26 breeds · Over 50 kg (110+ lbs)
Giant Dog & Cat Breeds
The largest of all dog breeds. Despite their imposing size, many giant breeds are gentle, calm, and surprisingly low-energy indoors.
Great Dane
Dog · Germany
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
45-90 kg · 7-10 years · Shedding 3/5
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Dog · Switzerland
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
45-64 kg · 8-11 years · Shedding 3/5
Broholmer
Dog · Denmark
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
40-70 kg · 8-12 years · Shedding 3/5
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Shiloh Shepherd
Dog · United States
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
36-59 kg · 9-14 years · Shedding 4/5
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King Shepherd
Dog · United States
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
41-68 kg · 10-11 years · Shedding 4/5
Newfoundland
Dog · Canada
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
45-68 kg · 9-10 years · Shedding 4/5
Saint Bernard
Dog · Switzerland/Italy
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
54-82 kg · 8-10 years · Shedding 4/5
English Mastiff
Dog · England
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
54-100 kg · 6-10 years · Shedding 3/5
Irish Wolfhound
Dog · Ireland
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
48-70 kg · 6-8 years · Shedding 3/5
Leonberger
Dog · Germany
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
41-77 kg · 7-10 years · Shedding 5/5
Scottish Deerhound
Dog · Scotland
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
34-50 kg · 8-11 years · Shedding 2/5
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Tosa Inu
Dog · Japan
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
36-61 kg · 10-12 years · Shedding 3/5
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Kangal
Dog · Turkey
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
41-66 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 3/5
Boerboel
Dog · South Africa
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
68-91 kg · 9-11 years · Shedding 3/5
Great Pyrenees
Dog · France/Spain
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
36-54 kg · 10-12 years · Shedding 5/5
Fila Brasileiro
Dog · Brazil
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
40-50 kg · 9-11 years · Shedding 3/5
Saint Berdoodle
Dog · United States
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
32-82 kg · 8-12 years · Shedding 2/5
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Dog · Turkey
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
41-68 kg · 11-13 years · Shedding 3/5
Neapolitan Mastiff
Dog · Italy
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
50-70 kg · 7-9 years · Shedding 3/5
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Korean Mastiff
Dog · South Korea
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
64-85 kg · 7-12 years · Shedding 3/5
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Ciobanesc Romanesc Mioritic
Dog · Romania
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
50-65 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 4/5
Tibetan Mastiff
Dog · Tibet/China
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
34-73 kg · 10-12 years · Shedding 4/5
Kuvasz
Dog · Hungary
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
32-52 kg · 10-12 years · Shedding 4/5
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Central Asian Shepherd Dog
Dog · Central Asia
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
40-79 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 4/5
Komondor
Dog · Hungary
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
36-54 kg · 10-12 years · Shedding 1/5
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Dog · Caucasus Region
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
45-77 kg · 10-12 years · Shedding 5/5
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a giant dog?
A giant dog typically weighs Over 50 kg (110+ lbs). The largest of all dog breeds. Despite their imposing size, many giant breeds are gentle, calm, and surprisingly low-energy indoors. There are 26 giant dog breeds in our database.
Best giant breeds for apartments?
Need large homes with ample space. The best apartment-friendly giant breeds include breeds with lower energy levels and calm temperaments. Consider energy level, barking tendency, and exercise needs when choosing a breed for apartment living.
Are giant breeds good with children?
Many giant breeds are great with kids. Top family-friendly options include Great Dane, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Broholmer. Always supervise interactions between dogs and young children.