The Biggest Dog Breeds You Would Want to Keep as Pet

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You will be amazed at the diversity among dog breeds that are suitable to be kept as pets. Some like small dogs that are easy to handle while others like big strong dogs that look aggressive. Different people have different choices. If you are a dog lover looking for the biggest dog breeds to keep as pets, then you will not be disappointed. Here are some dog breeds that are big and make great pets.

St. Bernard

These dogs are well known to be rescuers in the treacherous winds and cold of the Alps. These dogs are very friendly and love human companionship. They do not show signs of aggression and do not bark without a cause. Their height varies between 69 to 89 cm and weighs anywhere between 73 to 117 kg. These big, giant dogs are very affectionate and make great pets.

Newfoundland

These massive dogs weigh around 118 kgs and grow as tall as 183 cm, from nose to tail. They are great swimmers and working dogs that are famous for carrying out water jobs, water rescue we well as sports. They are lovingly called Gentle Giants as they are extremely loving and affectionate towards their families. They are a devoted companion who needs daily brushing and exercise.

English Mastiff

When muscle mass is considered, English Mastiffs are the largest dogs that weigh between 50 to 156 kg. They stand 64 to 91 cm tall and have served as watchdogs since their existence. They love being around people and are great companions. As they need little grooming and exercise, they make a great pet.

Landseer

Landseer and Newfoundland are sometimes mistaken to be the same breed as they are similar to each other. But they are not! They have a few differences in personality and appearance. Landseer weighs around 82 kg and is about 82 cm tall and makes a perfect lifeguard. They are great swimmers and are perfect for rescuing people from drowning. They are sweet, gentle, and easy to train.

Tibetan Mastiff

These are some of the strongest predators that are fearless to confront, like a wolf or a leopard. They are large muscular dogs that weigh between 45-72 kg and stand tall at around 84 cm. Tibetan Mastiff is not actually a Mastiff, but a fearless flock guardian dog. They are extremely intelligent, independent, and impressively large dogs that are possessive and protective of their family. They have a double coat that needs regular brushing to keep flea and tick away.

Great Dane

They have the reputation of being the tallest dogs in the world, as well as one of the most dangerous dogs. With a height of 76-87 cm, and weigh between 54-90 kg, they are one of the biggest breeds of dogs that make a great pet. Other breeds of dogs that are well known to be large loving pets include the Neapolitan Mastiff, Bull Mastiff, Cane Corso, Dogue de Bordeaux, Leonberger, Irish Wolfhound among others.

The Strongest Dog Breeds in the World

If you live an active life, you’re probably looking for a companion to share this active life with. Fortunately, there are many dog breeds to choose from. Before bringing home a dog, think about whether the dog you bring home will fit your lifestyle as well as whether you’ll be able to cater to their needs. The strongest dog breeds require lots of exercise in order to be happy. With that being said, let’s take a look at some of the strongest dog breeds out there.

1. Mastiff – Mastiffs are loyal and protective of their families. They can live quite happily in an apartment. However, they do need a fair bit of exercise in order to be happy. Mastiffs can weigh up to 200 pounds.

• Saint Bernard – Saint Bernard's soared up in popularity after the "Beethoven" movies. They're strong, powerful, and muscular dogs with an imposing personality. They require training because of how strong they are. They need to be trained to avoid knocking people over. In addition to this, they’re usually responsible for food going missing from a table.

• German Shepherds – German Shepherds are strong, loyal, beautiful, and very intelligent. The military, security agents, law enforcement, anti-terrorist organizations, and so on have made use of their strength, intelligence, and loyalty. If you're looking for a strong dog, you can't go wrong with a German Shepherd. 

• Siberian Husky – Siberian Husky’s are infamous for their sled-pulling abilities. Their entire existence consists of them pulling sleds and carrying people as well as supplies. They were bred to pull sleds which means that they’re very strong dogs. They can pull sleds for long distances in the harshest weather.

• English Bulldog – The English Bulldogs, was bred to fight bulls and were excellent at it. Don't let their small size fool you. This little guy is packed to the brim with muscles. In fact, these dogs were used for breeding all of the other aggressive dog breeds in existence. 

• Pit Bull – Perhaps the strongest of them all is the infamous pit bull. Pit bulls were bred to be fighting dogs. Pit bulls are strong, if a pit bull jumped a person with their full power, you'd feel as if you were hit with a cannonball. They're also used by many people to pull weights. They've got quite a reputation for being violent dogs. However, they're quite loving and gentle companions. The only pit bulls who are violent are pit bulls who were trained and raised to be violent.

Remember that a dog needs to mirror your lifestyle. Adopting a dog on a whim is a terrible thing to do because the dog is a being with feelings just like you. Adopting a dog is a responsibility which shouldn’t be taken lightly.