One day I walked along a beach in Achill and saw a man walking two of the biggest Alsatians I'd ever seen either side of his small horse. I was wary of these big Alsatians until I realised (with a bit of shock) as I was walking by that the horse in the middle of them was an Irish Wolfhound.
I have always owned Huskys, but when my Husky died (16 years old) I adopted a half German Shepard half husky mix that is absolutely massive. It looks very much like a Sibe, but significantly better behaved, and seems to shed a heck of alot less (and shorter coat to boot) absolutely wonderful family member. I think of him as a huge dog, but in reality, he is probably 30 inches or so and 80 pounds..... that was until tricker-treating one year i found out our neighbor had an Irish wolf hound. OMG that dog is huge, and so very wonderful. Great GREAT owners and an absolutely wonderful dog. The personality on that dog is just the cherry on top. I really love that dog, enough so i started researching them. They have such a short life span, i just couldn't own one. I want to say it was like 5-7 years or something similar to that. So much personality, so darn lovable....it must be absolutely crushing for Irish Wolf hound owners that don't live very long.
We had a gorgeous deerhound who was delightful to live with .... I can’t bear how short their lives are ... usually around ten years. Finlay was sooo lovely
Hi Deborah..I sure feel your pain. We had 4 English bulldogs. The first two died at 5 yrs old. The second two, we’ll, we still have our girl, Vivienne. She’s 8. We lost her gorgeous highly intelligent & lovable brother, Findlay (Finn), at 8 yrs old when we moved from PA to CA. I still cry everyday for him. This breed barely makes it to 9 or 10 yrs old. We won’t get anymore pets. We can’t take the pain when we lose them😢
These dogs all look wonderfui in their own way. My older sister and family had a black lab. Even though he wasn't near as big as these dogs, he was quite big enough. His name was SARGE. He looked intimidating, but was a big baby ! He loved people, He lived to be 14, had heartworms when he died, he was taken to the vet on a regular basis still got them. He's been gone many years, but we still miss him. Miss you, Sarge !
I live in the province newfoundland dogs are named after! Theyre huge here and all act like the big beautiful babies they are, theres even a life size stature of one that is so big you can sit on it!
@@jammerjordie Awwe ! My older brother had one for a very short time. It was a beautiful dog, and maybe would have been a nice dog if you spent time with it. I don't know what was wrong with it, it jumped around like a kangaroo. They had to get rid of it because it attacked a pup that came near when it was eating, and they didn't want their young kids to be hurt. I tried working with it some when I could, I'd talk to him and get him to stand kinda still before i gave him his food, and of course give him praise.
I’d love to have a Great Dane, but I can’t deal with putting myself through loosing my beloved friend every 5-6 years. It’s a shame that science hasn’t figured out why these dogs age so darn fast. If that code could be broken, I’d love to own one. It’s sad enough having a dog die that’s over 15 years old. I recently had my Italian Greyhound pass away. He was 15 years, 3 months old. And my best friend.
Check into european great danes I own one hes only 9 months old but weighs 120lbs the euros have a bigger build and more muscle mass and really resemble a mastiff more so than american Danes more muscle means better support for those long and huge extremities ive read there life span is a bit longer.....my plan is just a very good diet and a good exercise routine (enough to keep his cardio good and maintain his muscular structure for his older age days) im no vet at all and honestly am just doing what I think is best my vet has said hes doing great and not to far ahead of the normal statistics for his breed(not over doing it) but is exceeding a bit the vet said thats what he thinks he would want to see if it were his dog said he would be well developed and ready for his later years when they come.....again im no pro nor do I claim this is gonna give me 15 years with him im only a passionate dog lover and have always dreamed of having a dane as my companion (kinda a service dog imma combat vet) and although I may deal with a loss sooner than others I've never had a dog show me the compassion and dedication he has accept for my 14ur old German Shepard that i had to put down a few months ago so I really think its worth the risk I got this big guy to continue the role me and my wife's best friend in life (our Shepard) was to us and in the time we have had him hes doing a wonderful job.....the only downside I see some people my have is they do not know what personal space is but we are fine with that this giant will literally back up to you while you are sitting on the couch and he will sit right in your lap or walk onto the couch and lay right across you lol........sorry for the long drawn out post but if you want one dont be afraid of the short life span I pro.ise they will love you enough to cram a unlimited amount of memories into your brain leaving you very happy and grateful you chose to get one even if you have fewer years with them as to another dog that sports a long lifespan......thanks for reading
Jeffrey, I certainly agree that as far as science and technology has come it seems they could break or fix that code. The reason I replied to your comment is because my wife and I had a beautiful Italian Greyhound, his name was "The Dude", he lived right at 15 years and went everywhere with us. Very smart breed, he was a charcoal grey in color. My condolences to the loss of your friend, trust me, I know how much it hurts to lose a dog...man's best friend! We now have a beautiful registered Dougue De Bordeaux, her name is Ruthie and she is almost 9 months old. Like the Great Dane, the Bordeaux has a shorter life span. I believe with all my heart, that with the right diet, alot of exercise and regular Vet visits she will out live the estimated life span. We went from a miniature breed to one of the largest breeds. Ruthie is kind, gentle, obedient and a very fast learner, she has not nary a mean bone in her body. Best of luck to you and the next breed you choose.
I have had a love for all animals my whole life. Dogs of all breeds are at the top of my list. At this very moment I have a 9 month old Dougue De Bordeaux laying at my feet. She is the kindest most gentle dog there is. No matter what breed, they can all be gentle with the right training, socialization and love. What a wonderful video!
i remember i had the life scared out of me on my mail route when one of my customers Great Dane jumped the fence as i was working. thankfully he turned out to be nice and i walked back to the house but damn seeing that much dog leap into the air was terrifying.
Hillshire...I had the same scare...different breed. I drove my mail truck up a drive way and a Cane Corso decided to put his front legs in my window on my lap. I have never been so still in my life. Then all the sudden he licked my face. I was hoping he was playing and not cleaning his dinner. lol
I don’t think it should come as a big surprise that the Irish wolfhound is going to be either number one or close to it ! It’s an ancient breed that has existed in Ireland since 800 ad so over a millennium and longer !! Gentle giants
I have seen two Irish wolfhounds, male and female. There was a breeder in my town. The only only one in the country by the way. He walked them both at the same time. I am 1.81 cm , however when i stood near them, their backbone was at the level of my diaphragm. Insanely tall dogs
I hate that people judge dogs saying they are mean. They aren't mean, usually the dogs with that reputation arre the most loyal and protective. People also don't always know there past and what they have been through. A dog just needs the person who will love them.
