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Giant Dog Breeds

November 11, 2020 By Lucy Leave a Comment

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Giant dog breeds are amazing.

They have the classic puppy personality, packed into a body that's destined to grow to over 80lbs in weight and often upwards of 30 inches tall. 

Incredible! 

Let's take a closer look at some the most impressive pups in the canine kingdom. 

Giant Dog Breeds

To search for your new favorite super-sized dog by breed, click on the images below:

Alaskan Malamute

AMERICAN MASTIFF

ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD

BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG

BOERBOEL

BORZOI

BULLMASTIFF

CAUCASIAN SHEPHERD

DOGUE DE BORDEAUX

ENGLISH MASTIFF

GIANT SCHNAUZER

GREAT DANE

GREAT PYRENEES

IRISH WOLFHOUND

KANGAL

LEONBERGER

NEWFOUNDLAND

OTTERHOUND

PRESA CANARIO

PYRENEAN MASTIFF

SAINT BERNARD

SCOTTISH DEERHOUND

SPANISH MASTIFF

TIBETAN MASTIFF

Giant Breed Mixes

Another great way to find the perfect super sized pup, is with a mixed breed. 

Cross bred dogs can have the pros or cons of their parents. Or a mixture of both!

So read up carefully on your chosen combination before taking the plunge.

Anatolian Shepherd mixes

Bernese Mountain Dog mixes

Great Dane mixes

Great Pyrenees mixes

Mastiff mixes

Saint Bernard mixes

Comparing Giant Breeds

Not sure which giant dog breed is the right one for you? 

We've looked at some common comparisons, to see which might be right for you! 

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Newfoundland

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Saint Bernard 

Scottish Deerhound vs Irish Wolfhound

Caring for Giant Dog Breeds

Although a dog is always a dog, extra large pups have some different requirements. 

They need food that helps them to grow slowly but steadily. 

And equipment that can manage their weight and strength. 

These articles will help you find the right fit!

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Feeding Your Giant Breed

There are a range of specialist dog foods available, but not all of them cater to truly enormous pups. 

The articles linked below look at the exact needs of the beautiful breed in question. 

And help you to get them exactly the nutritional balance they require to stay fit and healthy. 

Cane Corso

GREAT DANE

SAINT BERNARD

Big Kit For Big Breeds

Not breed specific, but specifically for big breeds! 

These articles take a look at the top products for owners of extra large pets. 

FOOD

BEDS

CRATES

The Best Giant Dog Breeds

If you know you want a pup that will grow into a massive adult, then there are some amazing breeds to choose from. 

Big dogs are a big responsibility, so do your research and planning. 

   

Find out what health issues they are likely to face, and what you can do to reduce them. 

And check out any temperament traits that might have an impact on your family. 

Our favorite giant breeds are probably the Newfoundland, Bernese Mountain Dog and Great Dane. What are yours? Let us know in the comments section below! 

Not found the right breed for you? Check out every size breed and mix imaginable in our ultimate Breed Guide here.

 

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