Giant George: Life with the World's Biggest Dog by Dave Nasser

Feb 16, 2012 Courtney rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

A warning: my review of this book is definitely biased as I am a crazy dog lady beyond anything you've ever imagined. I was madly in love with Marley and Me and Red Dog and my shelves are littered with photographic dog books, dog quote books, short dog stories, hero dog tales, dogs and war, dog training books and dog psychology guides. When I saw Giant George on the shelf, I was immediately $25 poorer and bounced off home to add it to my collection. Now that I've finished it, I can say it was as...more

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Mar 09, 2013 Glen rated it 4 of 5 stars

In the novel Giant George, by Dave Nasser the story is told by the author himself and him and his wife’s journey with the world’s biggest dog. George is what may be known as a very gentle giant that stands at nearly 5 feet tall, approximately 7 feet long, and 245 pounds. He is a Great Dane and doctors say that nothing is wrong with George it’s only that he is much larger than all others. He is a part of the Nasser family. He is as friendly as any other dog, with same inside, but with a huge outs...more

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Sep 26, 2012 Karen Ball rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-challenge

Wonderful, fun nonfiction for the dog-lovers! This is the story of George, the runt of his litter who grew up to be not just the tallest dog in the world, but the tallest recorded dog EVER. George is a Great Dane, owned by Dave and Christie Nasser of Arizona. This is their story as well. After they were married and Dave talked Christie into moving from California to Arizona, they decided to get a puppy. After researching good calm family breeds, they settled on a Great Dane puppy, and located a...more

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Sep 03, 2012 Lee-ann Graff-vinson rated it 3 of 5 stars

Book Title: Giant George
Author: Dave Nasser with Lynne Barrett-Lee
Published By: Grand Central Life & Style Hachette Book Group
Recommended Age: 15+
Reviewed By: Lee-Ann Graff-Vinson
Blog Reviewed For: Great Minds Think Aloud
Rating: 3
This is the story of George. As dogs go, Great Danes are one of the largest breeds around. George just happens to be not only a Great Dane, but also the world’s largest dog . . .ever.
Author, Dave Nasser introduces us to his constant companion, as well as his fami...more

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Aug 15, 2012 Kathleen (Kat) Smith rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: animal-stories, biography, nature-animals, non-fiction, personal-memoir

In 2006, Dave and Christie Nasser decided that they wanted to expand their family, but not in the way most of us would think. They decided to adopt a puppy since they were moving to Tucson, Arizona and buying a new home. It was what Christie needed to make the jump from living in California near her family and friends and moving to where Dave wanted. This was their compromise.

While researching breed types for the perfect type, they knew they both wanted a large dog. They settled on a Great Dane,...more In 2006, Dave and Christie Nasser decided that they wanted to expand their family, but not in the way most of us would think. They decided to adopt a puppy since they were moving to Tucson, Arizona and buying a new home. It was what Christie needed to make the jump from living in California near her family and friends and moving to where Dave wanted. This was their compromise.

While researching breed types for the perfect type, they knew they both wanted a large dog. They settled on a Great Dane, but after searching thoroughly in the state of Arizona, they couldn't find any that would be ready to adopt right now. They did locate a breeder in Oregon who had some ready to go, and after careful selection from talking on the phone with her and email correspondence, they settle on a runt of the litter, a blue male dog they would name George.

The only problem facing the Nasser's now was finding a home soon enough and so they managed to hide George from the apartment managers and nosy neighbors until he got too large to hide. It was with great luck, they found a suitable fixer-upper thanks to Dave's job in Real Estate. They would soon discover that their problems would only continue to grow at such an alarming rate that what they dreamed of, would be much bigger than they could handle. Much bigger!

In the novel, Giant George, Life with the World's Biggest Dog by Dave Nasser with Lynne Barrett-Lee, the reader is in for the ride of their life, when they see just what happens when the Nasser's adopt the runt of the litter, only to have it turn out to literally be, the World's Largest Dog, EVER! It's a delightful story into the joys of raising George, and all the problems that go hand in hand with raising a large breed dog, who truly believes he is one of the family. I mean how do you manage a 245 pound dog?

