Biggest Dogs in the World

They say a dog is loyal to its owner until
the end and will do everything to keep
their master happy. Because of this
reason, dogs are loved and adored
everywhere in the world.
Some people like small dogs, whereas
others like big dogs who could
accompany them on a morning walk and
give security by intimidating anyone who
is thinking of doing anything wrong.
Without further delay, let’s have a look at
the five largest dog breeds in the world.
Anatolian Shepherd
This breed of dog originated in Anatolia,
Turkey and developed in the USA, hence
the name Anatolian Shepherd. This dog is
tough, huge, and super strong with an
excellent hearing ability and clear vision.
Farmers use it as a guardian of their
livestock as this dog can catch any
predator with its super-fast speed and
flexibility. The average life of an
Anatolian Shepherd is around ten years.
Perro De Presa
Canario
It is also sometimes known as the Canary
Mastiff. It is a large dog bred originally
for working livestock. Males can weigh up
to 50 kg, while its female counterpart
weighs around 45 kg.
This dog is known to be aggressive
towards strangers and other dogs, and it
could attack them. On average, these
dogs live for around 9-11 years.
They are not allowed in Australia and
New Zealand as there have been
instances of the dog attacking people
and injuring or killing them.
Neapolitan Mastiff
Sometimes known as Mastino, it is a
huge and old breed of dog. It is often
used as guardians and bodyguards of
family members and belongings as it is
naturally protective and can look very
intimidating.
An average male Mastino weighs about
60 to 70 kg. These dogs are highly
intelligent and pick things quickly.
However, they are very short-tempered.
Hence, they require proper socialization
because they could harm strangers due to
their protective nature.
Dogue De Bordeaux
Also known as French Mastiff, it is a
huge Mastiff breed of French origin. It is
very strong and has a muscular physique.
These dogs were used in the past as
protectors of castles of Europe’s elite
families. They have enough strength to
pull carts and move heavy things.
The French Mastiff weighs around 50 kg
for males and 45 kg for their female
counterparts. The Dogue de Bordeaux has
a shorter life of 5 to 6 years with the
oldest breed ever living for 12 years.
Newfoundland Dog
It is a huge working dog with its origin in
Canada. These dogs are extremely loyal,
possess super strength, and are highly
intelligent.
They are used by fishermen and
lifeguards because they are excellent
swimmers thanks to their webbed feet
and swimming abilities.
These dogs can live up to 10 years.
However, they have a common heart
defect, which can cause them to die
prematurely.