20 Largest Dogs in the World

large dogs have always been valued for many qualities they are excellent watchmen defenders shepherds hunters bloodhounds and even babysitters but first of all they are good and loyal friends in this video we're going to talk about the top 20 largest dogs in the world you won't believe exists leonberger leonberger is truly a gentle giant and he is undoubtedly playful and friendly tremendously calm confident and good-natured many are reminded of the king of the jungle always graceful and powerful there are other reasons the leo is likened to a lion bred to be the perfect family companion although they may sound like the clear choice this breed is not for everyone grooming training and exercise all require a high amount of effort leon berger's height is usually from 65 to 80 centimeters and the weight varies from 45 to 77 kilograms hungarian commodore hungarian commodore is a powerful guardian and beloved pet best suited for the experienced dog owner their temperament is calm and quiet until they sense danger and spring into action fiercely guarding their home and loved ones thanks to their thick and long white coat they can easily disguise themselves in a sheep's flock by nature calm and affectionate representatives of this breed will be a devoted companion to his master the average height of hungarian commodore starts from 65 centimeters and can reach 80 centimeters this dog is usually on the heavy side to its weight being around 50 kilograms on average akita another giant on our list of biggest dogs in the world is a pet born in japan now this particular breed became world famous after the movie about hachiko a faithful friend who waited for his owner for nine years until his death the original goal of akita inu is to hunt bears boars and deer these dog representatives are excellent guards best suited to a one dog household akita can be a good family dog in the right hands the average height of the dog reaches 61 to 70 centimeters while its average weight varies from 40 to 52 kilograms borzoi this breed of ideo hunter whose roots go back to the 17th century these dogs are graceful slender tall and fairly muscular borzoi has qualities indispensable for hunting breeds an excellent sense sharp vision instantaneous reaction and high speed that can reach up to 60 kilometers an hour it is a pliable and calm dog that can become aggressive at the sight of the beast due to being relatively skinny these dogs are not so heavy and weigh from 42 to 52 kilograms however it's the height that's the reason that they're on our list with an average from 75 to 87 centimeters irish wolfhound irish wolfhounds are considered the tallest dogs in the world were initially bred to pull men off horses and chariots in battle today this breed is a popular family companion with owners taking advantage of the breed's intelligence for use in hunting and obedience competitions irish wolfhounds do well with children and are friendly with other animals their friendly behavior makes them poor guard dogs but their size generally intimidates potential intruders before they realize the dog only wants to play this breed is usually around 85 centimeters in height and 55 kilograms in weight turkish kangal the kangal dog is perfectly trainable devoted to protecting its owners and their property they get along well with other pets love children and sometimes even can act as a babysitter kangals are one of the strongest dogs in the world and in some countries they are still used to protect cattle from wolves and cheetahs the cons of this breed are that they require a great deal of exercise and the immense size makes apartment living virtually impossible kangel's average height is 71 to 81 centimeters while it weighs 43 to 65 kilograms scottish deerhound scottish deerhound is another representative in the top of the world's most massive dogs the deerhound was bred to hunt red deer by coursing and deer stalking until the end of the 19th century this also explains why these pets are brilliant having lightning-fast reactions high speed and endurance deer hounds are friendly and gullible and they are not the best when it comes to guarding they have a calm temperament and good memory so they can be easily trained but despite their skinny tall and lightweight appearance these dogs have an average height of 70 to 80 centimeters and can sometimes reach 65 kilograms in weight newfoundland the newfoundland is a large working dog that was initially bred to help pool fishing nets and lumber in newfoundland newfoundlands are powerful water making dogs with a gentle heart the breed makes a great family companion as newfoundlands are incredibly kind with children and have an instinct to watch out for their family newfoundlands are intelligent dogs with a strong desire to please their owner this combined with their work ethic makes the dog easy to train and an ideal companion for any family this beast is from 63 to 75 centimeters and weighs around kilograms great dane another one of the biggest dog breeds in the world is one that's commonly called the gentle giant the great dane this dog was initially bred to hunt wild boar while the breed's giant size is often intimidating the great dane is actually very well mannered sweet affectionate and gentle with children great dane size can make it difficult for them to be ideal house dogs so training is necessary great danes are frequently considered the tallest dogs in the world which is no surprise since they can be up to 110 centimeters in height and weigh 75 kilograms kuvas this breed represents a brave animal that will fight to the death for its owners or a protected area therefore they are fantastic guards with watchdog skills kuvas is bred in hungary to protect the cattle these are proud dogs who should be treated with respect and they will repay with boundless loyalty these dogs are not recommended for first-time owners kuvas are unpretentious but freedom-loving so a tight apartment is not a good option for them especially if