I received Giant George compliments of Grand Central Publishing, a division of Hachette Book Groups for my honest review. This is a must read for dog lovers everywhere and for those of you that dream of owning a large breed dog, you might just want to check this one out first to make sure you know what you're getting yourself in for. I rate this one a GIANT 5 out of 5 stars and think this one is going to make you smile all the way through it.(less)

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Jun 19, 2012 Sabrina rated it 5 of 5 stars

For David Nasser, becoming a “dog parent” wasn’t entirely his idea; at the time it was mostly to placate his future wife, Christie. Back in 2005, Dave had no clue as to the impact that the couple’s eventual decision to adopt a Great Dane puppy named George would have on him, his marriage – or his life in general. But in Nasser’s brand-new book “Giant George: Life with the World’s Biggest Dog,” he chronicles his and Christie’s – and George’s – journey, from the first time Dave and Christie broach...more For David Nasser, becoming a “dog parent” wasn’t entirely his idea; at the time it was mostly to placate his future wife, Christie. Back in 2005, Dave had no clue as to the impact that the couple’s eventual decision to adopt a Great Dane puppy named George would have on him, his marriage – or his life in general. But in Nasser’s brand-new book “Giant George: Life with the World’s Biggest Dog,” he chronicles his and Christie’s – and George’s – journey, from the first time Dave and Christie broached the subject of getting a puppy to George’s eventual place in history as a Guinness World Record holder as both the World’s Tallest Dog Ever and Tallest Living Dog.

In the world of dog ownership, there are many options to consider before getting a dog – to a non-pet owner such as myself, it seems downright overwhelming. Do I get an adult dog or a puppy? Pedigree or mixed breed? Do I buy my dog from a breeder or a pet store, or do I adopt from a shelter? Being a cat person by nature, of course, I’ll probably never have to make any of those decisions. But for those dog lovers out there who are looking for a canine companion, “Giant George” answers all those questions and more.

To say that I loved this book would truly be an understatement – “Giant George” has officially carved out his niche in my top five list of inspirational animals (you can see my full list here). With George’s current stats at six years old coming in at a staggering 7’ 3” tall and 245 pounds – about one hundred pounds larger than your average Great Dane – I was left dumbfounded at how small George began life (the runt of the litter at seventeen pounds) and how quickly he grew (by 9 months he weighed 147 pounds). I laughed to discover that he is tall enough to fit his head into the kitchen sink to eat his meals, and that his front paws are as large as Dave’s own adult human fists.

Seriously, Clifford the Big Red Dog has nothing on Giant George. And move over, Marmaduke!

Of course, just like the fictional Winslow family has their issues with Marmaduke, having a dog like George isn’t without a down side. I found myself annoyed to read of how George was treated during his early days at the local dog park and out in public. But above all I was touched to read Dave’s numerous descriptions of just how gentle a spirit George has both with his family and with people in general. He is, in all ways, one very unique dog!

So if you want to read a truly wonderful book that will make you laugh, cry, and ultimately cheer, then check out “Giant George: Life with the World’s Biggest Dog” by Dave Nasser. I guarantee that from that very first sentence until the very last, you will no doubt find yourself inspired by George, the World’s Tallest Dog…ever.
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Jun 14, 2012 Paul Pessolano rated it 4 of 5 stars

“Giant George” by Dave Nasser with Lynne Barrett-Lee, published by Grand Central Life & Style.

Category – Animals/Dogs

Dave and Christie Nasser wanted a dog, not just a dog but a big dog. Christie saw an ad for a Great Dane that seemed to be exactly what they wanted. So they adopted George, a seventeen pound Great Dane, and the runt of the litter.

George grew fast, incredibly fast. In fact, he grew so fast that he quickly outgrew the largest dog crate they could buy. Of course, that was not a p...more

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Jun 07, 2012 Pallavi rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Without a doubt this book belongs to Giant George. I'd give it 3.5 stars if I could, because George absolutely is a star. My first thought when I saw the book was - Marmaduke! No doubt I would read about the various people he knocks over (in love of course), things his tail swipes off tables and the physical challenges in dealing with a dog that stands and weighs more than you. The only question I asked my hubby (who bought the book) was 'does he die', because as much as I loved Marley and me, I...more Without a doubt this book belongs to Giant George. I'd give it 3.5 stars if I could, because George absolutely is a star. My first thought when I saw the book was - Marmaduke! No doubt I would read about the various people he knocks over (in love of course), things his tail swipes off tables and the physical challenges in dealing with a dog that stands and weighs more than you. The only question I asked my hubby (who bought the book) was 'does he die', because as much as I loved Marley and me, I wasn't feeling upto dealing with pet loss again. I was pleasantly surprised on both counts.

