German dog
The breed is giant in size, one of the largest dog breeds. Height at the withers for males is 80-90 cm, for females 72-84 cm. Weight ranges from 50-80 kg. Types of coat color: black, fawn, brindle, blue, merle. The Great Dane has the following qualities: friendly, sociable, loyal to its owner and a good bodyguard.
The average lifespan of a Great Dane is 5-7 years and is considered a breed with poor health
What is the biggest dog in the world?
In the Guinness Book of Records, the Great Dane named Zeus leads in size. His height on his hind legs is an incredible 2.13 meters. Its main parameters:
- height at withers - 1.118 meters;
- Moreover, the dog was quite thin, weighing 70 kilograms.
Before him, the title belonged to the blue Great Dane George, with a height at the withers of 110 cm and a weight of 111 kg.
The largest dog in the world by weight is a representative of the English mastiff breed named Aikama Zorba. He became a record holder with a weight of 155 kg and 94 cm at the withers. It is comparable in size to a small horse.
English Mastiff Zorba
Leonberger
Large shaggy dog with a balanced temperament. Perfect for the role of a security guard and family member. The height of a male is 72-80 cm, that of a female is 65-75 cm. Weight is 59-77 kg for a male, and 45-59 kg for a female. This breed is characterized by good nature and love for people, and is also a good companion.
Leonbergers are family dogs, they get tremendous pleasure from games and communication.
English Mastiff
The largest of the mastiffs. Despite its impressive size, this dog is gentle and good-natured. The weight of a male is about 72 kg, that of a female is 68 kg. Height at the withers, for a male - from 76 cm, for a female - from 69 cm. The English Mastiff is an excellent guard. Distinguished by calmness, stubbornness, dominance in character. Colors include black, fawn, fawn, apricot, dark fawn and silver fawn.
It has a strong attachment to its owner and loves to cuddle together.
Chow chow
Made in China. A powerful animal with a harmoniously built body, the height of which can reach a maximum of 56 cm. The most striking feature, in addition to the fluffy thick fur, is their blue tongue.
Brown Chow Chows are more difficult to describe than other colors. The color of the coat varies from sand with a gray tint to brown with a coffee tint. On top, the brown fur gives a reflection of matte silver. The hair never shows stains. The cover is a single color. The Chow Chow's muzzle is covered with a mixture of light and dark hairs. The eyes of the Chow Chow breed of this color are brown.
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Your pet's thick coat requires constant care on a daily basis.
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
A breed of large guard dogs, also called the Caucasian wolfhound. Height is above average, reaching 75 cm at the withers. The weight of an adult male is on average 50-70 kg, females - from 45 kg. He is friendly only towards family members, and treats strangers with distrust. The Caucasian wolfhound is quite aggressive, has a lightning-fast reaction and will always defend its owner.
Caucasian Shepherds get wound up very easily and are quite furious when angry.
Rottweiler
Rottweil, located in the southwestern part of Germany, is considered the city of origin of this breed. Dogs were used there as carriers and guards. After which, the four-legged guards received their “salary” - meat products.
Rottweilers are the best rescuers who are willing to risk their lives in order to save human life. They are distinguished by their intelligence, observation and lightning-fast reaction if a threat arises. They are often brought in as guide dogs.
At home, these animals change their behavior, becoming lazier and more affectionate.
The standard height is 59-70 centimeters, length at the withers is 117-137 cm.
Among the outstanding external features of the pet are:
- The color is black with brown and brick markings.
- Their body type is prone to obesity, so your pet needs to be fed properly and maintained an active lifestyle.
- Has large dimensions and toned muscles,
- Showing interest, small folds and wrinkles appear on the dog’s face.
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Neapolitan Mastiff
A large, massive dog with a menacing appearance, but loyal and obedient. The Neapolitan is very friendly, kind and caring towards his owner. He is also jealous and in this case can show aggression. The mastiff's weight ranges from 50-70 kg, height - 60-68 cm in females, and 65-75 cm in males.
Neapolitans need an experienced dog breeder who can competently teach them the rules of behavior
Tibetan mastiff
A large dog with a very distinctive coat. Tibetans are very intelligent and independent, they have a loud bark, but do not like noisy companies. Despite their menacing appearance, they are very friendly and loyal dogs. The mastiff's height is 61-66 cm, and its weight reaches 64-78 kg.
