I have never heard of a Boerboel, or some of the others . first list to have em all. Watched film on two Akita's getting into lions pen and taking meat away from the big cats, the lions ran away from the Akita's!! Unfortunately A breed I learned of a few years back was not here. We have a bullmastif and ive never seen a dog that loves our grandchildren like he does any game they play he wants to no mater what kind he watches cartoons with them he would lay down his life for them kids when they sleep over on the couch he jumps on them in there sleep and licks them in the face haha he's huge to, Listen here buddy. Well, obviously that's either a Great Dane, Irish Wolfhound, or Newfoundland." They will be able to offer you the best solutions. But I'd love any of these big guys. @anonymous: The Anatolian Sheppard from Turkey is a very large dog also but in weight they are no match for the Mastiff. I'm going to bump the Great Pyrenees up on my honoree list. Their friendliness doesn't mean they aren't protective of their familiesand who's really going to mess with such a large barker coming at them? I couldn't find either the Bully Kutta as being recognized by any breed registry, including the Kennel Club of India (which seemed the logical place to start). Tibetan Mastiffs, which tie for #6 with English Mastiffs, are large, have an imposing and fearsome appearance, and often possess an attitude to match! Some I did not know and I have written dog articles for years. For example, my last male was 31 inches at the shoulder and weighed around 200 lbs. Throw in a little Great Pyrenees a bit later and voila! Great article! My Dogo Argention was the largest dog I have had. If the head/neck was similar to the Tosa, then it's definitely a molosser breed (mastiff). His father was 262 lbs. My family and I are looking into getting a big dog but haven't decided on what breed yet. However, other breeders say that these larger specimens are the result of relatively new breeding programs to produce heavier dogs. This may not sit well with some of you, but they couldn't all fit on my list (then it wouldn't be a top 10!). I believe I used the FCI standards for it. My girlfriend has a Golden Great Pyrenees, she is a real sweetheart but I worry because she is "iffy" with other people and some dogs. list and your information are quite extensive and impressive thank you for all the work that you put into this. Dosas make great companions, although they were bred to be guard dogs (and are sometimes used for fighting in Korea). I am a vet too and I think she hit it pretty well on the head. I know that this breed is generally larger than listed, but I had to go by breed standards for all the breeds to be fair. The Tosa is also known as the Tosa Touken, which means "Tosa fighting dog.". I prefer my dogs to have some fluff and most mastiffs are smooth-coated. The list was compiled in regards to the average of both height AND weight. It is believed that the Molossus breed had a wide, short muzzle (similar to mastiffs) and was primarily used as a fighting and hunting dog. Jen (author) from California on March 04, 2013: @anonymous: I tried to stick with dog breeds officially recognized by at least one major kennel club. I'm willing to update my list of Honorees to include the Cane Corso, but to be fair to the other breeds, I have to go by the breed standards listed by the kennel clubs. My girlfriend said you need to have the newfoundland labrador on this list. If it's a large dog breed recognized by at least one legit kennel club, it's fair game for my list! Small dogs just don't cut it. A post on the website Dogtime conceded that the breed can be "intimidating" because of its size, but added that mastiffs were "softies" at heart. I think 35 inches and 150lb is the minimum male spec as the dozens i know are 150-200lbs and 35-40 inches. He was adorable and cuddly. They're still gorgeous dogs though. But, expect to go through about 40 pounds of dog food every 2.5 to 3 weeks and never over feed them, Awesome compilation of dogs. Leonberger second Bernese Mountain Dog 3. He also was well over the average weight you have listed. Danes make great companions. Rather than moving gracefully, they lumber like bears. The list may not be 100% right with singular dogs but on average it is. Any advice would be helpful. Yes, top breed Cane Corsos are much more in height and weight than what you have noted. He never met a stranger he didn't immediately love! Careful breeding and stewardship brought them back from the brink of extinction. These pretty pooches have smooth, shiny coats in red, mahogany, and chocolate. I had never owned a large dog until I moved to the farm. All my boys were great with children, though dodgy with strangers and great with other small dogs I have owned, such as Tiny Toy Poodles, Mutts of no larger then 15 pounds! These breeds are, on average, the tallest, heaviest, brawniest dog breeds in the world. These beauties stand around 35" at the withers and weigh upwards of 190 lbs. #tibetanmastiff #dog. I