A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.”i love all types of dog breeds bigger or smallest. All dogs are my friends.and awesome content 4 ever green.keep doing hard work,you will get the success
@@tracyvanloo848 i don't tell cats are not good but dogs are best.we can play with them a lot.they can feel our fellings.and from years to years dogs are our best friend
They are gentle giants been around for centuries in Ireland since 800 ad from something I read ( I’m of Irish descent ) have a photo of my mum with one she’s 5 foot exactly and the dog towers over her in height !
What I find cool is how genetically diverse dogs are, like. they bred bear-hunting dogs to look like bears (massive, heavy, fluffy) and deer-hunting dogs to look like deer (slender, leggy, fine-boned) and were able to do it successfully
What's really crazy is when you get into the interplay of human driven breeding, working purpose, and coincidental benefits from "natural" pressures. New Finland are one of the best examples. The video doesn't mention it, but they have among the softest pallets, perfect for lifeguard retrieval, they can fully grab a limb withing doing any damage. Yet you can't understand this adaptation as just breeding for lifeguards because ultimately people would tolerate scratches for having their life saved and breeding would push for size, strength, and swimming capacity. You have to account for their fishing role and the harms condtant rope pulling would do to harder pallets pushing the selection factors toward dogs with less mouth sours from a softer pallet. Then it makes perfect sense. Breeds become this meshed history of purpose which correlates with their human owners relationship to their environment. You can even see the difference modernly as you drive through rough neighbors in my city its 3/4 pitbull mix, hit the suburbs and its 4/5 doodles. They are walking history books.
having a house (even if it’s small) and a backyard is literally my life goal because I want an irish wolfhound 😭😭 I dont want kids or anything, I can even sell the house after the dog passes. I just wanna have one in the future !!
@@marjolainearias781 be careful about the breeder and really research before you take one on, they are notoriously over bred due to nearly dying out in the 1800's
Not every dog is everything. You may find outliers but you should never base the rule on the outlier. To disregard inherent predisposition is doing a disservice to yourself as an owner and to the dog. You could end up forcing a round peg into a square hole and while you may be able to make it fit that doesn't mean it's comfortable.
I had a leonburger for 9 years . She was the runt of a litter of 16. She was the best friend anyone could have. She was potty trained and cold sit lay down and rollover and walk on a leash by the age of 6 months. They are very smart.
Saint Bernard's are my choice. Huge gentle giants and drool a lot, but they are just so cute and easy to care for as a dog that big that there's just no contest.
Not all Saint Bernards are droolers; it is my understanding that the short-haired version of the Saint does not drool. I have had both long- and short-haired, and in my experience the short-haired did not drool at all. Though the one that I have now has long hair, he is not a big drooler either. Doesn't matter, they are the very best! You are right about that❤❤
My brother and his wife have 3 Old English Mastiffs the biggest one is called Claude and hes an absolute giant. We dont know exactly what he weighs but I'd say hes easy 19 stone. Hes the most friendly dog I've ever met.
I just have a small terrier, BUT I saw an Irish Wolfhound for the first time a couple years ago! It was in a car that was in my job's drive-thru and the dog took up the whole 4Runner from the backseat on! I was super impressed and he did stick his head out the window for an ear scratch! I am to this day still impressed with just how big that dog was.
We have a 3 month old dog, Cooper, who is English Mastiff, Great Dane, and Great Pyrenees (which I'm surprised didn't make the list). He is the cutest and sweetest pup. He gets along well with our Shiba Inu and kitty. His parents are massive, with the Great Pyrenees being slightly larger
We had a mix of great Münsterländer, a german hunting breed, and Saint Bernard. Our beloved crazy Daisy was the kindest and sweetest dog ever. She was funny and adorable and her love was unconditional 💝💝💝 Sadly she passed away in August last year cause of cancer 😭😭😭
Had a friend that worked for the actor Brad Pitt, years ago. She was house sitting for him when he was away filming the movie MEET JOE BLACK in Rhode Island and took us up to the house one day, just to hang on on the property by the pool. Anyway,as we got out of the car, FIVE Irish Wolf Hounds came running towards us. It was terrifying-they were massive dogs. Our friend instructed us how to behave around them and once they established we were not intruders, they were fine. Friendly even. But man, talk about scary-imagine having five of those beasts running up to you and snarling/barking/growling.
I had a St Bernard/German Shepard mix. He was huge! His coloration was that of the Shepard and he had a dry mouth. Sammy thought he was a lap cat. Even the smallest kitten was totally safe with him. When he was hit by a car in front of our house, he suffred a broken leg, and the woman driving the car tried to sue us for the damage to her vehicle. She didn't win! Sam liked to hunt sandsharks on he beach by our house. He was the best dog I ever had.
I have had 7 irish wolfhounds. At one time I even had 3 together. They are perfect household companions being extremely active outside and doggy rugs inside. There is no downside to this breed except their short longevity.
St. Bernard surely is my choice as I'm acquainted since my childhood with the breed's real story of how they help pilgrims in distress; today its live picture was a real treat to my eyes and heart, and wish I'd see them plying in front my eyes!!
I own a Great Dane who’s on the smaller side (he was the runt and is only about 140lbs) and he’s just the sweetest. Thinks he’s a lap dog and always wants to cuddle up!
Seeing thesr dogs , , bring tears in my eyes , please all you around the world , , take good care of them , , they are loyal beyond any human comprehension , , if anyone doesnt have the love and patience to take care of them , , please dont get one , , , because like us human they need love and affection
I have a French Mastiff, Jemma. She is huge, the last time the vet weighed her, she was at 130lbs. My girl acts tough, but is a mashmellow. She's a great guard dog. When we take her to the dog park she loves playing with other dogs. At home however, don't let a dog or human at our front door. She likes kids & loves teenagers. We're planning to adopt another French Mastiff by the end of the year. I wouldn't trade her for 10 million dollars.
