World's Biggest Dogs

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.