The heaviest dog in the world

As a result of centuries of selective breeding, dogs—direct descendants of the wolf—differ in many ways from their wild ancestors. Today, there are approximately 400 dog breeds, divided into four groups based on size. The largest and heaviest are giant breeds. Between birth and adulthood, their weight increases almost 100-fold.

Cynologists consider five breeds to be champions in the highest weight category.

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1 Great Dane
2 Pyrenean Mastiff
3 Spanish Mastiff
4 English Mastiff
5 St. Bernard

Great Dane

The tallest of the breeds, the Deutsche Dogge, is recognized by all cynological organizations. According to standards, males are at least 75 cm tall and weigh 55-90 kg. These dogs have a powerful yet elegant build. Colors include black, brown, brindle, merle, spotted black and white (harlequin), or steel blue.

Great Danes are obedient, loyal, and patient, making excellent guard dogs and companions. The record holder for this breed is a Michigan dog named Zeus, who stood 1 m 18 cm tall and weighed 70 kg 200 g. Standing on his hind legs, this Great Dane reached 2 m 20 cm.

Pyrenean Mastiff

The Mastín del Pirineo, a Spanish herding dog, is also among the heaviest dog breeds. The average height for males is 80 cm, for females 75 cm, and the weight is 70-80 kg.

Pyrenees mastiffs They are distinguished by their intelligence and exceptional reliability, are easy to train and do not show unprovoked aggression, which is why today they are often kept as reliable bodyguards.

Spanish Mastiff

This giant breed, bred specifically to guard homes and livestock from wolves, also originated in Spain. Height of the male Spanish Mastiff The average height of a female is approximately 88 cm and weighs 80-120 kg. The average height of a female is 75-85 cm and weighs 70-100 kg. The most common colors are all shades of yellow and cream, brindle, and black.

Representatives of this breed are distinguished by a phlegmatic character; it is quite difficult to upset their mental balance, but if necessary, the "Spaniard" is capable of displaying lightning-fast reactions.

English Mastiff

English Mastiff A breed that dates back to ancient Babylon, the English Mastiff was officially recognized in 1883. The English Mastiff is a mastiff-type dog and is considered the heaviest dog in the world. Standing 70-90 cm tall, these truly gigantic animals weigh 100-110 kg. The breed's characteristic coat color is tan, with base tones of silver, yellow, brown, and apricot.

English Mastiffs are generally calm and friendly, making them excellent companions and guard dogs. The current record holder for the heaviest weight in the breed is a male named Aikama Zorbo, who was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records.

At 94 cm tall, this mastiff weighed 155.6 kg, and its body length (from the tip of its nose to the end of its tail) was 251 cm. The owner of this huge animal is Englishman Chris Iraklides.

St. Bernard

This breed was developed in Switzerland and used in the Alps as a mountain rescue dog. According to the FCI (Federation Internationale des Congrès Cynologiques), the height St. Bernard must be at least 70 cm and weigh at least 80 kg.

Saint Bernards are very hardy and have a calm, somewhat phlegmatic, and very friendly nature, making them excellent family companions. Although by standards, Saint Bernards are smaller in both weight and height than English Mastiffs, it is this breed that has become the absolute champion in weight. Benedictine, a Saint Bernard from the United States, made history as the heaviest dog in the world, weighing 166.4 kg.

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