Nowadays, small dogs are all the rage. People enjoy little tiny dogs because they are easier to tote around, and they are adorable. However, historically, big dogs have been the most popular choice, because dogs were more typically used as guardians or hunters, not simply companions. As a result, there are quite a few large dog breeds. In fact, there are even a few massive dog breeds. Large dogs can scare a lot of people, but they are generally a lot more mild-tempered than smaller dogs. This list is a compilation of some of the larger breeds of our furry friends.
6. St. Bernard
6. St. Bernard
It’s no shocker that this dog is on the list. The St. Bernard is a very popular large dog. The largest dog ever recorded was a St. Bernard, and it weighed 310 pounds.
5. Russian Black Terrier
5. Russian Black Terrier
These dogs were originally bred for military use, and they typically weigh about 130 pounds or 60 kilograms.
4. Great Dane
4. Great Dane
This list wouldn’t be complete without the Great Dane. These dogs don’t weigh nearly as much as most of the other dogs on this list, because they are typically tall and thin. They usually stand well over 30 inches, or 75 centimeters.
3. Komondor
3. Komondor
This dog was originally bred to help guard livestock and work on farms. They are fairly large, typically weighing it at between 110-130 pounds or 50-60 kilograms.
2. Newfoundland
2. Newfoundland
This dog is named after the Canadian province where it is most popular. It was originally bred as a fishing dog, and typically weighs over 200 pounds or 90 kilograms.
1. Kangal
1. Kangal
This dog was bred originally in Turkey, as a livestock-guarding dog. It is typically a very calm dog, and is great around children, even though it weighs almost 200 pounds.
