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This first large dog on our list is quite unique. Unlike other large breeds, the Newfoundland was
never bred to be a guard dog. In fact, they were specifically bred to help fishermen. These big,
muscular dogs are perfectly comfortable on land as well as in water. They possess incredible
strength and are able to haul nets and lines from boats, pull carts and, most importantly, fetch
anything that falls overboard into the water, including people.
The Newfoundland is an exceptional water dog and a very strong swimmer. Think of them as
the K9 version of David Hasselhoff in Baywatch. There have been many rescues of people out
at sea credited to these gentle-natured dogs.
Newfoundland dogs stand between 27 to 30 inches tall and weigh as much as 150 pounds.
They look even bigger because of their thick double coat which keeps them warm even in icy
water. People have found them to be perfect companions and are even great around children.
The downside is, large breeds like these eat quite a lot and can eat you out of house and home.
Number 9. The Irish Wolfhound
The Irish wolfhound, as its name implies, was bred to chase down wolves. They were
developed from war hounds into a dog that was used for hunting and guarding. One of the most
ancient of dog breeds, the Irish wolfhound may have been brought to Ireland as far back as
7000 B.C.
Although they were originally bred to be expert hunters, today’s Irish Wolfhounds make
excellent human companions. They are quiet, reserved, intelligent and easy-going.
Irish wolfhounds aren’t big and muscular like the Newfoundland; they are actually pretty slim
compared to other breeds on this list. The reason why they made it to number 9 on our list is
because of their sheer height. This breed is the tallest of all dogs, even taller than the Great
Dane. Males often stand as tall as 34 to 35 inches from foot to shoulder blade and stand over 7
feet tall on their hind legs. They can weigh upwards of 140 pounds, and while standing on all
fours, the Irish Wolfhounds size can be easily comparable to a donkey’s.
Number 8. The Leonberger
The Leonberger is what you get when you mix the Newfoundland and the Saint Bernard, both
quite large breeds already. In the mid-1840s, Heinrich Essig of Leonberg, Germany, crossed
a Newfoundland with a Saint Bernard for four generations, then, just to make things a little bit
more interesting, added in a Pyrenean Mountain Dog to the mix. The result of these several
generations of breeding is a breed that stands between 27 to 31 inches tall and can weigh as
much as 170 pounds.
Quite unlike all the other large dog breeds that are on this list, the Leonberger wasn’t actually
bred for one specific purpose. Think of them as being jack of all trades; they do quite well in
everything from water rescue, to tracking, to hunting. If it is an activity that requires both
strength and smarts, the Leonberger is probably going to be good at it. This breeds primary purpose in life is to be a companion dog, and despite its massive size, they
are quite the teddy bears. To put it simply, they are perfect family dogs, a family dog that can
easily occupy an entire living room couch all by itself.
Number 7. The Caucasian Shepherd
This big dog is quite the specialist and was bred to do one thing and one thing only, and that is
to protect sheep from wolves, and any other predator that dares attack a shepherd’s flock.
However, even if these dogs are expert sheep bodyguards, they can and have been used to
protect other livestock.
The Caucasian Shepherd is extremely popular in Georgia which has always been the place to
go if you are looking for the purest of these breeds. Also known as Caucasian Ovcharka,
Caucasian Sheepdog, Kawkasky Owtscharka, or Kaukasische Schaferhund, Caucasian
Shepherd dogs are strongly boned, extremely muscular and, when well trained, quite even-
tempered.Of course, this breed makes it to this list because of its enormous size. They are big enough to
intimidate even a pack of wolves. Wolves most of the time will dare not attack the flock they are
guarding.
On the downside, Caucasian Shepherds are very territorial and have been known to attack
other strange dogs or even their same breed. Extreme caution should be exercised if you
choose this breed to be your family pet.
Now, at this point in time, we will stop looking at dog breeds in general, but rather look at
specific dogs who have become very famous for their size, starting with this very big dog with an
even bigger heart.
Number 6. Zeus the Great Dane
Great Danes are famously large dogs already. But, like with us humans, there will always be.
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