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!
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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