Are you fascinated by dogs?
Are they your best pet?
You might want to stick around to find out more about them.
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How about having a look at the big dog breeds with pictures.
That way, you will be able to settle for the one breed that matches your preference.
Big dog breeds with pictures
Which one do you think is the biggest dog?
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Would you settle for one that is big but is not fierce?
How well are you willing to play with that combination?
Going through this list of dogs pictures might go a long way.
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It is one of the best giant dog breeds whose origin is French.
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This massive pooch is characterised by a height of about 23 to 27 inches.
Their weight ranges between 125 and 150 pounds.
One in a while, you will find it relaxing inside the house.
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It is of German origin and its German name is Deutsche Dog which means German mastiff.
This breed came as a result of a crossbreed between Irish wolfhounds and English mastiffs.
They weigh between 100 and 120 pounds.
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They have a height that ranges between 28 to 30 inches.
The tallest dog in this species has a record of 44 inches.
They also tend to have a slightly longer lifespan of between six to eight years.
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Newfoundland
This is one of the hairiest breeds.
Its name is influenced by its origin which is in Newfoundland.
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Initially, the Newfoundland was not procreated for purposes of making it a guard dog.
These creatures have a unique physique as they grow up to a height of about 27 to 30 inches.
Their weight can go up to 150 pounds.
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Scottish Deerhound
If you after a pooch that has great speeds, this is the species to go for.
Once in a while, this species would be used to hunt down the red deer.
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They no longer serve that purpose as of date.
They would be used to guard travellers.
They have transformed to become family dogs and rarely show their fierce nature.
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Instead, they tend to be very friendly and extremely calm with children.
They also know how to co-exist with kittens.
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Neapolitan mastiff
Neapolitan mastiff is one of the dog species that is characterised by its uniquely great sheer mass.
It traces its origin back to the Southern parts of Italy.
Interestingly, male mastiffs tend to portray a bigger body size as compared to the female ones.
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It has a uniquely fierce nature and is very ideal in protecting its territory.
Mastiffs are quieter and tend to sneak up to the intruders instead of barking.
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Getting between them and their families becomes a difficult thing to do.
It is, therefore, prudent to train them when they are young.
This is the one thing that makes them pricey.
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Leonberger
This another interesting member of the big dogs breed that is furry.
This is so because the dog is a crossbreed of the two species.
Unlike most of the large dog breeds, the Leonbergers are slightly heavier than most of them.
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They can weigh up to 170 pounds.
Their height ranges between 27 and 31 inches.
Another thing that makes them a plus is the fact that they are smart.
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English mastiff
What comes to your mind at the sight of the English mastiff’s face.
Do you imagine how bad it might devour you?
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Best believe that the English mastiff is one of the most gentle giant species.
It is the kind that you will leave your toddler with and not be worried about the baby.
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It has a weight of more than 330 pounds.
The heaviest species of the English mastiff had a maximum weight of 343 pounds before it died.
This is another fierce species that makes the most out of its physical statue.
Boerbels have a history of being tough and can, therefore, survive in the harshest conditions.
They also have the most sensitive instincts and can sense prey from a distance.
Another thing that makes them a plus is their alertness, especially when they are outdoors.
Tibetan Mastiff
What would be your first reaction at the sight of this mammal?
This is the pop in that is capable of making you shrink.
They were initially used by nomads to herd and protect their flocks.
That is enough proof that they were created to become guard dogs.
They also tend to portray their territorial nature which makes them difficult to deal with, especially for strangers.
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They have different characters that dictate how they behave.
These big dog breeds have portrayed the different ways in which they can serve at home.
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She graduated from Meru University of Science and Technology with a Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering in 2019.
In 2023, Priscillah finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques.
She has been writing articles on Briefly.co.za since 2019.
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