Large Dog Breeds

Large dog breeds The average size for these large dog breeds is over 25 inches at the shoulder. Large dog breeds need plenty of room to run and play and a securely fenced yard. Click each large dog breed link for more information. Find more Large Dog Breeds in our Alphabetical Breed Directory
Afghan Hound The temperament of the Afghan Hound closely resembles that of a cat. Read more...	Alaskan Malamute Alaskan Malamutes are independent, but they make good family dogs. Read more...	Akita Akitas are loyal and make good watchdogs. Read more...
Belgian Sheepdog Belgian Sheepdogs are active working dogs. Read more...	Belgian Tervuren Belgian Tervuren are loyal, protective and intelligent. Read more...	Bernese Mountain Dog Bernese Mountain Dogs are gentle, devoted family dogs. Read more...
Bloodhound Bloodhounds are friendly and good with children. Read more...	Black & Tan Coonhound Black and Tan Coonhounds are good with children. Read more...	Borzoi Borzois are quiet and calm in the house. Read more...
Briard Briards possess strong, protective instincts. Read more...	Bouvier des Flandres Bouviers have a good sense of smell and strong protection and herding instincts. Read more...	Bullmastiff Bullmastiffs are big dogs with a strong prey drive. Read more...
Curly Coated Retriever Curly-Coated Retrievers want to be a part of the family. Read more..	Collie Collies are loyal, devoted, and obedient. Read more...	Doberman Pinscher Loyal and protective, Dobermans are good watchdogs. Read more...
English Setter English Setters are very people-oriented and make great family dogs. Read more...	Dogo Argentino Loyal and protective of his owners, Dogo Argentino are good watchdogs. Read more...	German Shepherd Dog German Shepherds make good watchdogs and are often used for police work. Read more...
Giant Schnauzer Giant Schnauzers like to play, and are generally protective of their family. Read more...	German Wirehaired Pointer GWP's enjoy being a part of the family. Read more...	Great Dane Great Danes are loyal family companions that are good with kids if raised with them. Read more...
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are loyal and make good watchdogs. Read more...	Great Pyrenees Great Pyrenees are good housedogs. Generally calm, they can be very protective. Read more...	Greyhound Greyhounds are typically gentle and laid-back indoors. Read more...
Irish Setter Irish Setters are active dogs that need a large, well-fenced yard	Ibizan Hound Ibizan Hounds are a soft-hearted, affectionate breed. Read more...	Irish Wolfhound Irish Wolfhounds need daily exercise to grow into healthy adults. Read more...
Kuvasz Kuvasz are protective dogs, and early socialization is important. Read more...	Mastiff Mastiffs require early socialization and consistent obedience training. Read more...	Newfoundland Newfoundlands are even-tempered dogs that are good with children. Read more...
Neopolitan Mastiff Neapolitan Mastiffs are intimidating due to their large size and deep bark. Read more...	Old English Sheepdog Old English Sheepdogs are happy, playful dogs. Read more...	Rhodesian Ridgeback Rhodesian Ridgebacks are strong-willed dogs that are devoted to their owners. Read more...
Otter Hound Otter Hounds are even-tempered dogs that are good with families. Read more...	Rottweiler Rottweilers have strong territorial instincts. Read more...	Saluki The Saluki dates as far back as 5000 years BC. Read more...
Sloughi Sloughis are noble dogs and can be reserved with strangers. Read more...	Wolfdog Wolfdogs are very devoted to their owners and can be quite vary of strangers. Read more...	Weimaraner Weimaraners make good family pets and are good with children. Read more...
Gordon Setter Gordon Setters are outgoing, loyal and good with families. Read more...	Anatolian Shepherd Anatolian Shepherds are loyal to and protective of their owners. Read more...	Pointer Pointers are energetic dogs that require a well-fenced yard. Read more...
Saint Bernard Saint Bernards are good-natured dogs that enjoy being with their family. Read more...	Scottish Deerhound Deerhounds are typically good with children and make good family dogs. Read more...