we consider the fact that their average height starts at 66 centimeters and even can reach 76 centimeters while their weight can be as much as 62 kilograms pyrenees mastiff originally bred to protect livestock and sheep the great pyrenees makes an excellent guard dog for families and property the breed's trademark is their elegant white coat which help the breed blend into sheep herds making it more difficult for predators like many guard dog breeds great pyrenees are free thinkers which makes the breed more challenging to train untrained great pyrenees quickly become uncontrollable which can be a disaster considering the breed can often exceed 75 kilograms in weight and 80 centimeters in height bernice mountain dog this russian breed holds the ninth position in the top of the world's most massive dogs this dog is an excellent watchman and guard who will never give up on danger the dog is loyal to all family members balanced but inclined to make independent decisions that's why the bernice mountain dog needs training otherwise an adult animal will not be easy to cope with the average height of this beast reaches 58 to 66 centimeters and can have a weight from 38 to 50 kilograms central asian shepherd the central asian shepherd dog is a large-sized pure breed native to russia kazakhstan and other asian countries dogs of this breed are often the biggest in existence and are typically used as livestock and personal guardians depending on lineage a casd's temperament can range from calm to aggressive these dogs require little to moderate grooming and maintenance and are exceptionally healthy the average height of this particular dog is from 65 to 75 centimeters while the weight can be from 40 to even 80 kilograms caucasian shepard caucasian shepherd is another representative of one of the most ancient breeds from the distant centuries before christ caucasian shepherds do not know fear are resolute and do not trust strangers they are smart and good guards who like to show their own morals and character therefore they must be trained from puppy age otherwise it will be challenging to change the nature of the dog later a thick coat allows dogs to live outside even in cold climates caucasian shepherds usually reach around 75 centimeters in height and 80 kilograms in weight borbol the boerboel is primarily a guarding dog that originated in south africa during the mid-1600s the name translates roughly to farm dog this breed was indeed protector to the early dutch and british settlers to the cape area the best match for this breed is an experienced owner with a nice yard and plenty of time to spend with them each day supervision is recommended for this breed at all times and it may not be legal to own one in your area or bowls are generally healthy and typically live for around 10 years boarball can be 70 centimeters tall and weigh about 90 kilograms saint bernard saint bernard is widely known as one of the biggest dogs in the world with a tender heart originally bred to rescue travelers in guard travel lodges in the swiss alps saint bernard is a gentle intelligent muscular dog despite the breed's giant size they prefer being indoors with their family this can be a love-hate relationship as saint bernards are very friendly easy going and generally happy to lie down and sleep while their family does their thing these massive dogs have the average height of 65 to 85 centimeters and can weigh 110 kilograms spanish mastiff the spanish mastiff is one of the heaviest dogs in the world and they've been around for a couple thousand years or more they are easily distinguished by their size and their two massive hairy folds of skin that hang off their neck while they are not fully recognized by the american kennel club they've been assigned the working dog group in the akc's foundation stock service since 2008. spanish mastiffs usually reach around 87 centimeters in height and 115 kilograms in weight tibetan mastiff the tibetan mastiff is a purebred dog that was initially bred to be a guard dog for property and livestock despite being a guard dog the tibetan mastiff is a companion breed that develops close bonds to their owners and wants to be with their family as much as possible due to the breed's protective instinct they are not familiar with children are wary of strangers and can easily become territorial because of these potential issues the tibetan mastiff is often not recommended for new dog owners both the height and weights of the tibetan mastiff can reach 85 centimeters and 90 kilograms neapolitan mastiff but first do us a favor click on that like button to inspire us subscribe to our channel so you don't miss any interesting videos alright here we go these giants are the most protective of canines and frequently winners of ugliest dog competitions the beastly grotesque look of the neo is meant to send trespassers away on their heels they are not friendly towards strangers are not the best choice for other pets and are not hypoallergenic mastinos are however easy to groom and exercise plus very loving and loyal to their owner or family you will never forget the folds and wrinkles drool and lumbering run of a neapolitan mastiff the average height of this beast is from 60 to 75 centimeters while the weight can be 50 to 75 kilograms english mastiff number one to our list and biggest dog in the world is english mass steve initially bred for the war this giant mass deep is one of the most massive and oldest dog breeds in the world while the mastiff's ancestors were fierce war dogs the mastiff today has a docile kind-hearted temperament mastiffs make fine companions for anyone who can accommodate their great size and doesn't mind a little drool slung here and there if you're looking for a 90 centimeter dog that weighs as much as 120 kilograms and has lots of love to give this may be the pooch for you so which dog is your favorite and why which one do 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Length: 12min 51sec (771 seconds)

Published: Wed Jan 12 2022