The first part of the book unravels in a distinct Marley & me way. There seems to be a certain life formula at work here. Thirtyish, more-or-less-financially-settled couple, choosing a puppy, training the puppy, getting trained by the puppy(!), learning to be pet parents, life challenges with starting a human family, constant support of said pet in these challenges and finally becoming a complete family - dog, kids, dream house et al. And I completely relate to it because this is exactly how my life has been enfolding in the last few years. So it tugs the heart strings. And checks the right boxes. And the marmaduke-y bit wasn't overdone at all, in fact, George's personality shone through all on his own. I loved it!

The second part of the story (well its not really sectioned, but thats how it felt when I read it) is about his becoming a celebrity, from applying for the Guinness Record, to Oprah. And while this second part set it apart from M&m, the actual story telling moved from a heart warming family story to chronicles of a rising star. And that is where I felt a bit let-down. Not with the story itself, but the way it was told. It felt more like a series of blog posts than a continuous story. I know this might be nit-picky ... but the flow felt like a lovely smooth lift to crest of a wave and then suddenly deposited bouncingly on a shingly beach as we moved from anecdote to anecdote.

I think this book needs tighter editing in the later sections, but I would still recommend it as a fun read. Read it for the heart warming story of a big-hearted dog. Read it for George. Because he is worth it. (less)

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Mar 04, 2012 Louise rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: memoirs

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With his big blue eyes and soulful expression, George was the irresistible runt of the litter. But Dave and Christie Nasser's "baby" ended up being almost five feet tall, seven feet long, and 245 pounds. Eager to play, and boisterous to the point of causing chaos, this big Great Dane was scared of water, scared of dogs a fraction of his size and, most of all, scared of being alone.

GIANT GEORGE is the charming story of how this precocious puppy won Dave and Christie's hearts an...more

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May 20, 2013 Melki rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: dogs

Just an ordinary couple shopping for a queen-sized mattress...

"Fine. We'll take it."

"Certainly, sir," he said. "Have you decided on a box spring and bed frame to go with that?"

"We don't need either, thanks," Christie told him. "Just the mattress."

"Just the mattress?" He looked deflated now.

"Just the mattress," I repeated.

"You sure you folks don't want---"

I shook my head firmly. "We only need the mattress. It's not for us." I explained. "It's for our dog."

His eyes bulged. "For your dog?"

Yup. That...more

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May 12, 2012 Jennifer rated it 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book, and found it to be a real page-turner. Somehow, I'd completely missed all of the "Giant George" buzz in recent years. This book only came under my radar when I saw it listed on a current recommended reading list in one of the many dog magazines to which I subscribe.

I only have two disgruntled gripes about Giant George. The first is my usual complaint about how every autobiographical dog memoir our there seems to begin with folks who get a dog and have no clue what to do wit...more I enjoyed this book, and found it to be a real page-turner. Somehow, I'd completely missed all of the "Giant George" buzz in recent years. This book only came under my radar when I saw it listed on a current recommended reading list in one of the many dog magazines to which I subscribe.

I only have two disgruntled gripes about Giant George. The first is my usual complaint about how every autobiographical dog memoir our there seems to begin with folks who get a dog and have no clue what to do with it. Think about it. How many dog books have you read where a person skilled in dealing with dogs gets a dog and absolute chaos ensues? Aren't there any? Not likely, because folks that know what they're doing right off avoid all of the entertaining material, I suppose.

The second is regarding Christie, George's "mom". As the one who wanted George, I found her seeming lack of interaction and participation frustrating. In a way, one could summarize the story as "Waa, waa, waa. I want a dog. If you're going to make me move to a new place, then I want a dog. You, however, have the better schedule for dog-rearing, though, and as such, you'll be his primary caregiver. I'll only be there for the good stuff, the fun parts. You are in charge of all of his upkeep. And, oh, by the way, I should warn you ahead of time that when I want a baby, you, whom I've foisted "my" dog on are going to get chewed out when I'm a tired, overwrought new mom and decide you're spending too much time on the dog that I dumped on you and not helping with the baby enough."

I realize that last bit is a quite common rant of new mothers everywhere, and perfectly normal, but it sure was irritating to read it coming from the one who insisted upon George so strongly in the first place. The whole book was "Here, you take him to the vet. You clean up after him. YOU train him. YOU decide how to best contain him. No, don't go with me to the doctor visits, I don't want you there. Ok, NOW you're spending all of your time with the dog instead of with your family."