Why is no one talking about Caucasian Shepherds? My dad has one, he's only 8 months old and HES HUGE! But he's adorable. If you want to get one and you've never owned a dog before DONT
I saw a video of a full grown one pull a guy right off his feet and drag him across the street like he was a little toy.. For sure he has no business owning that type of dog
Great video that just got recommended to me! My last Great Dane died at 6, she was huge, actually bigger than a lot of males and my previous one died at 9, she was not that big for a Great Dane. The size really gets to them unfortunately.
We had the privilege of owning an Irish Wolfhound, William the Great. You know a dog is big when he carries a basketball in his mouth. Such a gentle breed of dog.
@@sully6538 Unfortunately they don't live that long. Willie died of a type of bone/joint cancer and got to the point where he couldn't get up. It was a sad day when we had to put him down.
I had a massive Rottweiler-Pitbull mix and he was fiercely protective of people he loved and so gentle with kids and babies. I could leave my niece outside (Not long) alone with him and if he saw someone he didn't know coming near my niece, he'd growl, show his teeth, and stand in front of her ready to attack.
Where I live there is a house that owned a wolfhound, they are MASSIVE. Every time we got near there we all shut up because we were scared that "the werewolf" would jump the fence if we were too loud. (Btw the werewolf was a nickname but I also found out that it was the offical name of the breed in my country.)
While discussing large breed dogs, in WWII, the Bouvier De Flanders was one of the largest and most fierce dogs. So much so that Hitler put a bounty on them and the breed was nearly lost. Also, in the large dog breeds, there are the Italian Maremma’s. I personally have two of them. The largest is 165.35 pounds or 75kg and stands at 39 inches at the shoulder, the smaller one is 149.91 pounds or 68kg. They are wonderful companions, but need to be socialized when very young or the can be one of the most fierce guard dogs in the world. They were originally bred to kill wolves that attacked the sheep herds. Today, they are still used to protect sheep, cattle and various other animals, even Chicken farms. The most famous of the breed, saved the Fairy Penguins off the coast of Melbourne Australia from extinction by predation from foxes. Ever see the movie “oddball”? That is a Maremma. Thank you for producing the video, but I think you could be more diverse than just Mastiffs and Great Danes.
I adore my gentle giant English Mastiffs! My Dalmatians run them. Lol My baby boy English Mastiff (Kahuna) weighs 220 now but the vet said he is on track to be around 245/250 when he finishes growing. He had a set back and lost some weight when his best friend, my Dalmatian (Loki) died a few months ago. He wouldn't eat and he lost about 15 pounds but he is back on track.
I love how the great pyrenees a dog that on average is just as heavy and taller than a St bernard or caucasian shepherd, is not on this list. A dog that is literally bred to fight wolves and make mince meat of coyotes, did not make this list.
I did not know this. Recently adopted a mixed breed that ended up being almost all Great Pyrenees with a hint of Blood Hound.😅 my mom wanted a small dog 😂😂
I had an Irish Wolf hound. - 32 inches at the shoulder and his name was Titan. This dog loved to play. He lived to be 14 years old. I had to put him down due to hip problems. Too many kids tried to ride him.
My 7months old Irish wolfhound/lab mix is huge already he thinks he’s a lapdog like my shorkie he turns around to sit on my lap it’s hilarious 🤣 I can’t see around or over him when he does it!😂Hes huge but the sweetest dog I’ve ever had! I didn’t kno they have a shorter life😭💔He’s a true companion so it will break my soul when he passes😢😔
I have always loved large dogs, but the largest dog I've ever had was a golden retriever. If I knew how to properly train a dog, I'd love to have an Asian Shepard but I'd best be suited for a Saint Bernard
really enjoyed this! I love all animals. I have a little Maltese/poodle, she is turning 10yrs. soon, and is extremely smart smartest dog . She can get scrappy when challenged.
My neighbours had a female, beautiful, wonderful newfoundland. I totally loved her. I am petite and do not weigh much. Her name was Dakata. She and I would hug over the fence, she was so very sweet and gentle, loved attention. Her owner said she was a handful do to her size and weight. She said taking her to her vet appointments was very difficult. She has since passed away, but I have found memories of my favourite dog Dakota.
I’m getting an Irish wolfhound mixed with a poodle as an autism service dog for my son , I was in the room with 6 fully sized dogs at the training course and you wouldn’t know they were in the room , when they got up to walk around and was showing them off to everyone I couldn’t believe the height of them , I’m 6,1 tall and on average there backs were up to my hips , so friendly and good natured, the reason as they mix them with poodles is a pl the coat doesn’t carry any allergy’s and don’t shed so they said , it’s an charity that runs in ireland my canine companion, we were very lucky for my sons name to be picked out , it was our 5th year trying they only have 50 pups a year from several breeders that just do this for autism services dogs , you want to see what training you have to do , but you get back in thousands what you put in , I can’t wait for the pup to come to our house it’s going to change our life’s and most importantly my 10 year old son .
My Great Pyr puppy is 8 months and already over 100 pounds. They don't stop growing till 2 and a half years. Mine will probably be 140 to 160. Their bite force measures 700 psi which is top 5 of the dog world. They are real gentle w loved ones.....especially small children. They will step up and fight quick to protect said loved ones though. They will intimidate first and if that don't work they fight
I have always had dogs and they were all very Friendly and Loving ❤ 💕. There is no such thing as a bad dog, only bad evil people who have abused them and trained them to do bad things.
Most terrifying dog I've ever seen was a Brindle Great Dane. I met him one day while walking in the creek. He was chained up and if his chain had been 6 inches longer, I would not be here today.
You could put a Hungarian Kuvasz on the list. I have one. It's 30 inches in height and weighs around 130lbs. I know it's not a lot, but he packs a punch. He wrecked a steel gate. And a tip, not fit for inexperienced dog owners. Out of all the dogs we had, he was the hardest to train. But I couldn't find a more loyal dog.
My family and I have an English mastiff, our neighbors sometimes goes outside and sees him barking at them, so they put cardboard in front of the fence between them and us. Most people in the neighborhood find it intimidating but he's just wanting to play. If anyone is wondering what exact breed the dog is at the end of the video, that's a Chinese Tibetan mastiff. Hope this helps!