love all kinds of dogs and I have 2 a lab and a Siberian Husky :). I do have some info I remember from my discussion with the owner and my own observations. They are wonderful, loving pets and very protective of their humans. These are sleek, powerful critters, well-suited to hunting large animals and war. But does that mean that these breeds are, on average, the largest? Growing up, I always thought I wanted a Great Dane, but we ended up adopting a Mastiff. Jen (author) from California on February 25, 2013: @anonymous: According to my research, male Great Pyrenees are generally between 27-32 inches. The breed was crossed with the Newfoundland to regain its numbers. largest dog on record was a english mastiff at 340lbs. The only way the Great Dane could be second would be by height only (beaten by the Irish Wolfhound). There are also behavioral differences with each branch. He died just before his 10th year. Most of these breeds average well over 175 lbs of pure canine muscle (with a little fluff thrown in). Most (if not all) dog registries do not recognize the Giant Alaskan Malamute as a breed separate from the Alaskan Malamute. @anonymous: true. Akita giants at 240lbs from wolf breeds. Not that they aren't 200 lbs of pure muscle. And let's not forget that Big Splash took the most expensive dog title away from another Tibetan Mastiff, Yangtze River Number Two, who sold for over $600,000 in 2009. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the heaviest dog ever was an Old English Mastiff named Hercules. The poor thing was grossly overweight and was beaten for the title a few years later by another Mastiff named Kell. The same goes for the Serbian Defense Dog (also known as the Srpski Odbrambeni Pas). The dogs look imposing, but are said to be softies at heart. The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. A video of a giant Tibetan mastiff climbing into a car is going viral, with people comparing the enormous fluffy dog to a bear. They are docile and somewhat lazy until it's time to work. We have for the most part had rescue dogs and we have been blessed with great companion dogs. I apparently made a typo or miscalculation in spreadsheet, because an average of that range would be 29.5 inches, rather than the 28 inches that I wrote. Some Kangal dogs being bred overseas are much bigger than any of these dogs. The Boz has the highest overall tolerance and are lower energy than the average kangal :), The English Mastiff is by far the largest dog in the world. Appearance: fir was short coarse and grey. None of mine have every attacked a strange human because normally once the human sees their size and hears their deep bark, they back away quickly or cross the street to get out of the path when you are walking them. @anonymous: Jess gotit right. As for the Cane Corso (also known as Cane Corso Italiano, or Italian Mastiff), that's an interesting problem. I am a real dog lover and have always had at.least one dog. You might be thinking, "Big dogs? THE PIT BULL, I have a dogue de bordeaux its like a huge pillow to me, We own a small farm, so we raise and breed Turkish Kangal dogs. Lol.". MY black Russian TERRIER was very large he weighed just over 170lbs and stood just over 33" to his withers. These dogs are still often used as guardians of both home and flocks, but also for hunting and fighting. He was especially trained for my own protection in Russia as a bodyguard against Jew-hating attacking thugs. The M'Loot type is typically larger than the others. (for instance, KC, FCI or AKC). They tend to be gentle giants who get along well with both people and animals. Several big breeds were left off, the Sarmatian Mastiff only got a brief mention, as did several other large molossers. "So we just gonna act like this isn't Duke from the movie Pets," Fruit Loop asked. There's no question that individuals in those breeds tend to be very large. I found your list interesting to say the least. Tied for the #7 spot with the Central Asian Ovcharka is the Giant Alaskan Malamute. Lewis and Clark took a Newfie on their journey west. When introducing a new person always make sure they have a pocket of the dogs favorite treats first, it helps break some of the tension the dog might feel and the dog will soon start to associate quests with treats. If her desire to please you is strong enough she will follow your lead on what is acceptable and unacceptable behavior. Newfie. In fact, the tallest dog on record is a Great Dane and the heaviest is an English Mastiff. Like any other dog that is bred for fighting, the CAO can be aggressive, but most are loving family members and work well with other members of their pack. The writing by the author is not worth the time of Day. Tibetan mastiff life: only one master, very loyal, as if its mission is to protect the master.". I currently know of a English Mastiff that is 287 lbs. This type of dog is called molosser, which is derived from the ancient Molossus breed associated with the Molossian tribe of ancient Greece (are you seeing a theme with