These are the biggest dog breeds in the US
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![" Go big or go home " is popular not just in American sports. The expression is also a popular decision-making approach. Sometimes that also applies to having dogs as pets. Cuddling up with your dog is especially nice when it ' s a big breed. Once you ' re past their sheer size, which can be intimidating at first, big canines are usually very good tempered and loving. To compile a list of the biggest dog breeds in the United States, 24/7 Tempo reviewed data from the American Kennel Club. (We only considered breeds with male dogs weighing at least 70 pounds.) Extra-large dogs have historically been bred for hunting or for protection. They usually need daily exercise as well as socialization to develop those instincts. Another factor to consider before adding a giant four-legged member to your family is life expectancy. The average lifespan of a dog is between 10 and 13 years. But bigger dogs ' life expectancy is several years lower. These dog breeds have the shortest lifespan.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry66-xrt.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
"Go big or go home" is popular not just in American sports. The expression is also a popular decision-making approach. Sometimes that also applies to having dogs as pets. Cuddling up with your dog is especially nice when it's a big breed. Once you're past their sheer size, which can be intimidating at first, big canines are usually very good tempered and loving.
To compile a list of the biggest dog breeds in the United States, 24/7 Tempo reviewed data from the American Kennel Club. (We only considered breeds with male dogs weighing at least 70 pounds.) Extra-large dogs have historically been bred for hunting or for protection. They usually need daily exercise as well as socialization to develop those instincts. Another factor to consider before adding a giant four-legged member to your family is life expectancy. The average lifespan of a dog is between 10 and 13 years. But bigger dogs' life expectancy is several years lower. These dog breeds have the shortest lifespan.
Gizmo / Getty ImagesTo compile a list of the biggest dog breeds in the United States, 24/7 Tempo reviewed data from the American Kennel Club. (We only considered breeds with male dogs weighing at least 70 pounds.) Extra-large dogs have historically been bred for hunting or for protection. They usually need daily exercise as well as socialization to develop those instincts. Another factor to consider before adding a giant four-legged member to your family is life expectancy. The average lifespan of a dog is between 10 and 13 years. But bigger dogs' life expectancy is several years lower. These dog breeds have the shortest lifespan.
![47. Bergamasco Sheepdog • Weight: 70-84 pounds (male), 57-71 pounds (female) • Height: 24 inches (male), 22 inches (female) • Popularity: 173 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 13-15 years • Personality: Independent, Sociable, Intelligent](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-880390-imageForEntry1-FcY.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
47. Bergamasco Sheepdog • Weight: 70-84 pounds (male), 57-71 pounds (female) • Height: 24 inches (male), 22 inches (female) • Popularity: 173 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 13-15 years • Personality: Independent, Sociable, Intelligent
Slowmotiongli / IStock Via Getty Images![46. Irish Setter • Weight: 70 pounds (male), 60 pounds (female) • Height: 27 inches (male), 25 inches (female) • Popularity: 75 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 12-15 years • Personality: Active, Outgoing, Sweet-Natured](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry10-yj2.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
46. Irish Setter • Weight: 70 pounds (male), 60 pounds (female) • Height: 27 inches (male), 25 inches (female) • Popularity: 75 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 12-15 years • Personality: Active, Outgoing, Sweet-Natured
S5iztok / Getty Images![45. Clumber Spaniel • Weight: 70-85 pounds (male), 55-70 pounds (female) • Height: 18-20 inches (male), 17-19 inches (female) • Popularity: 135 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 10-12 years • Personality: Mellow, Amusing, Gentlemanly](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-880390-imageForEntry3-Qkz.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