You forgot about the Great Parranese. Those are very tall and strong. Mine weights 140pds n close to 6 feet on her back legs. My St Bernard is 170+ also same size. Love them soooo much
Is your definition of biggest the tallest or the heaviest? My St Bernard was massive, 205 pounds when we took him in but he was a rescue dog and quite thin. With love and care and the correct food and loads of walking he filled out immensely. I don’t know how much he weighed when we gave him to a friend who also had a Newfoundland but I would estimate well over 250 pounds. Too big for my house and we only took him in as he was due to be put down, it was heartbreaking to give him away but he eventually got the right home. He has been replaced by 2 rescue Chihuahuas who are like extra children in our family.
I have a newfoundland and she is the most loving dog ever, we live on a sheep farm and she takes care of the lambs.
So sweet
Awwwwwwwwwwwww
I bet she is in Heaven doing the work they love! I would love to see that what a blessing.❤️❤️
00:05 Welcome!
00:50 - Bully Kutta
01:50 - French Mastiff
02:57 - Newfoundland
04:08 - Saint Bernard
05:13 - Leonberger
06:31 - English Mastiff
07:50 - Neapolitan Mastiff
09:06 - Scottish Deerhound
10:00 - Caucasian Shepherd
11:10 - Great Dane
12:29 - Irish Wolfhound
Thanks man
How about tibetan mastiff??🤔🤔🤔
@@marcjordan9178Ouch dang I forgot about that name
One day I walked along a beach in Achill and saw a man walking two of the biggest Alsatians I'd ever seen either side of his small horse. I was wary of these big Alsatians until I realised (with a bit of shock) as I was walking by that the horse in the middle of them was an Irish Wolfhound.
I love the dogs especially the Caucasian shepherds please if you can just give me one
I have always owned Huskys, but when my Husky died (16 years old) I adopted a half German Shepard half husky mix that is absolutely massive. It looks very much like a Sibe, but significantly better behaved, and seems to shed a heck of alot less (and shorter coat to boot) absolutely wonderful family member. I think of him as a huge dog, but in reality, he is probably 30 inches or so and 80 pounds..... that was until tricker-treating one year i found out our neighbor had an Irish wolf hound. OMG that dog is huge, and so very wonderful. Great GREAT owners and an absolutely wonderful dog. The personality on that dog is just the cherry on top. I really love that dog, enough so i started researching them. They have such a short life span, i just couldn't own one. I want to say it was like 5-7 years or something similar to that. So much personality, so darn lovable....it must be absolutely crushing for Irish Wolf hound owners that don't live very long.
I had three Irish Wolfhounds. Fabulous creatures ♥. My children loved them too, but it was so heartbreaking when we lost them.
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It really funny and more intelligent, hi how are you!
I met one while walking my Bernese and my Bernese looked tiny compared to it
Aww im so sorry my dog sky died too.
@@marianoiraheta7956 love that dog???¿¿
We had a gorgeous deerhound who was delightful to live with .... I can’t bear how short their lives are ... usually around ten years. Finlay was sooo lovely
Please do you have any of the breed?
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Hi Deborah..I sure feel your pain. We had 4 English bulldogs. The first two died at 5 yrs old. The second two, we’ll, we still have our girl, Vivienne. She’s 8. We lost her gorgeous highly intelligent & lovable brother, Findlay (Finn), at 8 yrs old when we moved from PA to CA. I still cry everyday for him. This breed barely makes it to 9 or 10 yrs old. We won’t get anymore pets. We can’t take the pain when we lose them😢
These dogs all look wonderfui in their own way. My older sister and family had a black lab. Even though he wasn't near as big as these dogs, he was quite big enough. His name was SARGE. He looked intimidating, but was a big baby ! He loved people, He lived to be 14, had heartworms when he died, he was taken to the vet on a regular basis still got them. He's been gone many years, but we still miss him. Miss you, Sarge !
I live in the province newfoundland dogs are named after! Theyre huge here and all act like the big beautiful babies they are, theres even a life size stature of one that is so big you can sit on it!
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Awwe ! My older brother had one for a very short time. It was a beautiful dog, and maybe would have been a nice dog if you spent time with it. I don't know what was wrong with it, it jumped around like a kangaroo. They had to get rid of it because it attacked a pup that came near when it was eating, and they didn't want their young kids to be hurt. I tried working with it some when I could, I'd talk to him and get him to stand kinda still before i gave him his food, and of course give him praise.
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I’d love to have a Great Dane, but I can’t deal with putting myself through loosing my beloved friend every 5-6 years. It’s a shame that science hasn’t figured out why these dogs age so darn fast. If that code could be broken, I’d love to own one. It’s sad enough having a dog die that’s over 15 years old. I recently had my Italian Greyhound pass away. He was 15 years, 3 months old. And my best friend.
I felt so lucky that my beautiful blue Great Dane lived to be 12 years old. She was a wonderful companion.
Check into european great danes I own one hes only 9 months old but weighs 120lbs the euros have a bigger build and more muscle mass and really resemble a mastiff more so than american Danes more muscle means better support for those long and huge extremities ive read there life span is a bit longer.....my plan is just a very good diet and a good exercise routine (enough to keep his cardio good and maintain his muscular structure for his older age days) im no vet at all and honestly am just doing what I think is best my vet has said hes doing great and not to far ahead of the normal statistics for his breed(not over doing it) but is exceeding a bit the vet said thats what he thinks he would want to see if it were his dog said he would be well developed and ready for his later years when they come.....again im no pro nor do I claim this is gonna give me 15 years with him im only a passionate dog lover and have always dreamed of having a dane as my companion (kinda a service dog imma combat vet) and although I may deal with a loss sooner than others I've never had a dog show me the compassion and dedication he has accept for my 14ur old German Shepard that i had to put down a few months ago so I really think its worth the risk I got this big guy to continue the role me and my wife's best friend in life (our Shepard) was to us and in the time we have had him hes doing a wonderful job.....the only downside I see some people my have is they do not know what personal space is but we are fine with that this giant will literally back up to you while you are sitting on the couch and he will sit right in your lap or walk onto the couch and lay right across you lol........sorry for the long drawn out post but if you want one dont be afraid of the short life span I pro.ise they will love you enough to cram a unlimited amount of memories into your brain leaving you very happy and grateful you chose to get one even if you have fewer years with them as to another dog that sports a long lifespan......thanks for reading
I just put my dane to rest at only 5. I can't do that again. I'm shattered!
