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.
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.
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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9. Bernese Mountain Dog
Taking its name from the Berne area of Switzerland, where it was bred to pull carts, the Bernese Mountain Dog is a real gentle giant, weighing around 50kg. Photo: Canva/Getty Images

10. Great Pyrenees
Another dog bred to protect livestock, the Great Pyrenees is also known as the Pyrenean Mountain Dog and can weigh in at a hefty 54kg. Photo: Canva/Getty Images