List of different large dog breeds, the largest ones of their kind.
LARGE DOG BREEDS – Good dogs come in all sizes and here are some of the largest breeds according to their weight.
Some of us want small breeds like shih tzu, chihuahua, pomeranian, pug, poodle, maltese, pekingese, yorkshire terrier, french bulldog, and corgi. They bring big happiness in their small package but some of us would rather want ones with bigger sizes.
Good dogs come in all sizes indeed. Some of us want those gigantic breeds with their personalities just a big as their size and someone who can turn into cuddly lap dogs at the end of the day.
Large breeds are usually in the working group of dogs. This means that they were bred to work and do tasks such as pulling sleds and carts, guarding livestock and homes, and protecting families. According to the American Kennel Club, large breeds are prominent for their imposing stature, strength, and intelligence.
Here’s a list of the top 20 largest breeds according to how much their weigh:
Rank | Breed | Average Weight |
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1 | Mastiff | 120-230 pounds |
2 | Boerboel | 150-200 pounds |
3 | Tosa Inu | 100-200 pounds |
4 | Saint Bernard | 120-180 pounds |
5 | Great Dane | 110-175 pounds |
6 | Leonberger | 90-170 pounds |
7 | Neapolitan mastiff | 110-150 pounds |
8 | Newfoundland | 100-150 pounds |
9 | Anatolian shepherd | 80-150 pounds |
10 | Tibetan mastiff | 70-150 pounds |
11 | Rottweiler | 80-135 pounds |
12 | Bullmastiff | 100-130 pounds |
13 | Akita | 70-130 pounds |
14 | Black Russian terrier | 80-130 pounds |
15 | Irish wolfhound | 105-120 pounds |
16 | Great Pyrenees | 85-100 pounds and up |
17 | Scottish deerhound | 75-110 pounds |
18 | Bernese mountain dog | 70-115 pounds |
19 | Dogue de Bordeaux | 99-110 pounds and up |
20 | Cane corso | 90-100 pounds |
Meanwhile, the other dog breeds that are famous in the Philippines are beagles, poodles, pugs, golden retrievers, Siberian huskies, shih tzus, chihuahuas, German shepherds, Dobermans, and labrador retrievers.
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