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The 15 Largest Breeds Of Dogs

  1. They are very strong, large dogs, the height of which is 65-80 cm in females and 70-90 cm in males. According to breed standards, the weight of the St. Bernard should be over 80 kg, the most common are dogs over 80 cm tall and weighing over 100 kg. St. Bernard named Benedictine, who weighed 166.4 kg, went down in history as the heaviest dog. Another St. Bernard named Major F. was recognized as the longest dog in the world, its length was 2 meters 59 cm. Calm, sensitive, and friendly character makes the St. Bernards ideal companions.

  2. The breed was originally used to guard livestock against wolves and other predators. The growth of a male Spanish Mastiff ranges from 77-88 cm, weight - 80-120 kg, the height of the female at the withers is 72-88 cm, weight - 70-100 kg. This noble giant will be a great friend to all family members and a reliable guardian of the house.

  3. The average height of these giants is 69-91 cm, and the weight can vary from 68 to 110 kg in males and from 54 to 91 kg in females. The record holder of this breed is a huge English mastiff named Aikama Zorbo, who entered the Guinness Book of Records, with a height of 94 cm and a weight of 155.58 kg. Mastiff aristocrats are known for their power, courage, poise, and peacefulness. They do an excellent job of both the watchdog role and the companion dog role.

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