45. Clumber Spaniel • Weight: 70-85 pounds (male), 55-70 pounds (female) • Height: 18-20 inches (male), 17-19 inches (female) • Popularity: 135 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 10-12 years • Personality: Mellow, Amusing, Gentlemanly
CaptureLight / IStock Via Getty Images![44. Beauceron • Weight: 70-110 pounds • Height: 26-28 inches (male), 24-7 inches (female) • Popularity: 121 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 10-12 years • Personality: Gentle, Faithful, Obedient](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-880390-imageforentry5-gu8.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
44. Beauceron • Weight: 70-110 pounds • Height: 26-28 inches (male), 24-7 inches (female) • Popularity: 121 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 10-12 years • Personality: Gentle, Faithful, Obedient
Canarian / Wikimedia Commons![43. Bouvier des Flandres • Weight: 70-110 pounds • Height: 25-28 inches (male), 24-27 inches (female) • Popularity: 94 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 10-12 years • Personality: Affectionate, Courageous, Strong-Willed](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-880390-imageForEntry5-0xR.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
43. Bouvier des Flandres • Weight: 70-110 pounds • Height: 25-28 inches (male), 24-27 inches (female) • Popularity: 94 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 10-12 years • Personality: Affectionate, Courageous, Strong-Willed
Volofin / IStock Via Getty Images![42. Weimaraner • Weight: 70-90 pounds (male), 55-75 pounds (female) • Height: 25-27 inches (male), 23-25 inches (female) • Popularity: 39 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 10-13 years • Personality: Friendly, Fearless, Obedient](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry14-wgv.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
42. Weimaraner • Weight: 70-90 pounds (male), 55-75 pounds (female) • Height: 25-27 inches (male), 23-25 inches (female) • Popularity: 39 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 10-13 years • Personality: Friendly, Fearless, Obedient
Bigandt_Photography / Getty Images![41. Lapponian Herder • Weight: 70 pounds • Height: 18-20 inches • Popularity: Not ranked • Life expectancy: 10-14 years • Personality: Friendly, Energetic, Intelligent](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-880390-imageForEntry7-uHt.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
41. Lapponian Herder • Weight: 70 pounds • Height: 18-20 inches • Popularity: Not ranked • Life expectancy: 10-14 years • Personality: Friendly, Energetic, Intelligent
ValerijaP / IStock Via Getty Images![40. American Bulldog • Weight: 75-100 pounds (males); 60-80 pounds (females) pounds • Height: 22-25 inches (males); 20-23 inches (females) inches • Popularity: Not ranked • Life expectancy: 10-12 years • Personality: Loyal, Self-Confident](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-880390-imageForEntry8-5OY.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
40. American Bulldog • Weight: 75-100 pounds (males); 60-80 pounds (females) pounds • Height: 22-25 inches (males); 20-23 inches (females) inches • Popularity: Not ranked • Life expectancy: 10-12 years • Personality: Loyal, Self-Confident
Aleksandr Zotov / IStock Via Getty Images![39. Doberman Pinscher • Weight: 75-100 pounds (male), 60-90 pounds (female) • Height: 26-28 inches (male), 24-26 inches (female) • Popularity: 18 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 10-12 years • Personality: Loyal, Fearless, Alert](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry20-0yy.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
39. Doberman Pinscher • Weight: 75-100 pounds (male), 60-90 pounds (female) • Height: 26-28 inches (male), 24-26 inches (female) • Popularity: 18 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 10-12 years • Personality: Loyal, Fearless, Alert
JamesBrey / Getty Images![38. Borzoi • Weight: 75-105 pounds (male), 60-85 pounds (female) • Height: 28 inches & up (male), 26 inches & up (female) • Popularity: 103 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 9-14 years • Personality: Affectionate, Loyal, Regally Dignified](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry62-kel.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
38. Borzoi • Weight: 75-105 pounds (male), 60-85 pounds (female) • Height: 28 inches & up (male), 26 inches & up (female) • Popularity: 103 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 9-14 years • Personality: Affectionate, Loyal, Regally Dignified
