19 World’s Largest Dog Breeds You Wish You Owned

Published on December 4, 2017
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Scottish deerhound

The Scottish Deerhound, or simply known as the Deerhound, is a tall breed of hound once bred to hunt the red deer. Tracing back to the Scots and Picts (tribal people living in today U.K.), and were used to help hunt for hoofed game. Males can usually be over 32 inches (80 cm) tall, and can weigh up to 110 pounds (50 kg). A females´ height is usually around 28 inches (70 cm), and its weight ranges from 75 to 95 pounds (35–43 kg).

Scottish Deerhound

Scottish Deerhound

Bernese mountain dog

The Bernese mountain dog is a mountain dog that was originally kept as a general farm dog. In the past, large Sennenhunde were also used as draft animals, pulling carts. The breed was officially established in 1907 and in 1937, the American Kennel Club recognized it. Today, the club classifies it as a member of the Working Group. It can get up to heights up to 24–28 in (61–71 cm) for males, while females are about 22–26 in (56–66 cm) in height. The weight of this breed can actually get up to 80–120 lb (35–55 kg) for males, and 70–110 lb (30–50 kg) for females.

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Bernese Mountain Dog

Bernese Mountain Dog