In 2010, the name of the largest dog in the world became known. The dog George, famous for his size, was included in the list of the Guinness Book of Records. At 4 years old, he weighs almost 100 kg, and its length is 2.13 m. George sleeps on a separate bed. His breed is a Blue Great Dane. However, not all representatives of this breed grow to such an impressive size.
Top 10 largest dogs in the world
1. The aforementioned blue dog named George, 213 cm long, became an honorary record holder of the Guinness Book of Records.
2. Until 1984, the tallest dog in the world was considered a Great Dane named Shamgret Donzas. His height was 105.5 cm, and his weight was 108 kg.
3. In 1989, the mastiff of Aikam Zorba, due to its impressive dimensions, also got into the Guinness Book of Records. The weight of this dog was 155 kg.
4. The hardest in the world is a St. Bernard named Benedictine Jr. Black Forest Hof. At 5 years old, his weight was 140.6 kg, and his height was 99 cm.
5. St. Bernard Heidan Dark Blue became the heaviest dog in Britain. At 3 years old, he weighed as much as 138 kg. But then he went on a diet. Before his death, the dog weighed 93.5 kg.
6. The title of the largest dog in the world is claimed by a Turkish kangal dog named Kapar. While this dog is the second largest after the English mastiff. With a height of 97 cm, Capar weighs 112 kg. He trains intensely, eats a lot of fish, meat and eggs.
7. The largest dog of the Irish Wolfhound breed became Broad Bridge Michael. At 2 years old, he reached 100, 3 cm at the withers.
8. The tallest dog in the world was recognized as 3-year-old Great Dane Gibson. His height in an upright position was 2.1 m.
9. In 2001, the Neapolitan Mastiff Hercules was included in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest dog. With a height of 96 cm, he weighed 128 kg. The owner of the dog is 8 kg lighter than him.
10. Another giant lives in the Stavropol Territory - a dog named Bulldozer. Its weight is 113 kg.
The largest dog breeds in the world
So what are the largest dog breeds:
Dogs of Great Dane breed. With a growth of 80 cm, their weight can reach up to 90 kg. They are very sophisticated and elegant, they get along well with children. Fearless Great Danes, loyal to their master, become excellent watchdogs.
Another dog breed that is considered the largest in the world is the English Mastiff. These dogs reach a height of 70-76 cm at the withers with a weight of 70 to 75 kg. These dogs have rather sad eyes and a few drooping cheeks, which make them very cute. With their huge size, they are very calm and docile. But as protectors, mastiffs are also good, as they have been used as guards for thousands of years.
One of the largest dog breeds is the Central Asian Shepherd Dog, or Alabai. Representatives are able to reach 85 cm at the withers, weighing up to 85 kg. For a long time, the Alabai guarded the property of people and herds, and therefore they are excellent bodyguards. But dogs of this breed are quite difficult to educate, it is necessary to devote a lot of time to their training from an early age. They get along well with children, but it is imperative to monitor their communication.
Friendly big St. Bernards reach 90 cm in height and weigh 90 kg. This is the strongest and most resilient breed of dog. Back in 1978, its representative was able to move a load of 4, 5 m, weighing 3 tons. St. Bernard puppies can be quite stubborn, but they are easy to train. Dogs of this breed are extremely loyal to their owner. If circumstances warrant, they will defend other family members as well. At an older age, St. Bernard needs a large space, and therefore the best place to live for him will be a private house.
