However, it does not make an efficient guard-dog unless explicitly trained.
This dog breed does not bark much and is generally quite. The Irish Wolfhound is great with children and is protective about its master and family members.
Size and Color
Male
Female
Height
32-37 inches
30-34 inches
Weight
90-120 pounds
90-105 pounds
Colors
Gray, Fawn, Brindle, Black, White, and Red
Anatolian Shepherd
As the name suggests, the Anatolian shepherd dog is originally from Anatolia, Turkey. This Harlequin Great Dane was the tallest dog in the world in 2004 and was 42.2 inches tall and weighed 180 pounds.
Size and Color
Male
Female
Height
30-34 inches
28-32 inches
Weight
120-200 pounds
100-130 pounds
Colors
Brindle, Harlequin, Black, Blue, Fawn, and Mantle
Scottish Deerhound
The Scottish Deerhound is slightly smaller than the Irish Wolfhound and is related to the Greyhound. Shepherds prefer keeping these dogs as pets because they can easily spot their dog, while trying to ward off any wolves that may attack the livestock in the night.
Size and Color
Male
Female
Height
28-30 inches
26-28 inches
Weight
100-200 pounds
75-150 pounds
Colors
White
Great Dane
The Great Dane is truly a gentle giant. Being a large dog it is naturally careful and kind with children and smaller animals.Size and Color
Male
Female
Height
29-32 inches
28-31 inches
Weight
110-149 pounds
90-121 pounds
Colors
Biscuit, Brindle, White, Red Fawn, Liver, and Blue Fawn
Bullmastiff
The Bullmastiff was made by cross breeding the English Mastiff with the English Bulldog. The English Mastiff is believed to have descended from the Alaunt, an extinct dog breed. In 2004, the tallest dog in the Guinness Book Of World Records was also a Great Dane named Gibson. If one had to look into the history of this dog breed, one would find a lot of blood and cruelty, all in the name of sports like bull baiting and dog fights. This giant Swiss Mountain dog breed was used for searching and rescuing people who were stuck in blizzards and avalanches.
Benedictine V Schwarzwald Hof was the biggest St. The Leonberger almost died-out during World War I and II, when these dogs were used for pulling ammunition vehicles. In 1989, the Guinness Book of Records measured Zorba, who back then, was 37 inches when standing on his hind feet, was 8 feet 3 inches long from his nose to tail, and weighed 343 pounds.
Size and Color
Male
Female
Height
30-37 inches
27-30 inches
Weight
150-250 pounds
120-200 pounds
Colors
Brindle, Apricot, and Fawn
Irish Wolfhound
Excluding the Guinness Record won by a Great Dane, the Irish Wolfhound has been recorded as the tallest dog breed in the world by the American Kennel Club. That being said, the English Mastiff is widely considered to be at the top of the large dog breed list.
The Death of a Great One!The world’s tallest dog, Giant George died in 2013. This dog breed is not heavyset and is an excellent hunter and runner. This giant dog has a distinct black muzzle and smallish ears. Bernard to have ever been recorded by the Guinness Book of World Records, and weighed a whopping 315 pounds!
Size and Color
Male
Female
Height
28-35 inches
26-31 inches
Weight
140-264 pounds
140-220 pounds
Colors
Red White, Reddish-brown Brindle, Mantle, and Brownish-yellow
Newfoundland Dog
This dog breed was originally used by fishermen as a working dog. Bernard and Newfoundland.
Size and Color
Male
Female
Height
28-32 inches
26-29 inches
Weight
110-120 pounds
80-90 pounds
Colors
White with markings of tan, gray, or badger
Kuvasz
The snow-white Kuvasz is actually of Tibetan origin but was brought to Hungary several centuries ago. This Great Dane was 7 feet 3 inches tall, 245 pounds, and 7 years old.
It’s through careful breeding that we now have such diverse number of dog breeds. It tends to get melancholic when left alone for too long and can become destructive under such circumstances. The Scottish Deerhound also has a distinct double-suspension galloping motion that provides it agility and stamina. Bernard dog is one of the biggest international Molosser breeds. Zeus, measures a staggering 44 inches from from his feet to withers, 7 feet 4 inches tall while standing on his hind feet, and weighed 155 pounds in 2011. Even though this dog breed was originally preferred as a royal guard dog, it has become a common household pet in the last century.
Today, the Kuvasz is used for guarding livestock. The Newfoundland dog breed adores water and is an excellent swimmer and guard dog. This dog breed was originally used for hunting the Red Deer. It is a high-altitude breed that has evolved to survive the harsh winters of the Himalayan ranges. This giant dog breed is an exceptional livestock guardian dog and will fiercely protect its loved ones. Usually, when people ask about which is the largest breed of dog, experts often wonder whether the question refers to the tallest and longest or the heaviest? In order to minimize this confusion, this Buzzle article has listed some dogs according to their height and weight.
