Top 10 Best Large Dog Breeds
The Top Ten
1 English Mastiff
The English Mastiff is a breed of extremely large dog perhaps descended from the ancient Alaunt and Pugnaces Britanniae, with a significant input from the Alpine Mastiff in the 19th century.
The English Mastiff is a breed of extremely large dog perhaps descended from the ancient Alaunt and Pugnaces Britanniae, with a significant input from the Alpine Mastiff in the 19th century.
2 Tibetan Mastiff
The Tibetan Mastiff is a type of large Tibetan dog breed. Originating with the nomadic cultures of China, India, Mongolia, Nepal and Tibet, its use by local tribes of Himachal Pradesh was to protect sheep from wolves, leopards, bears, large mustelids, and tigers.
The Tibetan Mastiff is a type of large Tibetan dog breed. Originating with the nomadic cultures of China, India, Mongolia, Nepal and Tibet, its use by local tribes of Himachal Pradesh was to protect sheep from wolves, leopards, bears, large mustelids, and tigers. I have one and she is easy to train, she is a great guard dog, she is very trusting and good around strangers and other animals. PERFECT LARGE DOG
3 Great Dane
The Great Dane is a large German breed of domestic dog known for its giant size. The German name of the breed is Deutsche Dogge, or German Mastiff.
The Great Dane is a large German breed of domestic dog known for its giant size. The German name of the breed is Deutsche Dogge, or German Mastiff.
4 Doberman
The Doberman Pinscher, or Dobermann, or Doberman, is a medium-large breed of domestic dog originally developed around 1890 by Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann, a tax collector from Germany.
The Doberman Pinscher, or Dobermann, or Doberman, is a medium-large breed of domestic dog originally developed around 1890 by Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann, a tax collector from Germany.
5 Afghan Hound
The Afghan Hound is a hound that is distinguished by its thick, fine, silky coat and its tail with a ring curl at the end.
The Afghan Hound is a hound that is distinguished by its thick, fine, silky coat and its tail with a ring curl at the end.
6 German Shepherd
The German Shepherd is a breed of medium to large-sized working dog that originated in Germany. The breed's officially recognized name is German Shepherd Dog in the English language. The breed is known as the Alsatian in Britain and Ireland.
The German Shepherd is a breed of medium to large-sized working dog that originated in Germany. The breed's officially recognized name is German Shepherd Dog in the English language. The breed is known as the Alsatian in Britain and Ireland.
7 Bloodhound
The bloodhound is a large scent hound, originally bred for hunting deer, wild boar, and since the Middle Ages for tracking people.
The bloodhound is a large scent hound, originally bred for hunting deer, wild boar, and since the Middle Ages for tracking people.
8 Weimaraner
9 Bullmastiff
The Bullmastiff is a large-size breed of domestic dog, with a solid build and a short muzzle. The Bullmastiff shares the characteristics of molosser dogs, and was originally developed by 19th-century gamekeepers to guard estates.
The Bullmastiff is a large-size breed of domestic dog, with a solid build and a short muzzle. The Bullmastiff shares the characteristics of molosser dogs, and was originally developed by 19th-century gamekeepers to guard estates.
10 Golden Retriever
The Golden Retriever is a large-sized breed of dog bred as gun dogs to retrieve shot waterfowl such as ducks and upland game birds during hunting and shooting parties, and were named 'retriever' because of their ability to retrieve shot game undamaged.
The Golden Retriever is a large-sized breed of dog bred as gun dogs to retrieve shot waterfowl such as ducks and upland game birds during hunting and shooting parties, and were named 'retriever' because of their ability to retrieve shot game undamaged.The Contenders
11 Rottweiler
12 Newfoundland
A large working dog breed known for its gentle and sweet nature, the Newfoundland excels in water rescue due to its webbed feet and strong swimming abilities. Originating from the Canadian island of Newfoundland, they are often employed in life-saving roles.
A large working dog breed known for its gentle and sweet nature, the Newfoundland excels in water rescue due to its webbed feet and strong swimming abilities. Originating from the Canadian island of Newfoundland, they are often employed in life-saving roles.
13 Russian Black Terrier
Created in the Soviet Union, this breed was developed for working in various military and police tasks. It is a large dog with a dense, black coat and is known for its intelligence and protective nature.
Created in the Soviet Union, this breed was developed for working in various military and police tasks. It is a large dog with a dense, black coat and is known for its intelligence and protective nature.
14 Caucasian Shepherd Dog
The Caucasian Shepherd Dog is a large breed of dog that is popular in Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and North Caucasus area.
The Caucasian Shepherd Dog is a large breed of dog that is popular in Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and North Caucasus area.
15 Labrador Retriever
The Labrador Retriever, also Labrador, is a sporting dog bred for aquatic game. The Labrador is one of the most popular breeds of dog in the United Kingdom and the United States.
The Labrador Retriever, also Labrador, is a sporting dog bred for aquatic game. The Labrador is one of the most popular breeds of dog in the United Kingdom and the United States.
16 French Mastiff
Also known as the Dogue de Bordeaux, the French Mastiff is a large and muscular dog breed known for its protective and loyal nature. Originating from France, they are often employed in guarding and protection roles, and have a distinctive wrinkled face and short, fawn-colored coat.
Also known as the Dogue de Bordeaux, the French Mastiff is a large and muscular dog breed known for its protective and loyal nature. Originating from France, they are often employed in guarding and protection roles, and have a distinctive wrinkled face and short, fawn-colored coat.
17 Pointer
18 Irish Wolfhound
19 St. Bernard
The St. Bernard or St Bernard is a breed of very large working dog from Swiss Alps and north Italy and Switzerland, originally bred for rescue.
The St. Bernard or St Bernard is a breed of very large working dog from Swiss Alps and north Italy and Switzerland, originally bred for rescue.
20 Scottish Deerhound
A breed of sighthound native to Scotland, the Scottish Deerhound is specifically bred for deer stalking. It has a rough, wiry coat and is characterized by its dignified and gentle temperament. Due to its size and exercise needs, it is best suited for homes with ample space.
A breed of sighthound native to Scotland, the Scottish Deerhound is specifically bred for deer stalking. It has a rough, wiry coat and is characterized by its dignified and gentle temperament. Due to its size and exercise needs, it is best suited for homes with ample space.
21 King Shepherd
The King Shepherd is a dog breed developed from crossing German Shepherd Dog with Newfoundland as well as Shiloh Shepherd and long-coated European lines of German Shepherd in the 1990s.
The King Shepherd is a dog breed developed from crossing German Shepherd Dog with Newfoundland as well as Shiloh Shepherd and long-coated European lines of German Shepherd in the 1990s.
22 Spanish Mastiff
23 Siberian Husky
The Siberian Husky is a medium size, dense-coat working dog breed that originated in north-eastern Siberia.
The Siberian Husky is a medium size, dense-coat working dog breed that originated in north-eastern Siberia.
24 Poodle
The poodle is a group of formal dog breeds, the Standard Poodle, Miniature Poodle and Toy Poodle. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale recognizes four sizes of one breed: standard, medium, miniature, and toy.
The poodle is a group of formal dog breeds, the Standard Poodle, Miniature Poodle and Toy Poodle. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale recognizes four sizes of one breed: standard, medium, miniature, and toy.
25 Dalmatian
The Dalmatian is a breed of large dog, noted for its unique black or liver spotted coat and mainly used as a carriage dog in its early days.
The Dalmatian is a breed of large dog, noted for its unique black or liver spotted coat and mainly used as a carriage dog in its early days.8Load More
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