There are many dog lovers in the world, some like them big and some prefer a smaller pet. But what is the biggest dog breeds in the world? There are many large breeds of dog, here are the top 15.
Great Dane
These dogs are huge, to say the least. It is believed that the dog was originally from Germany and was a cross between an English Mastiff and the Irish Wolfhound.
Despite their massive size, weighing between 130lb for a female and 200lb for males, these are extremely loving and loyal dogs. They are perfect for families and are very low maintenance when it comes to grooming, although they do require a lot of exercises.
Mastiff
Another of the largest dogs, the Mastiff is an extremely muscular dog which is very powerful. But that isn’t to say that they aren’t friendly and make fantastic companions.
Neapolitan Mastiff
These dogs are easily recognizable by their wrinkled appearance and just like the previous two hounds, make very loyal pets.
They make brilliant guard dogs for the home. The breed originally comes from Italy.
Bullmastiff
Despite their size, the bullmastiff doesn’t require very much exercise and much like the Neapolitan, they make excellent guard dogs due to their protective nature.
The dog is thought to have originally come from 19th-century gamekeepers.
Saint Bernard
Made very well known to the masses by the movie, Beethoven, these certainly come into the category of the biggest dog breed in the world. They make great family pets as they are extremely docile. They are believed to have been bred as a cross between four breeds of dog as far back as the 9th century.
Newfoundland
These beautiful dogs are known to be hard-working yet very loving. The breed has a very heavy and thick coat which requires daily attention from the owner.
Cane Corso
The cane Corso is a breed that originally comes from Italy and is known to have hunted wild boar and been used for protection.
They are extremely energetic and therefore require regular exercise but are also affectionate and very intelligent.
Dogue de Bordeaux
These striking looking animals originally hail from France and is a Mastiff breed. Males can grow as large as 110lb.
They are very muscular and strong dogs but they have a very loving and docile temperament.
Great Pyrenees
This breed was originally used to control livestock. They have a very protective temperament and are fearless and confident in nature. They have a weatherproof, thick coat which needs regular grooming.
Bernese Mountain Dog
The Bernese mountain dog is an intelligent and gentle animal that is very easy going. The breed was originally found in the Swiss Alps and is considered to be a working dog. They have shiny, long coats which easily shed, therefore, need to be brushed often.
Tibetan Mastiff
The Tibetan Mastiff has a very thick coat that sheds annually. They are very loyal and protective animals and are extremely smart. The dogs came originally from Chine, Tibet, and India and were used as working dogs that would protect sheep from predators.
Black Russian Terrier
The breed is known to be very protective of its family and yet reserved around those it is not familiar with, that being said, they make fantastic guard dogs.
The breed was developed to be a guard and a police dog. They require regular exercise and brushing.
Leonberger
The Leonberger is a dog that requires daily exercise and brushing. They have a very calm temperament and make wonderful pets for families with children. The breed is from Germany and is in the working dog category.
Irish Wolfhound
Originally used for hunting games and for protection the Irish wolfhound is a loving dog.
They are the tallest dog in the world with a coarse coat that requires regular brushing to stay in the best condition. The breed can come in a variety of colors from black to cream.
Scottish Deerhound
This breed is, as the name suggests, one that was originally used to hunt deer.
They are known to be quiet dogs that are calm and friendly in nature, although they do love to chase small animals. Their coats are easy to care for and do not require more than occasional brushing.
Although these breeds are large, they are loving and protective towards their owners and make ideal family pets.
They are mostly docile animals that are hard-working and extremely loyal and require a lot of love.