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Jeffrey, I certainly agree that as far as science and technology has come it seems they could break or fix that code. The reason I replied to your comment is because my wife and I had a beautiful Italian Greyhound, his name was "The Dude", he lived right at 15 years and went everywhere with us. Very smart breed, he was a charcoal grey in color. My condolences to the loss of your friend, trust me, I know how much it hurts to lose a dog...man's best friend! We now have a beautiful registered Dougue De Bordeaux, her name is Ruthie and she is almost 9 months old. Like the Great Dane, the Bordeaux has a shorter life span. I believe with all my heart, that with the right diet, alot of exercise and regular Vet visits she will out live the estimated life span. We went from a miniature breed to one of the largest breeds. Ruthie is kind, gentle, obedient and a very fast learner, she has not nary a mean bone in her body. Best of luck to you and the next breed you choose.
I have had a love for all animals my whole life. Dogs of all breeds are at the top of my list. At this very moment I have a 9 month old Dougue De Bordeaux laying at my feet. She is the kindest most gentle dog there is. No matter what breed, they can all be gentle with the right training, socialization and love. What a wonderful video!
When St Bernard comes in at number 8, you know that shit just got real.
My next door has 2 Bernards
Fact
My beagle was watching this video and now he is on a guilt trip😕😕
HI GUYS I HAVE A DOG
I was surprised at the Newfoundland😂
i remember i had the life scared out of me on my mail route when one of my customers Great Dane jumped the fence as i was working. thankfully he turned out to be nice and i walked back to the house but damn seeing that much dog leap into the air was terrifying.
I think I would have peed myself a little....
I have a great dane
I remember my wife worked for the post office and always complained about dogs
I have a great dane, his back is taller than the kitchen table and he weighs 165lbs
Hillshire...I had the same scare...different breed. I drove my mail truck up a drive way and a Cane Corso decided to put his front legs in my window on my lap. I have never been so still in my life. Then all the sudden he licked my face. I was hoping he was playing and not cleaning his dinner. lol
I don’t think it should come as a big surprise that the Irish wolfhound is going to be either number one or close to it ! It’s an ancient breed that has existed in Ireland since 800 ad so over a millennium and longer !! Gentle giants
Well said Wolfhound hands down biggest dog in the world would love to show pictures
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English Mastiff is the Biggest Breed....
@@billdesmet3929 no its not
@@holly-ky2ci :According to "Guinness World Records" it is... (shame on you)
My Aunt has a newfie, it's just a massive teddy bear even when it was a pup. And extremely soft
Their look says ‘hug me’ lol
I have seen two Irish wolfhounds, male and female. There was a breeder in my town. The only only one in the country by the way. He walked them both at the same time. I am 1.81 cm , however when i stood near them, their backbone was at the level of my diaphragm. Insanely tall dogs
Your less than 2 cm tall?
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I know Irish are short, but 1.81 cm is pretty small even for Irish people!
Almost 1/3rd the size of a Leprechaun! 😉
@@sushanalone lmao
@@ianleonard3264 Don’t be that guy.
I would say I own a Newfoundland but truth is she owns me. She is the most gentle and loving baby ever and she is completely in love with kids
Wow that's nice
Sarah how are you doing
@@georgelewiston2782 well in George
Alright dear, how is the weather condition over there
@@georgelewiston2782 your fit you George
I hate that people judge dogs saying they are mean. They aren't mean, usually the dogs with that reputation arre the most loyal and protective. People also don't always know there past and what they have been through. A dog just needs the person who will love them.
@SAUMYA SAXENA PERIDOT
Its literally internet slang
@SAUMYA SAXENA kind of like saying straight facts
AMEN TO THAT
No dogs are bad, if they don't behave well it means they have bad owners
A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.”i love all types of dog breeds bigger or smallest. All dogs are my friends.and awesome content 4 ever green.keep doing hard work,you will get the success
Cats r better
@@tracyvanloo848 i don't tell cats are not good but dogs are best.we can play with them a lot.they can feel our fellings.and from years to years dogs are our best friend
@@epicnature7359 you are right
@@BehlStudios506 thanks
@SAUMYA SAXENA thanks
The Irish Wolf Hound was my favorite out of this group. I have owned Rottweiler's and love them dearly but one day I would like to have both❤
They are gentle giants been around for centuries in Ireland since 800 ad from something I read ( I’m of Irish descent ) have a photo of my mum with one she’s 5 foot exactly and the dog towers over her in height !
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What I find cool is how genetically diverse dogs are, like. they bred bear-hunting dogs to look like bears (massive, heavy, fluffy) and deer-hunting dogs to look like deer (slender, leggy, fine-boned) and were able to do it successfully
What's really crazy is when you get into the interplay of human driven breeding, working purpose, and coincidental benefits from "natural" pressures. New Finland are one of the best examples. The video doesn't mention it, but they have among the softest pallets, perfect for lifeguard retrieval, they can fully grab a limb withing doing any damage. Yet you can't understand this adaptation as just breeding for lifeguards because ultimately people would tolerate scratches for having their life saved and breeding would push for size, strength, and swimming capacity. You have to account for their fishing role and the harms condtant rope pulling would do to harder pallets pushing the selection factors toward dogs with less mouth sours from a softer pallet. Then it makes perfect sense.
Breeds become this meshed history of purpose which correlates with their human owners relationship to their environment. You can even see the difference modernly as you drive through rough neighbors in my city its 3/4 pitbull mix, hit the suburbs and its 4/5 doodles. They are walking history books.
Irish wolfhound is the dog I’ve wanted for YEARS!!! Only if I had a house big enough for it. For now, I’ll have to stick to my golden retriever😊
having a house (even if it’s small) and a backyard is literally my life goal because I want an irish wolfhound 😭😭 I dont want kids or anything, I can even sell the house after the dog passes. I just wanna have one in the future !!
My iwh takes up half our couch just lays her head on the kids legs and goes to sleep. But every morning at 430 she wakes me up for hugs.
they lay around and sleep most of the time . they requier little exercise. i have 2
@@marjolainearias781 be careful about the breeder and really research before you take one on, they are notoriously over bred due to nearly dying out in the 1800's
I grew up with a Neapolitan Mastiff, she was a great guard dog, cuddle buddy , and friend .