Like I said, every new mother feels like that about something at some point in the beginning but she could have at least realized her role in creating that situation. Especially since Dave handled it all so well, giving her what she wanted at every turn and all.

I know there are two sides to every story, but lately every dog autobiography I read written by a male seems to unintentionally present the female in the relationship as the anti-dog half of the marriage. Being a female reader (and a dog person), those women and their actions really get on my nerves.

Happily for George, his life has not been a bad one, and he is loved and wanted and belongs just where he is.(less)

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Apr 09, 2013 Casey rated it 5 of 5 stars

As a dog lover this was an incredible book. I think if you have a dog you can relate to this book. My dogs are like my children. I had dogs before I had a human baby. Their personalities are so strong I think my husband and I spoiled them rotten (yet well behaved) with their thinking that they were higher than a dog should be. They lay on the couch with us... go to the stores with us... lay on the bed with us... and God forbid they have to sit in the back of the SUV instead of the front seat...t...more

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Oct 02, 2012 McGuffy Morris rated it 5 of 5 stars

Giant George is an unprecedented seven feet long, almost five feet tall (at 43”), and almost 250 pounds. The Guiness Book of World Records has acknowledged him as the world’s tallest dog. It wasn’t always this way for George. He started as the smallest in his litter, even called “the runt”, when he was born in 2005.

Relocating back to his native Arizona, Dave Nasser promised his new bride Christie a puppy. It was initially a bribe of sorts. After the huge costs of the big Great Dane puppy and his...more

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Jun 07, 2012 Leilani rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: dogs

A pleasantly-told, lightly charming dog story. The writing is basic (and maybe needed one more edit - at one point his wife pushes her sunglasses on top of her head, then in the next sentence pushes them down her nose & peers over them - strangely active sunglass-wearing), but the story of George's becoming part of the family and getting ever larger had some fun anecdotes.

The quest to get him into the Guinness book struck me as a very competitive-male thing to do (the same way some birders...more

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Jun 04, 2012 Cheryl rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: adult-nonfiction, animals, biography-memoir

When Christie and Dave Nasser moved to Tucson, Arizona, they decided to adopt a puppy. After doing some research, they chose a cute little Great Dane puppy whom they named George. This delightful and heartwarming memoir details their life with George as he “grows up”. George literally grew and grew and became the “Tallest Dog in the World”—a title bestowed upon him by none other than The Guinness Book of World Records! In time, George also became a sibling to the Nasser’s little girl. Dave descr...more

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Apr 17, 2012 Charlotte rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: advanced-readers-copy, nook

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Dog people are going to love the story of Giant George. He is a sweet and loving dog owned by sweet and loving people. I read this book in the car while on vacation and found myself sharing George’s statistics with my Husband. I even recall saying “And you think that *I* spoil our dogs” when I heard the whole mess with a bed for George in the hotel room. I love my 100 pound dogs, but they are just fine sleeping on the floor. Lol.

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Jun 06, 2012 Khim rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2012

Als je van boeken houdt waar een hond een hoofdrol speelt, moet je zeker dit hartverwarmende boek lezen. Dit is het waargebeurde verhaal van George de grootste hond ter wereld. Dave is zeer gelukkig met zijn vriendin Christie. Als Dave weer terug wil naar Tucson wil Christie wel mee met de voorwaarde dat er een hond komt. Haar keuze valt op een Deense Dog. Als ze George ophalen is hij nog echt een pup, maar puppies worden groot en hoe.... George blijft maar groeien en groeien. Verder lees je ove...more

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Apr 21, 2012 Dawn rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This was another fun, light read, with the feel of an extended magazine article rather than a serious biography. But then, how do you really write a serious biography about a dog?

Even a 43" tall, 245 lb dog.

