Saturday, 14 May 2016

Biggest Dogs in the World

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.
Biggest Dogs in the World

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.
Biggest Dogs in the World

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.

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