Tbh all these dogs are friendly as hell just depends on the owner
Looks like you have dogs well if you have I have to say welcome to dog world I have 12 dogs how do you have
@@malekwael6743 I had 4 3 died from old age and 1 died by getting by a car
But once I get my own place I’m to get more
Not every dog is everything. You may find outliers but you should never base the rule on the outlier. To disregard inherent predisposition is doing a disservice to yourself as an owner and to the dog. You could end up forcing a round peg into a square hole and while you may be able to make it fit that doesn't mean it's comfortable.
True.
Some dogs such as Anatolian shepherds are genetically hardwired to be unfriendly to other animals and people and very loyal to humans.
I own a St. Bernard he’s the cutest thing ever he’s still a puppy n I look forward for him to be a giant drooler ❤️❤️❤️
YOUR lucky some people out there have 6 or even more dogs and I don't even have 1
Haha I lol
Maya Kamer that’s so awesome i also have a rescue his about 3yrs old his a pitbull mixed his adorable and cane potty trained I was surprised haha
Maya Kamer awww I’m happy that she got a new loving home ❤️❤️ she deserve the love
Hybrid Demon663 I remember going to the mountains and when a St. Bernard licked me it covered half of my body
I had a leonburger for 9 years . She was the runt of a litter of 16. She was the best friend anyone could have. She was potty trained and cold sit lay down and rollover and walk on a leash by the age of 6 months. They are very smart.
Saint Bernard's are my choice. Huge gentle giants and drool a lot, but they are just so cute and easy to care for as a dog that big that there's just no contest.
Not all Saint Bernards are droolers; it is my understanding that the short-haired version of the Saint does not drool. I have had both long- and short-haired, and in my experience the short-haired did not drool at all. Though the one that I have now has long hair, he is not a big drooler either. Doesn't matter, they are the very best! You are right about that❤❤
My brother and his wife have 3 Old English Mastiffs the biggest one is called Claude and hes an absolute giant. We dont know exactly what he weighs but I'd say hes easy 19 stone. Hes the most friendly dog I've ever met.
Claude was an English king if I'm not wrong?
WTF is a stone? do you measure in stones?
@@EdyMar77 Yes, they do. One stone is about 14 pounds.
@@Rockerlady WTF is a pound? Jesus Christ , , Imperial system is backwards
I just have a small terrier, BUT I saw an Irish Wolfhound for the first time a couple years ago! It was in a car that was in my job's drive-thru and the dog took up the whole 4Runner from the backseat on! I was super impressed and he did stick his head out the window for an ear scratch! I am to this day still impressed with just how big that dog was.
I love my son! He’s 157lbs rott/pit. The sweetest animal ever!
Lol that’s nice
Hi
We have a 3 month old dog, Cooper, who is English Mastiff, Great Dane, and Great Pyrenees (which I'm surprised didn't make the list). He is the cutest and sweetest pup. He gets along well with our Shiba Inu and kitty. His parents are massive, with the Great Pyrenees being slightly larger
I love dogs they are humans best friend ever you can talk to them and it gives you less stress
Dogs are one of God’s best ideas. I expect to meet them in Heaven.
@@larrybaisdon7444 that’s really true I believe that
Do you eat meat? If so your a hypocrit for loving dogs but eating cows
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We had a mix of great Münsterländer, a german hunting breed, and Saint Bernard. Our beloved crazy Daisy was the kindest and sweetest dog ever. She was funny and adorable and her love was unconditional 💝💝💝
Sadly she passed away in August last year cause of cancer 😭😭😭
I’ve had a English mastiff and I loved him his name was ruger I miss him so much 😭😭😭😭💕💕💕💕💕💕
Did he love you back?
Ofcorse! Duh !! Dogs love ther owners
English Mastiffs all day. We have two. Sweetest, most obedient and gentle dogs we've ever had. Great with children.
Naw blue pitbull and red nose pitbull
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Hello Teresa
I REALLY want a Saint Bernard. They're so cute and their kisses like (and probably feel) amazing.
Had a friend that worked for the actor Brad Pitt, years ago. She was house sitting for him when he was away filming the movie MEET JOE BLACK in Rhode Island and took us up to the house one day, just to hang on on the property by the pool. Anyway,as we got out of the car, FIVE Irish Wolf Hounds came running towards us. It was terrifying-they were massive dogs. Our friend instructed us how to behave around them and once they established we were not intruders, they were fine. Friendly even. But man, talk about scary-imagine having five of those beasts running up to you and snarling/barking/growling.
The clickbaiting is cringy but i liked the dogs anyway
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Everything is cringy now.
How is this Clickbait? The content delivered on what it advertised
@@techicepops6627 likely the thumbnail with the Photoshopped Great Dane.
@@techicepops6627 I agree
I had a St Bernard/German Shepard mix. He was huge! His coloration was that of the Shepard and he had a dry mouth. Sammy thought he was a lap cat. Even the smallest kitten was totally safe with him. When he was hit by a car in front of our house, he suffred a broken leg, and the woman driving the car tried to sue us for the damage to her vehicle. She didn't win! Sam liked to hunt sandsharks on he beach by our house. He was the best dog I ever had.
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I have had 7 irish wolfhounds. At one time I even had 3 together. They are perfect household companions being extremely active outside and doggy rugs inside. There is no downside to this breed except their short longevity.
St. Bernard surely is my choice as I'm acquainted since my childhood with the breed's real story of how they help pilgrims in distress; today its live picture was a real treat to my eyes and heart, and wish I'd see them plying in front my eyes!!
I have 2 Irish Wolfhounds now, 3 altogether, they are the best and most gentle of the giant breeds 😊
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I own a Great Dane who’s on the smaller side (he was the runt and is only about 140lbs) and he’s just the sweetest. Thinks he’s a lap dog and always wants to cuddle up!
check cash 2.0 on youtube .. thats a huge great dane
When you talking about biggest dogs,you must say some names like... Tibetan mastiff,Turkish kangal,Alabai and Saint Bernard
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They did mention the St Bernard.
Aksaray Malaklisi too...
I've a German Shepherd whose the size of a donkey :/
Amanda Lyons that is a donkey using German Shepherd costume
All of them are so cute❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Seeing thesr dogs , , bring tears in my eyes , please all you around the world , , take good care of them , , they are loyal beyond any human comprehension , , if anyone doesnt have the love and patience to take care of them , , please dont get one , , , because like us human they need love and affection
I have a French Mastiff, Jemma. She is huge, the last time the vet weighed her, she was at 130lbs. My girl acts tough, but is a mashmellow. She's a great guard dog. When we take her to the dog park she loves playing with other dogs. At home however, don't let a dog or human at our front door. She likes kids & loves teenagers. We're planning to adopt another French Mastiff by the end of the year. I wouldn't trade her for 10 million dollars.
