We wrote an article about 10 Most Dangerous Dog Breeds here and it looks like there are a lot of dog fans in our readers. This article is about dogs too, just the biggest ones. Larger dogs can bring a lot of fun and joy to a house, especially for kids. Despite their size, these huge dogs are generally loyal, well-tempered and good-natured animals. If you are considering a big dog, here are some examples for you. Check out 10 Most Largest Dog Breeds below.
10 – Irish Wolfhound
Irish Wolfhounds are the tallest of dog breeds. They generally weigh 40 to 69 kg and also they have a height of 28-35 inches. These dogs are intelligent, patient and generous breeds. Especially childrens love them because of their sweet natures.They aren’t recommended for guard duties.
09 – Leonberger
Leonbergers are proud and self-disciplined animals.They can stand 28 to 31.5 inches tall and weigh between 120 to 170 lbs. The breed’s name derives from the city of Leonberg in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. According to legend, the Leonberger was ostensibly bred as a ‘symbolic dog’ that would mimic the lion in the town crest.
08 – St. Bernard
This giant dog is a working dog from the Swiss Alps.They are bred for rescue missions in mountain passes. It is really a huge dog, standing in from 27 to 35 inches at the withers. St. Bernard males can weigh anywhere between 73 to 117 kg. These dogs can be very loyal and friendly to owners.
07 – Great Dane
Males of Danes can weigh anywhere between 54 to 90 kg and also can reach a height of 30-34 inches. This is a beautiful dog and usually well manned breed that is patient with children. The Great Dane was originally bred as a hunting dog but is now bred as an exceptionally large companion dog.
06 – Newfoundland
The largest Newfoundland on record weighed 260 lbs and measured over 6 feet from nose to tail. Impressive right? They were bred to be working dogs who spend all of their waking time with their family. Newfoundland dogs are an extremely loving, patient and gentle dog that make for a great house pet.
05 – Neapolitan Mastiff
Usually weighing about 170 lbs, Neapolitan Mastiffs can also reach up to 200 lbs. They are fearless and extremely protective companions. They are naturally protective, calm yet wary, with unmatched devotion. This devotion can manifest itself as jealousy.
04 – English Mastiff
They can weigh anywhere from 110 lbs to 343 lbs. The height of a mastiff can range from 25 inches at the shoulder to 36 inches. They are one of the heaviest dog breeds but not the tallest.
03 – Dogue de Bordeaux (French Mastiff)
The average Dogue de Bordeaux measures 23 to 30 inches, and weighs 120 to 145 pounds. French Mastiffs are powerful and imposing dogs. They have a fearless spirit and are ideal for guard duties.
02 – Perro de Presa Canario
This breed weighs in around 36 to 59 kg and stands at 21 to 25 inches. Perro de Presa Canario is a large and powerful dog that originated in the Canary Islands and was specifically developed for dog fighting and large game hunting.
01 – Anatolian Shepherd
Anatolian Shepherds stands 29 to 36 inches and weighs between 90 and 150 pounds. This breed is a muscular breed with a thick neck and broad head, commonly used for guarding sheep from wolves, bears, jackals, and even cheetahs.
What about the Tibetan Mastiff?!!! Thats definitely one of the largest dogs.
read my comment above, Danny.
LOL!!!!! my friend has a Tibetan mastiff, named smoky. I DONT HAVE A PIC OF HIM RIGHT NOW!!!! D=
it is, Danny. but all lists don’t have the same dogs as other lists. i think u should check out another list too, but this is a great list. u should get the dog encyclopedia i have… i am 9. do u have some questions about dogs? i will answer- KAte
The Tibetan mastiff is big, but u could only put so much in a list… D=
The cane corso also is large. I have a black Labrador- Stacy. She is so sweet. She is 2 years old. I also have a Golden retriever pit bull mix- Casey He is SO cute. My dad did the neuter thing to them, so they do not breed.
I st. Bernard, named Goober. He’s 4 today! model dog!I love Him. =+)
I love your st. Bernard, Bella!!! I have a Rottweiler named Sammy, and a Chihuahua bulldog mix named Patchy. There picture together is below.
Would you mind contacting me about your photos? [email protected] Thank you!!
Chihuahua bulldog mix….
Soooo, at some point the large bulldog got jiggy with a tiny Chihuahua?
That seems…. well..
Interesting?
I love ground hogs… I TALK 2 MUCH!!!!!!!! MY ROTTWEILER BROUGHT ONE TO MY DOOR< AND I NAMED IT COLL, AND IT IS SO MUCH FUN TO HAVE A GROUND HOG!!!!
i have a rottweiler which is 6 months old but still 22 inches tall… i saw many rottweiler above 3 feet they are 33 inches tall at this age… but my rott is not… any body know why this happens.
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A Neapolitan Mastiff or as we Potter fans like to call him..Fluffy!Now where’s the other two heads at??
THIS IS BRUTIS MY BEST FRIEND, I LOVE HIM VERY VERY MUCH.
More make-up next time hun
i am not a dog lover b’cas i cannot afford their food i am a middle class person living in 12000/- salary per month so i cannot but yah i love the breed which is shown in this pic. so sorry if some mistake is done by me. and thank you.