No, really, you read that right. This dog weighs more than I do right now, and I'm still classed as obese (working on it!). Guinness has officially awarded him the twin titles of "Tallest Dog" and "Tallest Dog Ever". Giant George puts the "great" in Great Dane- and I'm betting he outweighs a...more

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Feb 21, 2013 Betty rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Incredible true story...this book should have been titled "Gentle George" rather than "Giant George." It does make sense though...he is a giant. It is hard to fathom caring for a dog of this size, but what a love. What breaks my heart is that large dogs have short lives...and I can't possibly imagine what this family will go through when they lose George. That being said, this is not your typical dog book with the sad ending...George is alive and well and I highly recommend to anyone who loves d...more

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Oct 01, 2012 Pandionhalatius37.6-WINGS rated it 1 of 5 stars

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it was ok, i guess. it was like a sad, not funny, not emotional version of marley and me. (so not anything like marley and me at all.) it feels distant and plain, more like a lab report than a book. feed dog. dog grows. my wife had a baby. the dog won't stop growing!!!!!! when will it ever stop? (gee, i wonder...) i mean, how big could it possibly get? (really?) and then tehre's the fail foreshadowing: soon we'd find out just how big. we get it, people. the cover pretty much explains everything...more

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Apr 20, 2012 Lori rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: animals-dogs

I just finished reading this book. i am a bit confused.... are there more than one Giant George books? this is the one I read with this picture on the front. this was an enjoyable enough read.I like reading books about dogs and this was fun to read. It just seems like it would have been more suited for a long magazine article. this book spent quite a bit of time talking about trying to get him into the Guinness book of records and going to the Oprah Winfrey show. I bought the book and Don't reg...more

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May 09, 2012 Marion rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: non-fiction

Okay, this one's not Great Literature, but it's not meant to be. It's a nice little story about a nice couple and a big, sweet, galoot of a dog. It was engaging and a quick, light read. And unlike so many other books about dogs, it doesn't start with George being rescued from some horrible circumstance, nor does it end with his death - very refreshing. Nasser is never going to win a Pulitzer (can't count the number of times some variation of the phrase, "little did we know that..." was used), bu...more

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Aug 23, 2012 Christie Bane rated it 3 of 5 stars

Just a good old dog book. Giant George is a Great Dane who lives in Tucson and is officially the tallest dog ever in the world. This book is a rarity -- it's a good dog book that doesn't make me want to own the breed of dog that the book is about. Not even a little bit. Picking up cow-patty-sized crap and having to carry drool towels around at all times doesn't appeal to me at all.

I think this guy is a little bit better writer than the average person who writes a book just to tell the story of...more

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Jul 26, 2012 Stacey rated it 3 of 5 stars

After reading several reviews of this book I was expecting it to be wonderful, a good book for dog lovers. And although it is a good book for dog lovers, it really isn't that good of a book. I guess the initial problem is that before even starting the book you already know the outcome, which makes telling the story a little more difficult. The last 100 pages of the book were a drag, and I think I only kept holding on because I have an unexplainable need to finish every book I start. So its good,...more

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Jul 15, 2012 Pam rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: animal

While Giant George is a heavy weight, this book is a quick, light read as George's story is entertaining. Most readers should enjoy the fact that George does not die at the end which is a serious problem with most dog/cat books. Serious dog people will find parts irritating particularly the beginning when Dave Nasser and his wife naively purchase George, and the breeder just takes the money and doesn't give them a second thought. Do not look for any training tips or other insight, this is basica...more

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Sep 03, 2012 Gale rated it 3 of 5 stars

As a dog lover and a resident of Tucson, I just had to read about George, another Tucsonian AND the GUINNESS WORLD RECORD HOLDER as the TALLEST DOG EVER. This fun loving puppy (the runt of the litter) seemed to be about 5’ tall, 7’ long and 245 pounds before his dazed owners knew it. (And to think people use to think my dogs, Bernese Mountain Dogs weighing between 100-120 pounds, were big!!!) Like lots of big dogs George is a bit of a baby, but exudes charm which his dad, author Dave Nasser, mad...more