How about 20 million?
I remember going to my bsf’s house and entering the house she used to have this huge French mastiff who would jump on you and literally give u a hug
Aww so cute 🥰🥰
Yes they are big handsome dogs
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David Needler best friend
Awww. That's cute. 😍
I want ALL OF THEM!!!!! There sooo cute!!!
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Me tooo
No they are scary ass shit bro
Is there anything more wholesome than a St. Bernard frolicking with a kitten? My heart exploded.
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I'm surprised the Kangal wasn't on this list. It often grows to be around the same height as a Great Dane, sometimes even taller.
same line of thought I had for Cane Corso and Tibetan Mastiff - the latter isn't as tall but it's a heavy boy and taller than a newfie
@@Fyreflier i said the same thing. i was shocked when i didn’t see the cane corso or tibetan mastiff on here
I love all dogs!
Hello Corina
How are you doing today?
Hello Corina.....
It really funny and more intelligent, hi how are you doing!
Why is no one talking about Caucasian Shepherds? My dad has one, he's only 8 months old and HES HUGE! But he's adorable. If you want to get one and you've never owned a dog before DONT
It’s in this video
Why not
Caucasian shepherd are georgian shepherd
Can I have yours....
I saw a video of a full grown one pull a guy right off his feet and drag him across the street like he was a little toy.. For sure he has no business owning that type of dog
I have a smaller Wolfhound. Magnificent dog in every way.
Hello dear
How are you doing
Hello Sevi, how are you doing today?
Hello Sevi Regis....
It really funny and more intelligent, hi how are you.
GOD IS GOOD ❤️🙌🏻 GOD loves y’all❤️💕
Great video that just got recommended to me! My last Great Dane died at 6, she was huge, actually bigger than a lot of males and my previous one died at 9, she was not that big for a Great Dane. The size really gets to them unfortunately.
They are creatures the age issue is a sad 😔
@@davidrobinson7112 It is for sure, I knew when having Great Danes about the age issue but its still so hard when they go.
I have to say that the Caucasian Shepherd does wake an interest in me, seems like a very interesting and good dog!
Now I have an Finnish Lapdog 💕
Hello, how are you doing today?
Hello Christher....
We had the privilege of owning an Irish Wolfhound, William the Great. You know a dog is big when he carries a basketball in his mouth. Such a gentle breed of dog.
my cousin had an Irish Wolfhound as well but he didn't live to be very old
I still have a Irish wolfhound
@@sully6538 Unfortunately they don't live that long. Willie died of a type of bone/joint cancer and got to the point where he couldn't get up. It was a sad day when we had to put him down.
I had a massive Rottweiler-Pitbull mix and he was fiercely protective of people he loved and so gentle with kids and babies. I could leave my niece outside (Not long) alone with him and if he saw someone he didn't know coming near my niece, he'd growl, show his teeth, and stand in front of her ready to attack.
Beautiful animals 🐕🐾
Where I live there is a house that owned a wolfhound, they are MASSIVE. Every time we got near there we all shut up because we were scared that "the werewolf" would jump the fence if we were too loud. (Btw the werewolf was a nickname but I also found out that it was the offical name of the breed in my country.)
My biological dad has a wolfhound and it is pretty big.
Omg that's hilarious.
While discussing large breed dogs, in WWII, the Bouvier De Flanders was one of the largest and most fierce dogs. So much so that Hitler put a bounty on them and the breed was nearly lost. Also, in the large dog breeds, there are the Italian Maremma’s. I personally have two of them. The largest is 165.35 pounds or 75kg and stands at 39 inches at the shoulder, the smaller one is 149.91 pounds or 68kg. They are wonderful companions, but need to be socialized when very young or the can be one of the most fierce guard dogs in the world. They were originally bred to kill wolves that attacked the sheep herds. Today, they are still used to protect sheep, cattle and various other animals, even Chicken farms. The most famous of the breed, saved the Fairy Penguins off the coast of Melbourne Australia from extinction by predation from foxes. Ever see the movie “oddball”? That is a Maremma. Thank you for producing the video, but I think you could be more diverse than just Mastiffs and Great Danes.
The dog was like can you please get this human of my back on the 3rd one😂😂😂
Love my Newfoundland, a sweet and gentle giant.
I adore my gentle giant English Mastiffs! My Dalmatians run them. Lol My baby boy English Mastiff (Kahuna) weighs 220 now but the vet said he is on track to be around 245/250 when he finishes growing. He had a set back and lost some weight when his best friend, my Dalmatian (Loki) died a few months ago. He wouldn't eat and he lost about 15 pounds but he is back on track.
I can only imagine the small fortune it must cost to feed even just one of these giants!!!
You get repay in many ways 😛😛🪃🪃
My Newfoundland eats about the same as a Lab.
To Kenny B. -. My chihuahua eats like very little until we bbq
Some ribs then ,I swear, I don't know where she puts it!!
@@bgoodorhell4u yes I'm sure I do isn't it just perfect?
4:41 That guy almost lost his hand 😅
I remember going to my bsf’s house and entering the house she used to have this huge French mastiff who would jump on you and literally give u a hug
Let's goooooo Irish wolfhound.... I was waiting for it to come on the list cause I own one, he's name is Micheal
Also great content mate!
They're great if they're not always drunk. (Sorry)
I love large dogs! The best! Thank you for the wonderful video!🐶💕💕💕
I loved this!! Thank you so much!!❤💜💙🐺🐕
Hello Friend 👋
I love how the great pyrenees a dog that on average is just as heavy and taller than a St bernard or caucasian shepherd, is not on this list. A dog that is literally bred to fight wolves and make mince meat of coyotes, did not make this list.
I did not know this. Recently adopted a mixed breed that ended up being almost all Great Pyrenees with a hint of Blood Hound.😅 my mom wanted a small dog 😂😂
I have a love for great Danes on my 3rd one they're just wonderful
Please do you have any of the breed?
Hello Bianca, how are you doing today?
Hello Bianca....
Hello Bianca! Do you mind chatting?
It really funny and more intelligent, hi how are you!
