2014-05-11

Canines come in wide range of sizes and it is sometimes difficult to believe that the Chihuahua and the Saint Bernard are actually the same animal species. Dogs are much valued for their loyalty, their friendship and the warmth that they bring to your life. However some people also seek to have dogs based on their qualities like strength, vitality and their agility. These characteristics ensure that  these breeds are suited for them being guard dogs as well as being pets.

That is why some people seek and get the biggest dogs as their pets as they are also the strongest. But just because a dog is huge does not necessarily mean that it is going to be ferocious, so you need to check for this quality as well when deciding on a breed of dog for guarding purpose. You may however go for a more docile nature d dog when you are seeking one as a pet. The thing to keep in mind while looking for a large dog is not only how strong the dog is but also ensure that the dog gels well with the rest of the family and your surroundings.

Strongest Breed Of Dogs in the World

Mastiff

This is a big and very strong breed of dog that needs much space around the home. Mastiff has been seen and found to be a gentle dog that is also immensely loyal. An ideal environment for having a mastiff as pet would be the country or areas in suburbs where space is not that much of constraint. This dog needs moderate exercise and some amount of grooming.

Bull Mastiff


Italian Cane Corso Mastiff


Neapolitan Mastiff


Tibetan Mastiff

Great Dane

This dog happens to be rated as the tallest dog and is pretty big. This breed of dog has been used for work and  is known to be quite strong. The Great Dane is seen as tolerant but also a bit deceitful in nature.  Apart from the effort of bathing it, the Great Dane is easy to groom due to the short hair.

Blue Great Dane

Great Dane

Harlequin Great Dane

St Benard

This breed of dog is known for the phenomenal growth in height and weight. If not properly cared for, a St Bernard is prone to many genetic problems one of the main being seizures. This breed of dog is aggressive and is a good companion. You will need to however exercise this dog regularly to keep it in good condition.

St Benard Puppy

Rottweiler

This dog is much admired for being an aggressive guard dog as it was bred for guarding and herding which makes it fearless. You will need to train it well to make sure that it does not become too ferocious. The breed will protect its owner with ferocity and tend to be aggressive towards strangers. As far as size goes, the Rottweiler can be classified between medium and large.

 

Wolfhound

Apart from the sight of it, this dog also possesses a lot of power and looks like wolf . While you may overlook this breed due to the lack of size as compared to other breeds, the speed it possesses along with its ability to hunt wolves makes it a good choice. This dog breed weighs heavily and also has a lot of strength and muscles. They are very protective of their owner and can also be territorial.

German Shepherd x Irish Wolfhound

Boerboel

This is a breed native to South Africa and was bred for doing guard duty. These dogs can work hard and also are quite aggressive and territorial. They are also energetic and brave and tend to be really loyal to their owners. They are smart but cannot be allowed to roam without supervision due to their propensity to attack strangers suddenly.

Mojo Boerbeols

Great Pyrenees

This is a big breed of dog that is linked to being a sheep guard dog from North America. This is a century old breed and is quite large and characterized by double dew claws which cannot be seen in any other breed. They possess as double coat and have a muscular body.

Pit bull terrier

This one has a strong reflex for giving chase and tends to be on the friendly side though they are only medium in size. Their sturdy body tends to make them really strong plus they also have a long life span. When trained well and allowed to socialize, they are pretty good.  But people do view them as dangerous due to their propensity to give chase suddenly.

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Rumored to have been bred in the Swiss Alps this dog is a working dog and this breed tends to be social and quite gentle, making it a pet for the whole family. The only thing that makes this dog a bad choice is their short life span.

Newfoundland

This dog with its ability to swim using its water resistant coat and webbed feet is very good for a working dog. What is more this dog is also loyal and makes for a great pet too.

 

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