See which types of large dogs are most successful among dog lovers. Read about each of the breeds and find out how much these four-legged giants can measure and weigh!
1. Labrador
Height: between 54 and 62 cm
Average weight: 30 kg
Labradors are adorable dogs. Extremely affectionate, they are great companions for children and get along very well with other dogs. In addition to being friendly, labradors are very active: they love to run and even swim!
Due to their sociable profile, labradors are very popular not only in Brazil, but in different parts of the world. The purebred Labrador can be found in three colors: yellow, chocolate and black. Dogs of this breed live between 10 and 12 years.
2. German Shepherd
Height: between 55 and 66 cm
Average weight: 31 kg
German Shepherds are generally described as faithful and courageous. In addition to being strong and agile, they are very intelligent, characteristics that make German shepherds excellent guard dogs and perfect for training.
The classic German Shepherd has a black coat with reddish brown or yellow accents. Completely black shepherds are less common. Their life expectancy varies between 7 and 10 years.
3.Golden Retrievers
Height: between 51 and 61 cm
Average weight: 30 kg
The golden is a magnificent dog. In addition to being very docile and obedient, he is beautiful! Its smooth, dense and golden coat (which gave rise to its name) draws attention. Goldens tend to be very sociable and perfect for those with children at home.
Like labradors, goldens are very energetic dogs. In addition to being good hiking companions, they love to swim! Their life expectancy varies between 10 and 12 years.
4.Border Collie
Height: between 45 and 56 cm
Average weight: 16 kg
The border collie is reputed to be the smartest dog in the world. This is mainly due to its ability to understand different commands and the ease with which it can be trained.
Another feature of the border collie is its willingness to exercise. We must not forget that this is a shepherd breed, and therefore prone to physical effort related to work. It can live between 12 and 15 years.
5. Boxers
Height: between 54 and 63 cm
Average weight: 31 kg
Despite the appearance of few friends, boxers are very sociable and friendly dogs. They love to expend energy, either with long walks or pranks. By the way, when playing with a boxer, you have to be careful not to get kicked!
Its fur is very short and can be of two types: golden and brindle, both with white spots usually on the chest, paws and face. Their life expectancy varies between 10 and 12 years.
6. Collies
Height: between 56 and 66 cm
Average weight: 28 kg
Collies are stunning dogs! They stand out for their dense and abundant coat, although there are shorter-haired collies. Even today, many people associate race with the character Lassie in movies and television series.
Collies are great companion dogs and get along great with children. It's good to know that the collie is, like any dog with a herding instinct, an animal dedicated to work, therefore it needs to expend energy. It lives between 12 and 14 years.
7. Dalmatian
Height: between 48 and 61 cm
Average weight: 25 kg
The white body full of black spots is the trademark of this magnificent breed, used in the XNUMXth century to accompany the carriages of the nobility and guard. Dalmatians are agile and muscular dogs, perfect for those who enjoy company on walks or runs.
In addition to being great athletes, Dalmatians are very loving dogs and very attached to the people in the house. They live between 11 and 13 years.
8. Rottweilers
Height: between 56 and 68 cm
Average weight: 45 kg
One word to define the Rottweiler: strength. In addition to its size and weight, the Rottweiler is a really powerful dog, possessing the strongest bite of all dog breeds. The pressure produced by a rottweiler's bite is astounding 2 tons!
Despite all this power, Rottweilers are dogs that, depending on their breeding, can become docile and affectionate companions. Its life expectancy is 10 years.
9. Brazilian Queue
Height: between 60 and 75 cm
Average weight: 45 kg
This breed was developed in Brazil from the mixture of three breeds: the English mastiff, the bloodhound and the bulldog. The result was a very large, strong and powerful breed, characteristics that make them excellent guard dogs.
Despite the scary appearance, queues can become very friendly dogs if socialized from an early age. There are three types of queue: brindle, caramel and black. Its life expectancy is 12 years.
10. Great Dane
Height: between 71 and 81 cm
Average weight: 63 kg
The Great Dane is the biggest dog in the world. By the way, the record for the tallest dog in the world, according to Guinness, belongs to a member of this breed - Zeus, who died in 2014, reached an impressive height of 1,11 m!
Despite their frightening size, Great Danes are usually cheerful, docile and companions. They live between 7 and 10 years.
11. Siberian Husky
Height: between 50 and 60 cm
Average weight: 21,5 kg
The husky breed comes from the cold and inhospitable Siberia, where these dogs were used to pull sleds. It is, therefore, a resistant and strong breed, used to long walks.
Huskies are also great companions and get along well with the whole family. Its thick coat and eye color, which varies between blue and brown, draw attention. A husky can live up to 14 years.
12.weimaraner
Height: between 58 and 68 cm
Average weight: 32 kg
This beautiful animal with gray fur and floppy ears is usually very affectionate and docile. Endowed with a lot of energy to play, these dogs are perfect for families with children.
Weimaraners love to run long distances, just like their hunting ancestors did. Therefore, anyone who wants a healthy and happy weimaraner needs to ensure their dog has a daily exercise routine. He usually lives between 10 and 13 years.
13.Akita
Height: between 61 and 71 cm
Average weight: 45 kg
Akita is a Japanese breed known for its thick coat, broad head and small erect triangular ears. But what makes this animal famous is its loyalty, symbolized by the story of the dog Hachiko, who for 10 years went to the Shibuya train station, in Tokyo, to wait for his now deceased owner.
Akitas tend to find the presence of strange people and other animals strange, but they are extremely affectionate and loyal to their owners. They live between 10 and 13 years.
14. Bernese Mountain Dog
Height: between 58 and 70 cm
Average weight: 42 kg
Also known as the Bernese Mountain Dog, the Bernese is a dog of Swiss origin, bred for herding. It is famous for its beauty, docility and size, in addition to its exuberant coat in three colors: black, white and brown.
He is not an excellent guard dog and is usually very affectionate with the whole family, including children. It lives between 7 and 10 years.
15. Saint Bernard
Height: between 66 and 76 cm
Average weight: 68 kg
The giant of the Swiss Alps is famous for its history of rescuing travelers in distress in the middle of the snow. Today the breed is admired around the world for its patience, its lovingness and its companionship.
There are two types of St. Bernard: the short-haired and the long-haired. Its color is white, with spots of a reddish-brown hue. Its life expectancy is 10 years.
16. Cane Corso
Height: between 58 and 70 cm
Average weight: 45 kg
This breed impresses with its strength and robustness, characteristics that tend to frighten those who approach it. The cane corso is recognized as a great guard dog - in fact, its name means "bodyguard" (in an approximate translation from Latin).
Its coat is short and dense, and its coloration varies between black, brown, gray and brindle. It is a loyal dog, but needs training and socialization to not become too aggressive. Its life expectancy is 12 years.
17. Giant Schnauzer
Height: between 59 and 70 cm
Average weight: 31 kg
Dogs of the schnauzer breed are well known to Brazilians. And what about a schnauzer that can reach 70 cm (in the case of males)? In addition to being excellent guard dogs, these big guys are very intelligent and loyal. If socialized from a young age, they can become very sociable and friendly with everyone in the family and other dogs.
The schnauzer's hallmark is its long, smooth beard. It lives between 12 and 15 years.