Fotojagodka / Getty Images![37. Rafeiro do Alentejo • Weight: 77-132 pounds • Height: 25-29 inches • Popularity: Not ranked • Life expectancy: 12-14 years • Personality: Confident, Calm, Powerful](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageForEntry11-wT9.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
37. Rafeiro do Alentejo • Weight: 77-132 pounds • Height: 25-29 inches • Popularity: Not ranked • Life expectancy: 12-14 years • Personality: Confident, Calm, Powerful
Miguel Horta / IStock Via Getty Images![36. Estrela Mountain Dog • Weight: 77-132 pounds • Height: 25-29 inches • Popularity: Not ranked • Life expectancy: 10-14 years • Personality: Alert, Intelligent, Brave](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageForEntry12-ofd.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
36. Estrela Mountain Dog • Weight: 77-132 pounds • Height: 25-29 inches • Popularity: Not ranked • Life expectancy: 10-14 years • Personality: Alert, Intelligent, Brave
Kirill Greshnov / IStock Via Getty Images![35. Hanoverian Scenthound • Weight: 79-99 pounds • Height: 19-21 inches • Popularity: Not ranked • Life expectancy: 10-14 years • Personality: Loyal, Independent, Calm](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageForEntry13-tn2.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
35. Hanoverian Scenthound • Weight: 79-99 pounds • Height: 19-21 inches • Popularity: Not ranked • Life expectancy: 10-14 years • Personality: Loyal, Independent, Calm
CaptureLight / IStock Via Getty Images![34. Black Russian Terrier • Weight: 80-130 pounds • Height: 27-30 inches (male), 26-29 inches (female) • Popularity: 126 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 10-12 years • Personality: Intelligent, Calm, Powerful](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageForEntry14-wGt.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
34. Black Russian Terrier • Weight: 80-130 pounds • Height: 27-30 inches (male), 26-29 inches (female) • Popularity: 126 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 10-12 years • Personality: Intelligent, Calm, Powerful
Elen11 / IStock Via Getty Images![33. Bernese Mountain Dog • Weight: 80-115 pounds (male), 70-95 pounds (female) • Height: 25-28 inches (male), 23-26 inches (female) • Popularity: 22 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 7-10 years • Personality: Good-Natured, Calm, Strong](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry69-ji0.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
33. Bernese Mountain Dog • Weight: 80-115 pounds (male), 70-95 pounds (female) • Height: 25-28 inches (male), 23-26 inches (female) • Popularity: 22 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 7-10 years • Personality: Good-Natured, Calm, Strong
Bigandt_Photography / Getty Images![32. Perro de Presa Canario • Weight: 84-110 pounds • Height: 22-26 inches • Popularity: Not ranked • Life expectancy: 9-11 years • Personality: Confident, Calm, Strong-Willed](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageForEntry16-Pkz.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
32. Perro de Presa Canario • Weight: 84-110 pounds • Height: 22-26 inches • Popularity: Not ranked • Life expectancy: 9-11 years • Personality: Confident, Calm, Strong-Willed
Volofin / IStock Via Getty Images![31. Rhodesian Ridgeback • Weight: 85 pounds (male), 70 pounds (female) • Height: 25-27 inches (male), 24-26 inches (female) • Popularity: 42 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 10 years • Personality: Affectionate, Dignified, Even-Tempered](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageForEntry17-m5l.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
31. Rhodesian Ridgeback • Weight: 85 pounds (male), 70 pounds (female) • Height: 25-27 inches (male), 24-26 inches (female) • Popularity: 42 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 10 years • Personality: Affectionate, Dignified, Even-Tempered
Tkatsai / IStock Via Getty Images![30. Alaskan Malamute • Weight: 85 pounds (male), 75 pounds (female) • Height: 25 inches (male), 23 inches (female) • Popularity: 65 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 10-14 years • Personality: Affectionate, Loyal, Playful](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageForEntry18-c5Z.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
30. Alaskan Malamute • Weight: 85 pounds (male), 75 pounds (female) • Height: 25 inches (male), 23 inches (female) • Popularity: 65 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 10-14 years • Personality: Affectionate, Loyal, Playful
