The largest breeds of dog can also be some of the most gentle.The largest breeds of dog can also be some of the most gentle.
The largest breeds of dog can also be some of the most gentle.

Big Dogs: Here are the 11 biggest breeds of adorable dog on Earth - including the mighty Saint Bernard 🐶

By David Hepburn

Writer-at-large

Published 18th Jul 2021, 18:18 BST
Updated 27th Sep 2024, 12:16 BST
With the number of people buying new dogs soaring, here are the largest breeds that you might like to add to your family – if you can handle the food bill.

Many of us have welcomed new four-legged family members over the last few years, as the Kennel Club has seen dog ownership reach record levels. Around one-in-three UK households now includes at least one four-legged friend of the canine kind.

If you are looking for a furry new addition to your home then choosing the right breed is absolutely essential – for example opting for a small dog if you don’t have much room at home, or a hypoallergenic dog if you suffer from allergies.

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But if you have plenty of space and an active lifestyle you might want to consider a larger dog – which tend to make loyal and loving companions and are often more adaptable and easier to train than their more diminutive cousins.

So, if you’re wanting to get a dog and ‘go large’, these are the 12 biggest gentle giants out there.

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The English Mastiff is officially the largest dog in the world. According to the Guiness Book of Records - a dog called Zorba weighed in at 142.7 kg and stood 27 inches high in 1981.

1. English Mastiff

The English Mastiff is officially the largest dog in the world. According to the Guiness Book of Records - a dog called Zorba weighed in at 142.7 kg and stood 27 inches high in 1981. Photo: Canva/Getty Images

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The magestic Great Dane may not quite be the largest dog in the world but it is the tallest. The Guinness Book of Records include a Great Dane called Zeus who stood an amazing 44 inches from the ground. They may be huge but are known for being loving and playful.

2. Great Dane

The magestic Great Dane may not quite be the largest dog in the world but it is the tallest. The Guinness Book of Records include a Great Dane called Zeus who stood an amazing 44 inches from the ground. They may be huge but are known for being loving and playful. Photo: Canva/Getty Images

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Originally bred to resue people in the Alps, the Saint Bernard is big enough and strong enough to trek through deep snow for miles. Weighing in at up to 91kg they are loyal and make great guard dogs.

3. Saint Bernard

Originally bred to resue people in the Alps, the Saint Bernard is big enough and strong enough to trek through deep snow for miles. Weighing in at up to 91kg they are loyal and make great guard dogs. Photo: Canva/Getty Images

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Irish Wolfhounds can stand up to a lofty 35 inches in height and have very low levels of aggression, making them a good dog to have around children.

4. Irish Wolfhound

Irish Wolfhounds can stand up to a lofty 35 inches in height and have very low levels of aggression, making them a good dog to have around children. Photo: Canva/Getty Images

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