The biggest dogs in the world

Drawing up various ratings now is a common thing. The biggest anaconda in the world, the most famous, the richest people on the planet, the most insane acts - lots of options. In this article we will talk about dogs. These pets become best friends for their owners, almost family members. And choosing a breed of dog, people are guided by different criteria. Some want to have a pocket "toy", while others give a real defender. The last category includes the largest dogs in the world.

There are quite a few ratings considering this issue, but they are all basically similar. Usually, the criteria are taken based on what the animal should be according to its breed standards. After all, even a poodle can be grown by a giant if it is not properly taken care of and neglected by the advice of experts regarding feeding.

So, the English mastiff with honor presents the rating "The biggest dogs in the world". The first mention of him was noted five thousand years ago. So this breed is automatically recognized and the most ancient. The weight of individual specimens reaches 150 kilograms. Previously, such dogs were used in the course of hunting for lions. Nevertheless, the representatives of this breed are good-natured, very kind to children and are very calm. Known to the whole world is the dog Hercules, whose weight reaches 128 kg and, according to the owner, was not artificially induced. The neck of this pet is 96 cm.

The largest dogs in the world are fine living in the families of their owners. And the German mastiff named George is a vivid confirmation of this. It's terrible to say, but its length from the nose to the base of the tail is neither much nor little - two meters twenty centimeters. And the weight of a dog is one hundred and eleven kilograms. George even has a separate huge bed. In general, this breed in the ranking of "The biggest dogs in the world" is second only to mastiffs. The nature of these animals is calm and balanced.

Irish wolfhounds take the third place in the ranking. They are used for hunting. Having an elegant and strong build, these dogs can grow up to 90 centimeters, and weigh more than 60 kilograms.

Of course, one can not but note that the largest dogs are also Newfoundlands. They have a long, thick coat, usually brown or black. This is the only breed whose representatives have clasps between claws on their paws. Height - 70 centimeters and weight - 70 kilograms - a common thing for such dogs.

The St. Bernards became popular due to the American film "Beethoven". These dogs belong to the ancient breed, and their growth also reaches 70 centimeters at the withers.

Everyone heard about the Caucasian sheepdog . These dogs are strong and if they are not properly educated they can become simply uncontrollable and very aggressive. In doing so, they miraculously serve as watchmen.

Scientists have done a lot of research to find out also what the cleverest breed of dogs in the world. And in the first place are the Border Collies. Cynologists of the world put these dogs to the highest position. On the second place are poodles, not without reason they act in circuses. But on this their abilities do not end. A poodle swims well and can even save a sinking person. On the third place of this rating with honor the German shepherds were placed. They are shot in many films, used as guards, policemen. It is a pity that the popularity of this breed has recently declined. People prefer not so smart pets, which, at least, is silly.

In any case, choosing a pet is not worth chasing fashion. Consider your preferences, living conditions that you can provide to the dog, its nature and its character, and whether there are children in the house.