Nemyrivskyi Viacheslav / IStock Via Getty Images![29. Scottish Deerhound • Weight: 85-110 pounds (male), 75-95 pounds (female) • Height: 30-32 inches (male), 28 inches & up (female) • Popularity: 166 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 8-11 years • Personality: Gentle, Dignified, Polite](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageForEntry19-tKn.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
29. Scottish Deerhound • Weight: 85-110 pounds (male), 75-95 pounds (female) • Height: 30-32 inches (male), 28 inches & up (female) • Popularity: 166 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 8-11 years • Personality: Gentle, Dignified, Polite
Rogerpilkington / IStock Via Getty Images![28. Central Asian Shepherd Dog • Weight: Minimum 88-110 pounds • Height: Minimum 26-28 inches • Popularity: Not ranked • Life expectancy: years • Personality: Independent, Courageous, Self-Confident](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageForEntry20-S38.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
28. Central Asian Shepherd Dog • Weight: Minimum 88-110 pounds • Height: Minimum 26-28 inches • Popularity: Not ranked • Life expectancy: years • Personality: Independent, Courageous, Self-Confident
Volofin / IStock Via Getty Images![27. Dogo Argentino • Weight: 88-100 pounds (male), 88-95 pounds (female) • Height: 24-26.5 inches (male), 24-25.5 inches (female) • Popularity: 93 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 9-15 years • Personality: Loyal, Courageous, Athletic](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageForEntry21-rmj.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
27. Dogo Argentino • Weight: 88-100 pounds (male), 88-95 pounds (female) • Height: 24-26.5 inches (male), 24-25.5 inches (female) • Popularity: 93 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 9-15 years • Personality: Loyal, Courageous, Athletic
Lunja / IStock Via Getty Images![26. Tibetan Mastiff • Weight: 90-150 pounds (male), 70-120 pounds (female) • Height: minimum 26 inches (male), minimum 24 inches (female) • Popularity: 140 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 10-12 years • Personality: Independent, Reserved, Intelligent](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageForEntry22-kZ2.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
26. Tibetan Mastiff • Weight: 90-150 pounds (male), 70-120 pounds (female) • Height: minimum 26 inches (male), minimum 24 inches (female) • Popularity: 140 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 10-12 years • Personality: Independent, Reserved, Intelligent
~User7565abab_575 / IStock Via Getty Images![25. Bloodhound • Weight: 90-110 pounds (male), 80-100 pounds (female) • Height: 25-27 inches (male), 23-25 inches (female) • Popularity: 46 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 10-12 years • Personality: Friendly, Independent, Inquisitive](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry76-qmb.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
25. Bloodhound • Weight: 90-110 pounds (male), 80-100 pounds (female) • Height: 25-27 inches (male), 23-25 inches (female) • Popularity: 46 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 10-12 years • Personality: Friendly, Independent, Inquisitive
Adogslifephoto / Getty Images![24. Broholmer • Weight: 90-150 pounds • Height: 28-30 inches • Popularity: Not ranked • Life expectancy: 8-10 years • Personality: Friendly, Watchful, Loving](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageForEntry24-2iX.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
24. Broholmer • Weight: 90-150 pounds • Height: 28-30 inches • Popularity: Not ranked • Life expectancy: 8-10 years • Personality: Friendly, Watchful, Loving
Jessica Schwabauer / IStock Via Getty Images![22. Caucasian Shepherd Dog • Weight: 99-170 pounds • Height: 23-30 inches • Popularity: Not ranked • Life expectancy: 10-12 years • Personality: Fearless, Bold, Kind](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageForEntry26-YJ7.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
22. Caucasian Shepherd Dog • Weight: 99-170 pounds • Height: 23-30 inches • Popularity: Not ranked • Life expectancy: 10-12 years • Personality: Fearless, Bold, Kind
Mikhail Dmitriev / IStock Via Getty Images![21. Great Pyrenees • Weight: 100 pounds & up (male), 85 pounds & up (female) • Height: 27-32 inches (male), 25-29 inches (female) • Popularity: 70 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 12-10 years • Personality: Smart, Patient, Calm](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry55-bh6.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