the name yet?). However, I did read some articles by breeders that suggested that those averages were low and that the average should be more around 28 inches tall and 145 lbs. But as local dogs go, mine is the biggest in my mind. There are many breed standards for the Central Asian Ovcharka, but most agree that the dog should be "greater than average-sized with great power and strength." Perhaps I should do another lens dedicated to just mastiffs! Jen (author) from California on April 02, 2013: @Michelllle: I agree, small dogs don't cut it (but don't let my Mom's Pomeranian/Chihuahua hear thatshe'll have fits!). ", MPN pondered: "Can't imagine how much it costs to maintain a dog like that. (Can you guess what they are?). The kangal is up to about 150 and while heavier looking than the anatolie, it has a much more rounded head, more tail curl, etc. Unfortunately for the Irish Wolfhound, the other dogs on the list just happen to be a little beefier. As you can imagine, you'd need a fairly sturdy, fierce dog to protect your farm from typical South African predators (hyenas, lions, and other big cats). The Caucasian Ovcharka is normally bigger than the CAO in stature, not always weight. You included good information about large dog breeds. Yes, somewhere under all that skin is a dog. The AKC and its minions, breeding only to standards vs function and restructuring the breed to type by bringing boxer(the goofiest and most useless breed over 45lbs) blood into the mix has significantly reduced the Corso. It was developed as a flock guardian and as such does not have a strong prey drive but may exhibit herding behavior. That means the Cane Corse would be below the Akita on my list of Honorees. Finally, the #1 largest dog breed, the Pyrenean Mastiff (not to be confused with the Spanish Mastiff, though they may have developed from the Spanish Mastiff). They're very large and awesome livestock guadians. I was recently introduced to these beautiful giants and had to add them to my list! Maybe you should put to your list Tornjak and Sarplaninac, they are large dogs, they come from Balkans. I am sure list is accurate. Tommi Grace from Woodward on March 15, 2019: I love, love, love big ol' lovable doggies. If I missed these breeds in the kennel club lists, then I'll be happy to restructure my list - although I think we all agree that if it's a mastiff, it's probably one of the biggest breeds in general! In 2011, a Chinese man paid $1.5 million for a dog named Big Splash, a beautiful red 11-month-old Tibetan Mastiff, who, at the time of sale, was nearly 36 inches tall at the shoulder and weighed about 180 lbs (remember, he wasn't full-grown yet!). Even so, the Pyrenean Mastiff is generally a very calm, loving dog who rarely barks and only shows true aggression when given no other options. l would love to get a saint Bernard ,l love watching the movie about Beethoven the saint Bernard. Despite their large, imposing exterior, Neapolitan Mastiffs are generally gentle and protective of their family, aloof, and wary of strangers. Boerboel males do often grow to 200lbs. 120-140 lbs. thanks you know your dogs buddy. Without proper training and socialization, the Boerboel's protective nature can turn into aggression, towards both people or other animals. However, sometimes you'll come across an unusual breed that should be on a list of the largest but isn't. The only dogs they are not keen on are large breed (Malinois, Shephares, Danish Hounds, etc..) because they seem to threaten the Mastiffs territory. The Mee Kyun Dosa (or Korean Mastiff) looks like a cross between a Neapolitan Mastiff and a Sharpei (or like a dog wearing a skin suit five times too large). She was adopted, like we literally found her wandering lost and alone. ", Groguewing wrote simply: "That poor pup needs a ramp. The breed originated in the Pyrenean mountain region of Spain. The tail seemed odd to me, possably undocked but still disproportunately small. See how the big guy of more than 300 pounds on board ! They were a flock's only protection against wolves and bears in the Pyrenees; their size and protective nature ensured a flock's safety. I do not know where your getting your info but it needs to change. I love the stafordshire bull terrier mine is awesome with children. Several breed standards list the average male's height between 24-27 inches and their weight between 99-110 lbs. @anonymous: a irish wolf hound is not taller than a great dane if you look at average height there are few irish wolf hounds that get as tall as a great dane, and the criteria is obviously based on a combination of height and weight. #9 is the Leonberger, a gentle lion from Germany. O learned so much and enjoyed it all. 2022 The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers on this website. Oh, by the way, this breed also has the distinction of currently being the most expensive dog on the planet. Eidenchor has shared numerous clips of Tibetan mastiffs on social media, including puppies. 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