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Apr 21, 2013 Kaylynn rated it 4 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Giant George by Dave Nasser is a memoir about life with Dave Nasser, his family and his extraordinary dog, George. “Giant George” as he’s called was the world record holder for tallest dog. In this memoir Dave tells all about how his life has changed since adopting George as a puppy. The book cites all of the antics, rewards and challenges that Dave and his wife encounter from having such a large canine.
The newlyweds, Dave and Christie Nasser, had gotten more than they had bargained for when the...more Giant George by Dave Nasser is a memoir about life with Dave Nasser, his family and his extraordinary dog, George. “Giant George” as he’s called was the world record holder for tallest dog. In this memoir Dave tells all about how his life has changed since adopting George as a puppy. The book cites all of the antics, rewards and challenges that Dave and his wife encounter from having such a large canine.
The newlyweds, Dave and Christie Nasser, had gotten more than they had bargained for when they adopted the runt of a Great Dane litter of puppies. Dave had never really wanted a dog in the beginning or saw himself ever owning one. His wife Christie however, had always wanted a Great Dane. The two had made the negotiation that if they were to move to Dave’s hometown of Tucson, Arizonan then Christie would be able to get the dog. The couple had moved into an apartment that did not accept dogs but this did not stop Christie from looking for her perfect pup. Eventually they had made contact with a breeder of Great Danes that told them that George’s parents were large for the average size of Great Danes. Regardless Christie had picked from the picture sent to them that she had wanted the smallest Great Dane in the picture. This also created a problem when they had acquired George because the apartment that Dave and Christie were living in did not allow dogs. Nonetheless they had managed.
Dave is a home remodeler and he brings George along with him whenever possible. In the meantime the home Dave and Christie had bought was also in need of some heavy renovation. Since Dave’s job was somewhat flexible Dave had spent a lot of time with George remodeling the house. The family of three also went to the dog park quite a bit and ran into some conflicts in the park with other owners and George not being “right” for the puppy side of the park. Another conflict that they encounter is when going up to Christie’s family with George, George is being finicky and will not do his business anywhere for them. Once at Christie’s family’s house, George gets along with everyone there…especially the children. Seeing how well George is getting along with the children, Christie soon longs for a child as well. Her and Dave decide to try and have a baby, since being around the age of thirty-five, Christie had to take extra precaution. After some baby-woes they finally had their little girl, Annabel.
Hearing the news of the previous “World’s Tallest Dog” record holder, Dave’s friend Paul had suggested that the Nasser’s would enter George for the Guinness World Records. Paul’s children had set up Twitter, Facebook and even a website for the soon to be star. Even though George had yet to be named the largest dog, they had a copious amount of media that wanted Giant George to be featured. There had also been a discrepancy with George’s measurements being accurate or not. Obviously this had not fazed them at all and Giant George had gone on to be announced as “World’s Largest Dog” in the Guinness World Record Book on a very famous woman’s talk show. Since then the Nasser’s life has gone on just as anybody else’s, aside from the fact that they have an enormous dog! They have even welcomed a new son into the world by the name of Luke. Giant George had also been surpassed by another dog, Zeus, in the Guinness World Record Book.
While reading Giant George, you will laugh to yourself when reading. I know that I did. My favorite part of the book was when George was a puppy and Dave had smuggled him in and out of their “no dogs allowed” apartment. Another part I particularly enjoyed was the part where the couple was first picking George up in the airport and George had bolted from outside of his crate and ran all over until finally being captured by his new owners. I could also relate really well with Dave when George had put his head on Dave’s lap and just looked up at him. It’s relatable because Dave was right when he said that his heart just melted because my dogs both do this and it is the cutest thing in the world. I’d say the first few chapters were my favorite because of George’s puppy antics. The book did take a depressing turn for a few chapters but it then lightened up towards the end. All in all I would recommend this book to someone, providing that they are a dog lover. I’d give this book 4 out of 5 stars. It is a very cute book and does keep you entertained until the very end.
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Mar 21, 2013 Sandra Jones rated it 4 of 5 stars

Oh my, I did a lot head-shaking at the beginning of this book. George's owners, Dave and Christie, never bothered to meet their dog’s parents, nor the pup himself until they picked him up at the airport. They hadn’t considered whether a Great Dane was appropriate for apartment living, but that didn’t matter because their apartment didn’t allow dogs anyway! When they realized that they were in over their heads, they placed an ad seeking a new home for George. Fortunately, Dave and Christie did th...more

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Mar 22, 2013 Mandy rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: non-fiction

Giant George tells the story of Dave and Christy Nasser who, after moving to Tucson, Arizona, from California, decide to get a dog. They got George when he was a puppy from a Great Dane breeder in Oregon and soon realized that he was not a typical Great Dane. Weighing in at 245 pounds, 43 inches tall and eating more than 100 pounds of dog food each month, George was eventually named the Guinness World Record Holder for Tallest Living Dog and Tallest Dog Ever.

The best part of this story was learn...more

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Sep 08, 2012 Marcela rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: dogs

This book is about a Giant Great Dane and his new pet parents. This book is a must for anybody who is thinking about adding a dog to his/her family. It is funny, interesting, but also very realistic about all the things you must do when you have a dog such as picking up his poo, walking him, training him, etc. These are the sort of things that many prospective pet parents usually know very little about therefore this book is great as a reference and at the same time you get a really good laugh w...more

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