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What are some of the biggest dogs around the world?
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English Mastiff
The English Mastiff certainly qualifies as a big dog. Originating from England, this male typically weighs around 150 to 250 pounds, and the average weight for a female is 120 to 200 pounds. Built with a massive frame, which puts this dog weighing in more than a Saint Bernard. Certainly not one of the tallest dogs out there when comparing it to a Great Dane. Its height for a male is around 49 inches, and the female is 27.5 inches.
A large portion of kennel clubs will refer to this breed as a Mastiff, and these dogs have had a large role in breeding mastiff-type dogs. The heaviest dog ever recorded for an English Mastiff was 343 pounds, now that’s a big dog. This dog is also affectionate, good-natured, calm, and protective towards its owners. A great addition to the family, but not recommended for toddlers because of the size.
Komondor
Originating from Hungary the Komondor’s life expectancy is 10 – 12 years. With a white corded coat, they are often referred to as “mop dogs”. They are also known as a flock-guarding dog in Hungary, and can also be called Hungarian sheepdog.
The Komondor is related to the Bearded Collie, the Mudi, the Old English Sheepdog, the Polish Lowland Sheepdog, the Puli, the Pumi, the Schapendoes, and the South Russian Ovcharka.
It’s not uncommon for the Komondor to have a height over 30 inches tall. Females can be in the range of 64-79cm, and the males 71-76cm.
They are a very affectionate dog and a great dog for families with children. These dogs have been known to be aggressive towards unfamiliar faces until they no longer suspect a threat. His ideal home would be spacious, and a large securely fenced yard.
Saint Bernard
Here’s another dog worthy of mentioning. Originally from Switzerland & Italy, and was bred for rescue by the hospice on the Italian Swiss border. The earliest written records of this dog date back to 1707 by monks, but paintings and drawings are going back even further.
Life expectancy for this beloved animal is 8-10 years. The St. Bernard male weighs about 140-180 pounds, and the female is 120-140 pounds. There’s no question that this is a giant dog. The female ranges from 26-28 inches and the male are 28-30 inches.
This dog is one of the most beloved breeds around the world. St. Bernard is well known for its watchful and patient nature. These adorable animals are also careful with children.
Being very affectionate, this sociable breed shouldn’t be left alone too much, or you risk the dog becoming dispirited and destructive. Young Saints will need to be taught not to jump and run inside, while a well-bred Bernard is more relaxed and sensible.
Praising this dog, and rewarding it with treats is a way to help teach it the rules. This is a great way to establish a consistent pattern of behavior.
Newfoundland
The Newfoundland breed is a surprisingly large, and powerful dog, which makes it a hardworking companion. It originates from Newfoundland and was once used to pull nets for the local fishermen and haul any wood needed from the forest. These dogs are known for being intelligent, and because of their tremendous strength, they were excellent working dogs.
This not-so-small dog is similar to the size of a St. Bernard. The male weighs around 143-176 pounds, and the female is 121-143 pounds. The largest Newfoundland on record was 260 pounds and measured over 6ft from nose to tail. These beautiful dogs have a nice height to them and may grow up to 22-30 inches tall at the shoulder.
Its temperament is considered calm and docile, which is one of the reasons this dog is a good candidate. The breeding standards of many countries have no tolerance for aggression or poor temperament, they will disqualify them from showing, and will not recommend their dog for breeding.
The Newfoundland breeds are prone to hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, and cystinuria. They can also have a genetic condition known as subvalvular aortic stenosis. This common heart defect can cause an unexpected death at an early age. It’s common for this dog to live 8-10 years, but have been known to live 15 years of age.
Irish Wolfhound
Originating from Ireland, this sighthound breed was used to pursue the game by speed. They were also a well-known guardian against wolves.
The Irish Wolfhound female weighs 105 -135 pounds, and the male’s weight is 120-155pounds. This dog is a few inches taller than the Newfoundland and Komondor. These dogs can grow up to 32 inches for male dogs, and females can have a height of 30 inches.
A varied range of personalities is the best way to describe this Irish Wolfhound and clearly shows this through its individualism. They normally aren’t aggressive to other dogs within their territory. This is a very affectionate, loyal, and patient dog, which has also made most of them very gentle with children. Life expectancy is 6-8 years.
Leonberger
The Leonberger is a large and muscular dog with a medium temperament and has a German origin. This canine has historically been a great dog for the family, search and rescue, and a working dog too.
The average weight for this double coat dog is 140-150 pounds for males, with a height of 30 inches. The female is around 100-135 pounds and can have a height of 28 inches. While they weigh slightly less than St. Bernard, they do share the same height.
Adult Leonbergers are normally calm and subdued but still require exercise daily. This lush coated giant isn’t a good choice if you live in an apartment building. A big backyard, with a high & durable fence, would be ideal. Life expectancy is 9 years.
Scottish Deerhound
The outward appearance of the Scottish Deerhound is similar to the Greyhound. It’s considered the “Royal Dog of Scotland.” This dog is considered a sighthound and was bred for the purpose to hunt Red Deer by coursing. The Irish Wolfhound is closely related, and the Deerhound contributed to it being recreated near the end of the 19th century.
This is another tall dog with males reaching heights of 32 inches, and 28 inches for females, and weights of 85-110 pounds for males, and 75-95 pounds for females. The life span for this animal is 8-9 years.
Even though it can be mildly stubborn and display its independence, this can also be a kind and sensitive dog. It doesn’t bark much and is not recommended for a guard dog. A tall fenced yard and room for them to walk, trot, and gallop in short spurts would be ideal.
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