English Mastiff
The English Mastiff is the largest dog breed based on its mass. Its large and tapered body enables this dog breed to run at tremendous speed. Even though the Bordeaux Mastiff may be comparatively smaller than the other giant breeds, it is definitely one of the strongest dogs on the block. Some believe that it is older than the Bulldog and Bullmastiff and is related to the Tibetan mastiff, while some think that this dog breed may be related to the Neapolitan Mastiff or the extinct Dogues de Bordeaux of Aquitain.
Size and Color
Male
Female
Height
23.5-27 inches
23-26 inches
Weight
119-143 pounds
119-125 pounds
Colors
Red, Mahogany, and Fawn
Leonberger
This dog breed was originally used as a working dog in Leonberg, Germany. This dog breed was developed in Germany. The breeds that were developed in the West were comparatively much bigger, because of the quality of nutrition that was provided to the dogs. Its webbed feet, muscular body, large size, and strength makes it an intimating and impressive dog breed. It is also distantly related to dog breeds such as St. The Great Pyrenees was originally developed in Central Asia and its introduction into Europe was because of the Aryan migration.
This breed is also related to several other existing dog breeds such as the Akbash dog, Polish Tatra, Kuvasz, and the Italian Maremma sheepdog. So, you see, it’s hard to pinpoint one dog breed as the best among the lot. This dog breed has won several world records for its weight and strength. The body of the male Dane is squarish and tall, while females are longer.
Zeus a Great Dane from United States was recorded as the tallest dog in the world by the 2013 Guinness Book World Records. This dog breed has a distinct black mask and dark coat which was developed by crossbreeding with the Newfoundland dog breed.
Size and Color
Male
Female
Height
28-31.5 inches
25.5-29.5 inches
Weight
120-170 pounds
100-135 pounds
Colors
Black and Yellow, Red, Reddish-brown, and Sand
Tibetan Mastiff
The (Do Khyi) Tibetan Mastiff is a primitive and domesticated dog breed from Central Asia. These dogs rarely bark and are able to trap the game without damaging it. Today, it is used as a livestock guardian dog because of its innate instinct to protect its flock and smaller animals. The English Kennel Club recognized the Bullmastiff as a pure breed in 1924 and was accepted by the American Kennel Club in 1933.
Size and Color
Male
Female
Height
25-27 inches
24-26 inches
Weight
110-130 pounds
99-119 pounds
Colors
Red, Brindle, and Fawn
Great Pyrenees
This ancient North American dog breed was preferred as a royal guard dog by the French during the 17th century. It is the longest and heaviest dog breed in the world, however, it is not the tallest breed in the block. Its ancestry can be traced to that of the Old English Mastiff and Irish Wolfhound. This dog breed is extremely strong and is a natural guard dog that will instinctively sense danger and protect its family members.
The Bullmastiff has black markings on its muzzle, ears, and eyes. Even though this dog breed may have an aggressive past, they make ideal pets and are just what a loving family would need.
Zorba was the heaviest Old English Mastiff to have ever been recorded. So much so, that we have the ‘Basenji’; a breed that doesn’t bark, we have the ‘Chow Chow’ that has a distinct blue tongue, ‘Great Danes’ and ‘Irish Wolfhounds’ that compete for the tallest dog title and ‘The English Mastiff’ which is the longest and heaviest dog breed currently existing. Its amiable and eager-to-please disposition makes this dog a suitable pet but not the best guard dog among the lot.Size and Color
Male
Female
Height
30-32 inches
28-30 inches
Weight
85-110 pounds
75-95 pounds
Colors
Brindle, Apricot, and Fawn
Dogue de Bordeaux
The Dogue de Bordeaux or the French Mastiff is one of oldest dog breeds from France. The largest Newfoundland dog to have ever been recorded, weighed 260 pounds and was 6 feet long when measured from its nose to tail.Size and Color
Male
Female
Height
27-30 inches
25-27 inches
Weight
132-154 pounds
99-121 pounds
Colors
Black, Blackish-white, Brown, and Gray
. Apart from being an excellent watchdog, the Leonberger dog breed is a strong swimmer and is still used by the Canadian government as a water rescue dog.
In 2010, the Leonberger was recognized as a ‘Working Dog Breed’ by the American Kennel Club. This dog breed was originally developed in the 19th century to guard estates and assist gamekeepers. This dog breed has been used for guarding castles, flocks, and pulling heavy carts.
There are several theories regarding the origin of the Dogue de Bordeaux. Careful selective breeding has also contributed in boosting the size and weight of this dog breed.Size and Color
Male
Female
Height
26-30 inches
24-28 inches
Weight
105-180 pounds
75-120 pounds
Colors
Black, Blackish-tan, Brown, Brownish-tan, Grayish-blue
St. This breed has black markings on its ears, muzzle, and around the eyes. Bernard
The burly, fluffy, and gentle St
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