21. Great Pyrenees • Weight: 100 pounds & up (male), 85 pounds & up (female) • Height: 27-32 inches (male), 25-29 inches (female) • Popularity: 70 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 12-10 years • Personality: Smart, Patient, Calm
Paolo Seimandi / Getty Images![20. Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog • Weight: 100-130 pounds • Height: 27-29 inches (males), 22.5-28 inches (females) inches • Popularity: Not ranked • Life expectancy: 12-14 years • Personality: Loyal, Independent, Confident Guardian](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageForEntry28-UWf.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
20. Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog • Weight: 100-130 pounds • Height: 27-29 inches (males), 22.5-28 inches (females) inches • Popularity: Not ranked • Life expectancy: 12-14 years • Personality: Loyal, Independent, Confident Guardian
KisArpad / IStock Via Getty Images![19. Tosa • Weight: 100-200 pounds • Height: Minimum 21.5-23.5 inches • Popularity: Not ranked • Life expectancy: 10-12 years • Personality: Fearless, Patient, Vigilant](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageForEntry29-3uJ.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
19. Tosa • Weight: 100-200 pounds • Height: Minimum 21.5-23.5 inches • Popularity: Not ranked • Life expectancy: 10-12 years • Personality: Fearless, Patient, Vigilant
Acceptfoto / IStock Via Getty Images![18. Komondor • Weight: 100 pounds or more (male), 80 pounds or more (female) • Height: 27.5 minimum inches (male), 25.5 minimum inches (female) • Popularity: 178 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 10-12 years • Personality: Loyal, Dignified, Brave](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry60-d5g.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
18. Komondor • Weight: 100 pounds or more (male), 80 pounds or more (female) • Height: 27.5 minimum inches (male), 25.5 minimum inches (female) • Popularity: 178 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 10-12 years • Personality: Loyal, Dignified, Brave
Volofin / Getty Images![17. Kuvasz • Weight: 100-115 pounds (male), 70-90 pounds (female) • Height: 28-30 inches (male), 26-28 inches (female) • Popularity: 177 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 10-12 years • Personality: Loyal, Fearless, Courageous](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageForEntry31-Ldy.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
17. Kuvasz • Weight: 100-115 pounds (male), 70-90 pounds (female) • Height: 28-30 inches (male), 26-28 inches (female) • Popularity: 177 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 10-12 years • Personality: Loyal, Fearless, Courageous
Tom_kolossa / IStock Via Getty Images![16. Akita • Weight: 100-130 pounds (male), 70-100 pounds (female pounds • Height: 26-28 inches (male), 24-26 inches (female) • Popularity: 48 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 10-13 years • Personality: Courageous, Dignified, Profoundly Loyal](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry50-2gg.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
16. Akita • Weight: 100-130 pounds (male), 70-100 pounds (female pounds • Height: 26-28 inches (male), 24-26 inches (female) • Popularity: 48 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 10-13 years • Personality: Courageous, Dignified, Profoundly Loyal
DevidDO / Getty Images![15. Anatolian Shepherd Dog • Weight: 110-150 pounds (male), 80-120 pounds (female) • Height: 29 inches (male), 27 inches (female) • Popularity: 85 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 11-13 years • Personality: Loyal, Independent, Reserved](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageForEntry33-tCq.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
15. Anatolian Shepherd Dog • Weight: 110-150 pounds (male), 80-120 pounds (female) • Height: 29 inches (male), 27 inches (female) • Popularity: 85 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 11-13 years • Personality: Loyal, Independent, Reserved
SHODOgraphy / IStock Via Getty Images![14. Otterhound • Weight: 115 pounds (male), 80 pounds (female) • Height: 27 inches (male), 24 inches (female) • Popularity: 178 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 10-13 years • Personality: Even-Tempered, Amiable, Boisterous](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/247WallSt.com-247WS-880390-otterhound.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