Ok, that guy in the sea of dogs? That's how I wanna die.
;w;
I’m going down in a sea of bikini models, but hey each to their own
I want to jump off a cliff and then I will land in a big pile of wolves
I LOVE WOLVES
I had an Irish Wolf hound. - 32 inches at the shoulder and his name was Titan. This dog loved to play. He lived to be 14 years old. I had to put him down due to hip problems. Too many kids tried to ride him.
So sorry,are you single
I love big dogs.. i hope 1 day i have 10 big dogs❤️❤️❤️❤️
I literally got a newfoundland today (I'd never think that id get this many likes :)
Ahh so cute! Have fun seeing him growing up😁
I hate how he pronounced it its pronounced nufunland not literally newfoundland
I searched it and it was big
elephant poop don’t take it up the ass bro, it’s just a kid happy he got a dog
@@user-hu8tw2ot3t I know and I'm happy for him its just I live near literal newfoundland so I just didn't appreciate the incorrect pronunciation
No Turkish Kengal? No Spanish Mastiff? And the South African Boerboel? Italian Cano Corso. All above 150 lbs and 28 to 32 inches.
I agree
My 7months old Irish wolfhound/lab mix is huge already he thinks he’s a lapdog like my shorkie he turns around to sit on my lap it’s hilarious 🤣 I can’t see around or over him when he does it!😂Hes huge but the sweetest dog I’ve ever had! I didn’t kno they have a shorter life😭💔He’s a true companion so it will break my soul when he passes😢😔
Beautiful big babies 😍 💜 💖.
Another great video thanks 👍
We had Leonberger...The best dog ever...rip my doggie
Rip 😭😭😭
My first dog was a Boerboel 100kgs, unfortunately he wasn't exercised enough for his breed, he walked but he never got ripped muscles
I have always loved large dogs, but the largest dog I've ever had was a golden retriever. If I knew how to properly train a dog, I'd love to have an Asian Shepard but I'd best be suited for a Saint Bernard
@SAUMYA SAXENA WOW!!! Was it hard to train your dog??? What kind f dog do you have??? I'll bet your dog is your best friend!!!!!
Hello how are you doing today over there now.
really enjoyed this! I love all animals. I have a little Maltese/poodle, she is turning 10yrs. soon, and is extremely smart smartest dog . She can get scrappy when challenged.
My neighbours had a female, beautiful, wonderful newfoundland. I totally loved her. I am petite and do not weigh much. Her name was Dakata. She and I would hug over the fence, she was so very sweet and gentle, loved attention. Her owner said she was a handful do to her size and weight. She said taking her to her vet appointments was very difficult. She has since passed away, but I have found memories of my favourite dog Dakota.
I’m getting an Irish wolfhound mixed with a poodle as an autism service dog for my son , I was in the room with 6 fully sized dogs at the training course and you wouldn’t know they were in the room , when they got up to walk around and was showing them off to everyone I couldn’t believe the height of them , I’m 6,1 tall and on average there backs were up to my hips , so friendly and good natured, the reason as they mix them with poodles is a pl the coat doesn’t carry any allergy’s and don’t shed so they said , it’s an charity that runs in ireland my canine companion, we were very lucky for my sons name to be picked out , it was our 5th year trying they only have 50 pups a year from several breeders that just do this for autism services dogs , you want to see what training you have to do , but you get back in thousands what you put in , I can’t wait for the pup to come to our house it’s going to change our life’s and most importantly my 10 year old son .
Absolutely wonderful. Many people with autism bond with animals in a way which helps them greatly.
My Great Pyr puppy is 8 months and already over 100 pounds. They don't stop growing till 2 and a half years. Mine will probably be 140 to 160. Their bite force measures 700 psi which is top 5 of the dog world. They are real gentle w loved ones.....especially small children. They will step up and fight quick to protect said loved ones though. They will intimidate first and if that don't work they fight
Couldn’t actually afford to feed any of these giants, I have always liked the Great Dane & the Irish Wolf Hound.
Believe it or not but Mastiffs eat less then then the average German Shepherd so there actually much cheaper to feed then a German shepherd
I have always had dogs and they were all very Friendly and Loving ❤ 💕.
There is no such thing as a bad dog, only bad evil people who have abused them and trained them to do bad things.
Absolutely true!
I love these beasts they’re so beautiful ❤
Most terrifying dog I've ever seen was a Brindle Great Dane. I met him one day while walking in the creek. He was chained up and if his chain had been 6 inches longer, I would not be here today.
Bad owner.
Why do I find this funny
@@tracys_world same
Chihuahuas are the scariest type of dog
Do a video on top 10 beautiful arowana types .
My English mastiff is 50 pounds at 3 months old. He’s so cuteee
my shar pei mix is 50 lbs, hes 4 months old
They are all fantastic! Soon getting my Great Dane
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It really funny and more intelligent, hi how are you!
amazing animals tropical birds
You could put a Hungarian Kuvasz on the list. I have one. It's 30 inches in height and weighs around 130lbs. I know it's not a lot, but he packs a punch. He wrecked a steel gate.
And a tip, not fit for inexperienced dog owners. Out of all the dogs we had, he was the hardest to train. But I couldn't find a more loyal dog.
My family and I have an English mastiff, our neighbors sometimes goes outside and sees him barking at them, so they put cardboard in front of the fence between them and us. Most people in the neighborhood find it intimidating but he's just wanting to play.
If anyone is wondering what exact breed the dog is at the end of the video, that's a Chinese Tibetan mastiff. Hope this helps!
I've always wanted an Irish wolfhound!
I have one, are you living in Pennysylvania united States
I have one in Australia
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this might be big and scary dogs but remember that they are just a cuddly :) love them the same
You forgot about the Great Parranese. Those are very tall and strong. Mine weights 140pds n close to 6 feet on her back legs. My St Bernard is 170+ also same size. Love them soooo much
Is your definition of biggest the tallest or the heaviest? My St Bernard was massive, 205 pounds when we took him in but he was a rescue dog and quite thin. With love and care and the correct food and loads of walking he filled out immensely. I don’t know how much he weighed when we gave him to a friend who also had a Newfoundland but I would estimate well over 250 pounds. Too big for my house and we only took him in as he was due to be put down, it was heartbreaking to give him away but he eventually got the right home. He has been replaced by 2 rescue Chihuahuas who are like extra children in our family.