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The Largest Dog Breeds

Great Dane or German Mastiff Dog, Male, (Old Standard with Cut Ears) Image via Depositphotos

Big dogs have a special charm. They stand tall and command attention. Their size can be intimidating, but their hearts are full of love. Let’s meet some of the largest dog breeds.

Great Dane

Great Dane or German Mastiff laying in Dandelion’s Flowers, (Old Standard Breed with Cut Ears). Image via Depositphotos

Great Danes are gentle giants. They can stand over 30 inches tall. Despite their size, they are known for their friendly and patient nature.

Mastiff

english mastiff
English Mastiff is one of the breeds of dog that are larger than the Cane Corso. Image by Radovan Rohovsky via Wikipedia

Mastiffs are powerful and loyal. They can weigh up to 230 pounds. These dogs are calm and protective, making them great family pets.

Saint Bernard

Saint Bernard
Portrait of a nice St. Bernard dog. Image via Depositphotos

Saint Bernards are known for their rescue work. They are friendly and gentle. These dogs can weigh up to 180 pounds and are great with children.

Newfoundland

Newfoundland dog. Image via Pixabay

Newfoundlands are strong swimmers. They have a thick coat and webbed feet. These gentle giants are great with kids and can weigh up to 150 pounds.

Irish Wolfhound

Irish Wolfhound
Large purebred Irish Wolfhound dog outdoors on a sunny day. Image via Depositphotos

Irish Wolfhounds are among the tallest breeds. They can stand nearly three feet tall. These dogs are gentle and friendly, making them wonderful companions.

Leonberger

Leonberger
By Kurre92 – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=35480754

Leonbergers are majestic and large. They can weigh up to 170 pounds. These dogs are known for their gentle and loving nature, making them great family pets.

Great Pyrenees

Great Pyrenees
Great Pyrenees. Image by Samuel Machala via Unsplash

Great Pyrenees are protective and calm. They have a thick, white coat. These dogs are great with livestock and can weigh up to 160 pounds.

Bernese Mountain Dog

Portrait of Bernese Mountain Dog against the background of a wooden brown wall. Image by vitorta via Depositphotos

Bernese Mountain Dogs are strong and friendly. They are great working dogs. These dogs can weigh up to 115 pounds and are known for their tri-colored coat.

Anatolian Shepherd

antanolian sheperd dog
Anatolian shepherd dog. Image via Pixabay

Anatolian Shepherds are protective and independent. They are great guard dogs. These dogs can weigh up to 150 pounds and are known for their loyalty.

Tibetan Mastiff

Tibetan Mastiff Detail of the head
female Tibetan Mastiff Detail of the head. Image by 6bears via depositphotos

Tibetan Mastiffs are independent and strong. They have a thick coat. These dogs can weigh up to 150 pounds and are known for their protective nature.

Dogue de Bordeaux

By Canarian – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=93170193

Dogue de Bordeaux dogs are muscular and powerful. They have a distinctive wrinkled face. These dogs can weigh up to 150 pounds and are known for their loyalty.

Boerboel

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Boerboels are strong and protective. They are great guard dogs. These dogs can weigh up to 200 pounds and are known for their courage and loyalty.

Kuvasz

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Kuvasz dogs are loyal and protective. They have a thick, white coat. These dogs can weigh up to 115 pounds and are great with families and livestock.

Komondor

Komondor dog
By Kari – Suomi, CC BY 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2166264

Komondors are unique with their corded coat. They are protective and independent. These dogs can weigh up to 130 pounds and are known for their guarding instincts.

Black Russian Terrier

By Seongbin Im – Flickr: Black Russian Terrier (블랙 러시안 테리어), CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=20243889

Black Russian Terriers are strong and intelligent. They are great working dogs. These dogs can weigh up to 140 pounds and are known for their protective nature.

Cane Corso

Cane Corso
Cane Corso. Image via unsplash

Cane Corsos are powerful and protective. They are great guard dogs. These dogs can weigh up to 110 pounds and are known for their loyalty and strength.

Scottish Deerhound

Scottish Deerhound
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Scottish Deerhounds are tall and graceful. They were originally bred for hunting. These dogs can weigh up to 110 pounds and are known for their gentle nature.

Neapolitan Mastiff

Neapolitan Mastiff
Neapolitan Mastiff via Unsplash.

These dogs are muscular and wrinkled. They are protective and loyal. These dogs can weigh up to 150 pounds and are known for their unique appeara11 Types Of Bulldogs That Are As Cute As They Are Devotednce.

Akita

akita dog
Image by Jae Lee via Unsplash

Akitas are powerful and dignified. They are known for their loyalty. These dogs can weigh up to 130 pounds and are great with families.

Conclusion

great dane
Great Dane. Image via Pixabay

Big dogs bring big love. Their size may be large, but their hearts are even larger. These breeds are loyal, protective, and full of character. They make wonderful companions.

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