There is no universal height or weight at which a breed is classified as a giant dog breed; any very large dogs fall into this category, although some groups define "giant breeds" as those heavier than 50 kilograms (110 lb). Giant breeds grow rapidly, but take longer to mature into their full adult sizes than smaller dogs.
Many giant breeds are mature, soft and relaxed dogs as adults and require less exercise than most smaller dogs, so they may make better pets for small living arrangements, such as apartments. Because they are larger animals, they are less intimidated by other people and thus are much more adaptable to meeting friends, family members, and children of owners. They are normally very calm and are great family dogs. They are also, by definition, stronger and bigger than other breeds. If they sense a threat towards their owner, they will become very protective. Many of the giant breeds are known for their protection and life-saving abilities.[2]
Giant breeds often have health-related disadvantages when compared to smaller dogs and caring for them is usually more expensive than for smaller dogs.[2] They eat more than smaller breeds and sometimes require specialty diets to tackle weight and joint management.
In addition to spending more on food, expenses overall may be more than for most breeds. Larger beds, collars, and toys cost more, as do grooming and kenneling very large dogs. There is also the issue of more expensive veterinary bills. For instance, anaesthetics and pharmaceuticals are charged by volume/mass, which is determined by the weight of the dog. Joint problems, such as hip dysplasia and arthritis, are common.[1] Large breeds are also quite prone to osteosarcoma and susceptible to other debilitating bone and cartilage diseases. This is the result of a much higher growth factor—adult weight versus birth weight—and much longer growth period.[3] Their life span is generally shorter than that of smaller dogs, often living only 6 to 10 years.
A St. Bernard named Benedictine holds the world record for the Heaviest Dog Ever. Benedictine, who displaced Zorba as the heaviest dog of all time, is said to have weighed 166 kilograms (366 lb).
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Akbash Dog
Alaskan Malamute
Alsatian Dog (German Shepherd)
American Akita
American Bulldog
Anatolian Shepherd
Argentine Dogo
Armenian Gampr dog
Bernese Mountain Dog
Black Russian Terrier
Bloodhound
Boerboel
Borzoi
Brazilian Mastiff
Bullmastiff
Bully Kutta
Cane Corso
Cão de Gado Transmontano
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Central Asian Ovcharka
Dogue de Bordeaux
Dobermann Pinscher
English Mastiff
English Sheepdog
Estrela Mountain Dog
Georgian Shepherd
Giant Schnauzer
Great Dane
Great Pyrenees
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Irish Wolfhound
Kangal Dog
Komondor
Kuvasz
Laika
Leonberger
Maremma Sheepdog
Neapolitan Mastiff
Newfoundland
Pakistani Bull Dog
Polish Sheepdog
Presa Canario
Pyrenean Mastiff
Rafeiro do Alentejo
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Rottweiler
Saint Bernard
Scottish Deerhound
Spanish Bulldog
Spanish Mastiff
Šarplaninac
Tibetan Mastiff
Tosa Inu