Mastiffs need regular exercise
Saint Bernard
The history of the development of this breed began in the distant 17th century, when the monarchs of the monastery of St. Bernard needed to save local residents during an earthquake. This is where the name of the famous breed came from. These “rescuers” had to dig people out from under piles of snow, and sometimes walk 3-4 kilometers to deliver the wounded to rescuers.
The dog's height reaches about 80 centimeters at the withers, and the weight category is also impressive - from 55 to 90 kg.
Pet appearance:
- Brown, less often black, sometimes spotted;
- The feet are usually white;
- The body and limbs are massive.
Despite their menacing appearance, St. Bernards are affectionate and get along very well with children and small pets.
Irish Wolfhound
A large breed of hunting dog bred to kill wolves. The height of males is at least 79 cm, females - 71 cm. Weight - at least 54.5 kg for males, 40.5 kg for females. The Irishman is characterized by high intelligence, peacefulness and a gentle character. He is lenient towards children and will not tolerate aggression towards his owner.
Not “friendly” with domestic cats and other small animals. It is most often impossible for an Irishman and a cat to live in the same house.
Medium breeds of fluffy dogs
Medium-sized fluffy dogs are suitable for both apartment and kennel living. However, it is important to remember that fur will fly around your home all year round.
Samoyed
If you dream of a white fluffy dog, then this breed is just for you. The homeland of Samoyeds is Siberia. In addition to the snow-white color, the standard also allows cream and white-fawn.
These dogs have a friendly, cheerful disposition. In games, the owner needs to be inventive. A smart Samoyed quickly gets bored of doing the same thing. A dog makes a companion, ready to always be there. Samoyeds have a highly developed sense of self-esteem and, if something is not to their liking, the dog will defend its desires.
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Bearded Collie
These fluffy dogs have long, soft hair that forms a cute goatee on their face. Natural shepherds make excellent companion dogs. They are endowed with an easy-going and kind character. However, they are wary of strangers.
Males grow up to 56 cm at the withers and weigh up to 25 kg. The average life expectancy for the dog world is 13-14 years. Even in old age, a bearded collie will happily chase a ball and seek approval from its owner in everything.
Chow chow
The Chow Chow's appearance is a cross between a dog, a lion and a bear. Buddhist monks bred this breed with blue tongues. The dogs seem gigantic because of their fluffy fur, but in fact the weight of an adult does not exceed 30 kg and its height is 50 cm.
The character of this furry friend stands out sharply from other dogs. They are very independent and proud. They rarely show their feelings. Such a dog is suitable for a person who is patient and capable of showing himself as a leader. The Chow Chow reacts calmly to children, but will not tolerate “bullying.”
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Australian Shepherd (Aussie)
Unlike the coat of many furry dogs, this breed's coat is coarse and of medium length. There are different color combinations - from black to copper.
The breed is very active. If the Aussie doesn't get a lot of physical exercise, he will start acting up in the apartment. The shepherd's disposition is friendly and kind. She treats children well and will become their faithful nanny. Among fluffy dogs, this breed is one of the easiest to care for; daily brushing is required only during the period of active shedding - in autumn and spring.
Siberian Husky
An adult husky does not exceed 60 cm and weighs 26-28 kg. The classic color is brown-gray combined with white and black. Outwardly, it is very similar to its sledding brother, the Alaskan Malamute. But the second one is usually much larger.
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The athletic Siberian Husky has a very capricious character. A dog will not obey a person who is unable to lead the pack. Such stubbornness is the legacy of wolf ancestors. In the event of a threat to the owner or family members, a properly raised husky acts decisively and with lightning speed. The breed is a sled dog, so it needs constant movement.
Newfoundland
A big, powerful and fluffy dog. Very smart and friendly. The Newfoundland has a passion for water; it is also called a diver. He is able to dive, swim for a long time and save drowning people. Their height is 66-71 cm, and their weight is 54-68 kg.
A large house outside the city with a body of water nearby is ideal for keeping a Newfoundland. You can't put him on a chain.
Alabai
It is also called the Central Asian Shepherd Dog. In Russia, the alabai is common as a guard and protector. His height is on average 65-70 cm, weight - 40-50 kg. Alabai has a strong character (accordingly, he needs to be educated from a very early age), as well as fearlessness and willfulness. He is very touchy, so you shouldn’t offend him, the way to his heart is through respect.
