Top 10 Tallest Dogs

There are many people who believe “bigger is better” and are interested to pet a tall and giant dog. But while selecting a dog breed this is not a practical approach, there are many other criteria that need to be considered while selecting a dog breed. And if your conditions, expertise and requirement allow you to go for a bigger dog breed then only you should go for them. If you think owning a giant dog is not only your fascination and you the right person to pet them and looking for a bigger dog breed, then you can refer this article to find the option to make your choice.

The Leonberger is a tall, giant and gentle and a dog that looks like a mini lion, which was originated from Leonberg, Germany from where it got its name. It is courageous, intelligent and affectionate dog, which is recognised for its stable and calm behavior. Leonberg is most recognized for its devotion and affection for its family.

Neapolitan mastiff is a giant dog breed which is a natural guard dog and have friendly, calm, quiet and affectionate nature. The Neapolitan mastiff dog is most respected to be gentle, caring and protective of children.

Kangal is a giant dog breed which was created to protect livestock from the Sivas province of Turkey. It’s commonly believed that the Kangal dogs have most powerful bite force. They are an alert, territorial, protective and reserved dogs. There is a conflict with Anatolian Shepherd Dog and Kangal, many people believe the claims that Kangal Dogs are basically Anatolian Shepherds.

The Anatolian Shepherd was originated to protect livestock in Anatolia, from where they got their name. This is a tall, strong, aggressive, protective and territorial dog breed that looks very similar to the Great Pyrenees and the Kuvasz dog. But Anatolian Shepherds are more alert and active dogs.

Bucovina Shepherds are naturally healthy, tall and strong dogs they were bred to protect livestock and guard in Romania. They are reserved but tolerant, intelligent dogs they have reputation to take down to a wolf alone. They need early training and socialization else they have a tendency to become dominant and aloof.

The Great Pyrenean dogs are sheep guard, which are descended from the Hungarian Kuvasz and the Maremmano-Abruzzese. The Great Pyrenees is tall, strong, courageous, intelligent and friendly dogs which have a good reputation to be affectionate and protective of their owner and family members.

Tamaskan Huskies are tall, sturdy, and athletic dog which was created from Ireland to work as a sledge dog but they are more popular as wolf dog. They look like a wolf, their hair coat and color and face is very similar to wolves. Tamaskans are alert, intelligent, devoted, and protective dogs, usually they are friendly, gentle, and calm, but they have pack leader and territorial bent and need early training and socialization.

The Scottish Deer hounds are hunting dogs of sight hounds category. They were created in Scotland to hunt the Scottish roe deer. Scottish Deer hounds are tall and athletic dogs that have great running stamina and speed. They look like a rough coated greyhound which are calm, gentle, obedient and intelligent by nature.

Great Danes are tall, giant mastiff dogs which were originated from Germany. Many people consider that the Great Dane is the tallest dog breed in the world, and world’s tallest dog “Gibson” was also from the Great Dane breed. But the average height of Great Dane, dogs is slightly less than the Irish Wolfhounds. Great Dane, dogs are gentle, friendly and affectionate dogs which are reliable with kids and other pets.

Irish wolfhounds are an ancient dogs from war dog category, which are the tallest dog in the world. Which are gentle, friendly and kind with nature but they are powerful, athletic and courageous dogs that can be aggressive and ferocious when needed. This breed was created to use for war dog and wolf hunting, thus they have hunting aptitude but only when needed. In general, they are calm, gentle, friendly and are reliable with kids, strangers and other pets.