Statistically, large dogs in general are used as yard guardians and hunting hounds, while pet dogs in cities are small dogs, but historically, large dogs have been more popular.Large dogs are superior in both strength and speed and can assist in many things such as hunting and protecting sheep, here is a list of the largest dogs in the world, see if there is a breed you love.
10, white police dog
One of the smaller large dogs compared to the largest breeds, it originated in Hungarian royalty and was once the companion of Europe’s top brass.Centuries later, commoners were allowed to own white guard dogs, and shepherds found them ideal for caring for livestock.Height 26 to 30 inches, weight 70 to 115 pounds.
9, Scottish Deerhound
The Scottish Deerhound appeared in Scotland, where it became a royal breed centuries ago and could not be owned by anyone below the rank of Earl, an exclusive ownership law that drove the breed to extinction, but a 19th-century breeding program succeeded in resurrecting them.Height 28 to 32 inches, weight 75 to 110 pounds.
8, Great Pyrenees
Bred to protect sheep on the steep slopes of southwestern Europe, the Great Pyrenees was the shepherd’s best friend.In the 17th century, their strong guarding instincts made them excellent family dogs, trustworthy even with small children and helpless animals.25 to 32 inches tall and weighing 90 to 130 pounds.
7, Great Pyrenees
For 6,000 years, it provided a front line of defense against predators for shepherds in Turkey’s harsh climate.The Anatolian Shepherd has strong protective instincts and is capable of great love and loyalty, but only to his master.Height 29 to 32 inches, weight 88 to 144 pounds.
6、Newfoundlands
Some of these large dogs can reach up to 200 pounds, have a nose-to-tail distance of 6 feet, and are known as “gentle giants” because of their temperament to become water rescue dogs.Height is 27 to 30 inches and weight is 100 to 154 pounds.
5, Leonberger
They inherited their ancestor’s life-saving and water-rescue abilities and are used today as rescue dogs.Their distinctive appearance, including black masks, is said to mimic lions.Height 26 to 32 inches and weight 100 to 170 pounds.
4, St. Bernard
Known for its legendary alpine rescues, St. Bernard is a giant breed of dog named after the Great Hospital of St. Bernard.Located in a dangerous pass between Italy and Switzerland, the shelter led a monk in the 11th century to start a tradition of rescue dogs to pull travelers out of the snow.Standing 25 to 30 inches tall and weighing 110 to 200 pounds.
3, English Mastiff
The Mastiff is the largest large breed of dog, originating in England, and has played the role of a loyal guard dog and controlled pack of predators for thousands of years throughout its long history.During the Roman conquest of England, the Mastiff’s loyalty and strength even impressed Julius Caesar.Some believe these share a mutual lineage dating back to ancient Rome, standing 27 to 30 inches tall and weighing 120 to 220 pounds.
2, Irish Wolfhound
Though light in weight, the Irish Wolfhound was one of the tallest of the large breeds, and Roman records describe these ancient war hounds in terms of awe and fear.Height 30 to 35 inches, weight 105 to 125 pounds.
1. Great Dane
The largest and tallest dog breed in the world, the current record holder for the tallest dog in the world is Zeus, a 44-inch tall black Great Dane.Modern Great Danes are descended from Danish Great Dane ancestors that were crossed with giant English Mastiffs in the 16th century, making them even sturdier hunting dogs.Height 28 to 34 inches, weight 100 to 200 pounds.
