has died. According to the record books, he was the world's tallest dog. The 7-year-old died of cancer.

Born in 2002, Gibson took the title of the world's tallest dog from 'Harvey', who measured 41 inches, in 2004.

Weighing 180 pounds and measuring 7 feet 1 inch standing on his hind legs, Gibson worked as a therapy and special needs training dog, visiting care centres and schools throughout the California area.

Gaining world wide attention due to his huge frame he was diagnosed with bone cancer in his right front paw in April of this year.

As far as the world's loudest dog,  Rocket is doing just fine after last week's scare. He was acting subdued for a couple of days, but he bounced back. Concerned readers asked me to make sure he wasn't suffering from internal injuries. But he's eating just fine. And he's not skittish around cars. In fact, he's chasing garbage trucks as much as ever.

Thanks to everybody for your concern.

And let me take this opportunity to remind you to please be careful when you're walking your  dog. (You ARE walking your dog, aren't you?) We pedestrians may have the right of way, but cars are bigger and can do plenty of damage.

Boy, I sound like a stupid public-awareness commercial, so I better stop.

And I guess it's for the best that I never found the culprit. What was I going to do if I found him? Get all Dirty Harry on him? But if you find the jerk, let me know anyway. I'll let the police get all Dirty Harry on him.