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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: 70-150 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: 110-175 lbs. Read more here.

 

Mastiff

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

Average weight: 120-230 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: 90-170 lbs. Read more here.

 

Bernese Mountain Dog

Beautiful Bernese Mountain Dog in the autumn.

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Good-natured and calm.

Average weight: 80-115 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: 80-130 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 poochโ€”Check it out here!ย 

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