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The 14 Largest Dog Breeds

Is bigger better? Where dogs are concerned, for some people the answer is a resounding yes. Get to know the 14 largest dog breeds, their AKC-mandated personality traits, and their average weight!

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Tibetan Mastiff

Tibetan Mastiff

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Mellow and calm around the house; devoted to family, reserved and territorial with strangers.

Average weight: 100-170 lbs.

 

Neapolitan Mastiff

Neapolitan Mastiff

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Watchful and dignified. Sweet, steady, and loyal with loved ones, Neapolitan Mastiffs are calm but wary with strangers.

Average weight: 110-150 lbs. Read more here.

 

Cane Corso

Cane Corso dog with female owner

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Smart, trainable, and noble of bearing, the assertive and confident cane Corso is a peerless protector.

Average weight: 90-120 lbs.

 

The Bullmastiff

Bull Mastiff lying down isolated on white

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Brave, affectionate, and loyal, the Bullmastiff will always have your back.

Average weight: 100-130 lbs.

 

Great Dane

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Friendly and patient, Great Danes are laid-back and dependable.

Average weight: 100-190 lbs. Read more here.

 

Mastiff

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Courageous and dignified, Mastiffs are good-natured and docile.

Average weight: 150-200 lbs. Read more here.

 

Dogue de Bordeaux

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Loyal, affectionate, and protective, courageous but not aggressive.

Average weight: 100-150 lbs.

 

Leonberger

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Bright, patient, loving, and family-oriented.

Average weight: 100-170 lbs. Read more here.

 

Bernese Mountain Dog

Beautiful Bernese Mountain Dog in the autumn.

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Good-natured and calm.

Average weight: 70-115 lbs. Read more here.

 

Newfoundland

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Sweet, patient, and devoted, Newfies are famously good companions.

Average weight: 100-150 lbs.

 

Great Pyrenees

Great Pyrenees

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Calm, patient, smart; strong-willed yet affectionate.

Average weight: 85-160 lbs.

 

Black Russian Terrier

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Smart, confident, courageous; protective of loved ones, aloof with strangers.

Average weight: 80-145 lbs.

 

Irish Wolfhound

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Calm, dignified, kindly; courageous but not aggressive.

Average weight: 105-180 lbs.

 

Scottish Deerhound

Scottish Deerhound looking at the camera, isolated on white

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Dignified, gentle, polite; quietly intelligent and perceptive.

Average weight: 75-110 lbs. Read more here.

 

Check out our comprehensive list of breeds here.

We have put together the perfect collection of gear and goodies ideal for the larger pooch—Check it out here! 

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