Biggest Dogs 2023: Here are the world's 12 largest breeds of adorable dog - snuggly and cuddly canine gentle giants 🐶
David Hepburn
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The largest breeds of dog can also be some of the most gentle. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Many of us welcomed new four-legged family members over the last couple of years, as the Kennel Club saw dog ownership rocket during the global pandemic.
If you are looking for a furry new addition to your home then choosing the right breed is absolutely essential – for example opting for a small dog if you don’t have much room at home, or a hypoallergenic dog if you suffer from allergies.
The English Mastiff is officially the largest dog in the world. According to the Guiness Book of Records - a dog called Zorba weighed in at 142.7 kg and stood 27 inches high in 1981. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
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But if you have plenty of space and an active lifestyle you might want to consider a larger dog – which tend to make loyal and loving companions and are often more adaptable and easier to train than their more diminutive cousins.
So, if you’re wanting to get a dog and ‘go large’, these are the 12 biggest gentle giants out there.
The magestic Great Dane may not quite be the largest dog in the world but it is the tallest. The Guinness Book of Records include a Great Dane called Zeus who stood an amazing 44 inches from the ground. They may be huge but are known for being loving and playful. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Originally bred to resue people in the Alps, the Saint Bernard is big enough and strong enough to trek through deep snow for miles. Weighing in at up to 91kg they are loyal and make great guard dogs. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Weighing in at up to 70kg, Neopolitan Mastiffs are Italian gentle giants that are known for loving their families unconditionally, but can be wary of strangers. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Irish Wolfhounds can stand up to a lofty 35 inches in height and have very low levels of aggression, making them a good dog to have around children. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Named after the German city of Leonberg, the Leonberger can weigh up to 77kg but is yet another gentle giant, making loyal and affectionate family pets. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Canada's Newfoundland breed can weigh up to 70kg and are probably the strongest dog on this list. They get on very well with children and are fiercely protective. of family members. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Bred to protect livestock in its native Turkey, the Anatolian Shepherd can weigh up to 65kg and has a proud and confident temperament. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
The Dogue de Bordeaux, also known as the Bordeaux Mastiff or French Mastiff, is a very muscular dog than can weigh up to 65kg. They are one of the most expensive dogs to buy and care for, so are not necessarily suitable for a family pet. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Another dog bred to protect livestock, the Great Pyrenees is also known as the Pyrenean Mountain Dog and can weigh in at a hefty 54kg. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Taking its name from the Berne area of Switzerland, where it was bred to pull carts, the Bernese Mountain Dog is a real gentle giant, weighing around 50kg. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
The Kangal Shepherd Dog is a breed of large livestock guardian dog native to Turkey and weighs in at around 50kg. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
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