If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous he will not bite you this is the principal difference between a dog and a man these words from the great American author surely make you think about the greatness of dogs the largest breed like mastiffs great Danes and saint Bernard are strong enough to attack you like wild animals.
French mastiff
Height 20 to 23 inches weight 54-62.2 kilograms
The courageous French mastiff dogs also known as Doug de Bordeaux this breed of dog is distinguished by their massive head and muscular body the adult dogs can have a height between 20 to 23 inches and weigh up to 62.
2 kilograms their skin is very thick and the bod features significant wrinkles on their face and neck the broad and heavy head is the most attractive part of the french mastiff breed with small eyes broad nose and short hanging ears their face always has a cute expression the short and soft coat of this breed comes in shade of light fawn to dark red the french mastiff puppies should be trained and socialized well.
Great pyrenes
Height 30 to 39 inches weight 52 to 59 kilograms
The great pyrenes dogs have a great reputation for their protective nature and beauty
they have been working as watchdogs since 300b.c to protect livestock the large breed is very gentle obedient and loyal they can have an average height of 30 to 39 inches and weigh between 52 to 59 kilograms they have a very broad chest and wedge-shaped head the attractive v-shaped ears of this breed hang downwards they also have long plume tail and almond-shaped eyes the great pyrenes dogs have weather-resistant double coat their undercoat is dense and woolly and upper coat is thick and long the color of the coat can be white in different shades of gray the masters have to train the great Pyrenees dogs from the early puppyhood itself without proper training this breed can become very aggressive they need space and can’t be considered as an indoor pet.
Anatolian shepherd dog
Height 26 to 31 inches weight 41 to 68 kilograms
The anatolian shepherd is a large and powerful dog breed native to turkey they originally developed to protect the livestock this large breed weighs up to 68 kilograms the anatolian shepherd dogs are known for their agility and endurance the anatolian shepherd dogs have large and round shaped head the color of medium-sized eyes ranges from brown to light amber their neck is thick and powerful the triangular shaped ears of anatolian dogs can be four to six inches in length and hang down the anatolian shepherd dogs have large and round shaped head the color of medium-sized eyes ranges from brown to light amber their neck is thick and powerful the triangular shaped ears of anatolian dogs can be four to six inches in length and hang down the anatolian shepherd dogs are very affectionate smart loyal and protective they are very suspicious of strangers.
newfoundland
Height 27 to 30 inches weight 60 to 70 kilograms
Newfoundland is truly a large breed with an average height of 30 inches in weight between 60 to 70 kilograms they have very strong bones it is said to be newfoundland is stronger than large breeds such as English mastiff the newfoundland dogs have very broad and massive head and strong neck they also have very deep chest and long thighs the newfoundland dogs also have thick and long coat mainly comes in black color the coat also needs regular grooming to keep the good condition they are very sociable and intelligent the newfoundland dogs are very sensitive to their master’s voice and they can be trained easily the newfoundland dogs bark very rarely but they are protective and very devoted to their family.
Leonberger
Height 26 to 32 inches weight 45 to 77 kilograms
The giant dog breed of the leon burger is named after the leonberger city in germany with the striking black mask and long coat this breed has a lion-like appearance leon burger dogs have very muscular and well-balanced body they have a height of 26 to 32 inches and weigh between 45 to 77 kilograms the leon burger breed has a rectangular shaped broad head the black mask is the pride of this breed and it gives them a great expression they also have a long nose and medium-sized ears the thick and long coat of leon burger breed is water resistant and comes in yellow red cream and brown this breed demand early socialization and training.
Irish wolfhound
Height 28 to 35 inches weight 53 to 84 kilograms
The irish wolfhound is the tallest member of sighthound’s breed this breed can be 28 to 35 inches in height and 53 to 84 kilograms in weight they are native to ireland and originally served in wars and hunting they mainly used as a wolf hunter the name also originated in that way the giant-sized irish wolfhound has a long head and muzzle their legs are long and strong it let the irish wolfhound dogs in gaining great speed while hunting a prey the wide and deep chest also reflects the power of this breed the irish wolfhound matures very slowly takes more than two years the masters have to train and exercise them daily.
Neapolitan mastiff
Height 26 to 30 inches weight 54.4 to 90.4 kilograms
The Neapolitan mastiff is a large guardian breed native to italy romans once used this breed as war dogs the height of this giant breed ranges from 26 inches to 30 inches and have a weight of 54.4 to 90.4 kilograms the massive neopolitan mastiff dogs have loose skin and thick wrinkled face they have a wide flat head and large nose their coat is dense and short comes in gray lead and black brown and fawn like other watch dogs Neapolitan mastiff demand early socialization and training they are very intelligent protective and family loving dogs they easily sense the threats this breed barks very rarely but they are smart enough to let the owners know about the threats in no time the neapolitan mastiffs are not suited for beginners.
Street Bernard
height 27 to 35.4 inches weight 64 to 91 kilograms
Standing at an average height of 27 to 35.4 inches and weight of 64 to 91 kilograms the saint bernard is truly a gigantic breed they are originally developed for rescue operations on the alps they have very strong and muscled body this breed can travel through deep snow for miles the socialization and training is must for this giant-sized dog without proper training the saint bernard dogs can be destructive on the other hand a well-trained saint bernard dog shows incredible patience and friendly nature the street bernard dogs very devoted to their family they can be quiet indoor dogs st bernard dogs also get along well with children.
great Dane
height 30 to 36 inches weight 50 to 90 kilograms
great Dane breed has a great reputation for its height and charming nature this breed can be as tall as three feet or more they weigh between 50 to 90 kilograms in 2012 the Guinness book of world records entitles a great Dane named Zeus as the tallest dog in the world the giant dog measured 44 inches on four legs the great Danes are originally developed as hunting dogs they also depicted on egyptian artifacts dating back to 300 bc unlike other breeds the great danes shows rapid growth the great danes puppies will reach height of an average adult male within one year regardless of the giant size the great danes are playful and very gentle.
English mastiff
height 27 to 32 inches weight 68 to 110 kilograms or more
English mastiff is the largest dog breed in the world by considering the mass this breed has an average weight of 68 to 110 kilograms and shoulder height of 27 to 33 inches on September 26 1981 the Guinness book of world records recognized an old English mastiff named zorba as the heaviest and longest dog in the world the dog weighed 142.7 kilograms with a height of 27 inches at that time the English mastiff also called as old English mastiff it is one of the oldest breed in the world they depicted on Egyptian monuments from 300 bc the giant-sized mastiffs were also used by the romans for gladiatorial fights the