14. Otterhound • Weight: 115 pounds (male), 80 pounds (female) • Height: 27 inches (male), 24 inches (female) • Popularity: 178 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 10-13 years • Personality: Even-Tempered, Amiable, Boisterous
LourdesPhotography / Getty Images![13. Leonberger • Weight: 110-170 pounds (male), 90-140 pounds (female) • Height: 28-31.5 inches (male), 25.5-29.5 inches (female) • Popularity: 98 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 9 years • Personality: Friendly, Gentle, Playful](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry71-uub.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
13. Leonberger • Weight: 110-170 pounds (male), 90-140 pounds (female) • Height: 28-31.5 inches (male), 25.5-29.5 inches (female) • Popularity: 98 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 9 years • Personality: Friendly, Gentle, Playful
Bigandt_Photography / Getty Images![12. Bullmastiff • Weight: 110-130 pounds (male), 100-120 pounds (female) • Height: 25-27 inches (male), 24-26 inches (female) • Popularity: 55 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 7-9 years • Personality: Affectionate, Loyal, Brave](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry70-zgs.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
12. Bullmastiff • Weight: 110-130 pounds (male), 100-120 pounds (female) • Height: 25-27 inches (male), 24-26 inches (female) • Popularity: 55 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 7-9 years • Personality: Affectionate, Loyal, Brave
Cynoclub / Getty Images![11. Dogue de Bordeaux • Weight: 110 pounds & up (male), 99 pounds & up (female) • Height: 23.27 inches (male), 23-26 inches (female) • Popularity: 71 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 5-8 years • Personality: Affectionate, Loyal, Courageous](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry80-pgx.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
11. Dogue de Bordeaux • Weight: 110 pounds & up (male), 99 pounds & up (female) • Height: 23.27 inches (male), 23-26 inches (female) • Popularity: 71 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 5-8 years • Personality: Affectionate, Loyal, Courageous
Bigandt_Photography / Getty Images![10. Greater Swiss Mountain Dog • Weight: 115-140 pounds (male), 85-110 pounds (female) • Height: 25.5-28.5 inches (male), 23.5-27 inches (female) • Popularity: 76 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 8-11 years • Personality: Faithful, Family-Oriented, Dependable](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageForEntry38-nv7.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
10. Greater Swiss Mountain Dog • Weight: 115-140 pounds (male), 85-110 pounds (female) • Height: 25.5-28.5 inches (male), 23.5-27 inches (female) • Popularity: 76 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 8-11 years • Personality: Faithful, Family-Oriented, Dependable
Anzze86 / IStock Via Getty Images![9. Pyrenean Mastiff • Weight: 120-240 pounds • Height: 30-31 inches (male), 25-30 inches (female) • Popularity: Not ranked • Life expectancy: 10-13 years • Personality: Gentle, Brave, Noble](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageForEntry39-fa6.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
9. Pyrenean Mastiff • Weight: 120-240 pounds • Height: 30-31 inches (male), 25-30 inches (female) • Popularity: Not ranked • Life expectancy: 10-13 years • Personality: Gentle, Brave, Noble
Virtualwolf / Flickr![8. Irish Wolfhound • Weight: 120 pounds (male), 105 pounds (female) • Height: 32 inches minimum (male), 30 inches minimum (female) • Popularity: 74 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 6-8 years • Personality: Courageous, Dignified, Calm](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry72-jnq.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
8. Irish Wolfhound • Weight: 120 pounds (male), 105 pounds (female) • Height: 32 inches minimum (male), 30 inches minimum (female) • Popularity: 74 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 6-8 years • Personality: Courageous, Dignified, Calm
Ashva / Getty Images![7. Newfoundland • Weight: 130-150 pounds (male), 100-120 pounds (female) • Height: 28 inches (male), 26 inches (female) • Popularity: 41 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 9-10 years • Personality: Sweet, Patient, Devoted](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageForEntry41-eU8.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
7. Newfoundland • Weight: 130-150 pounds (male), 100-120 pounds (female) • Height: 28 inches (male), 26 inches (female) • Popularity: 41 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 9-10 years • Personality: Sweet, Patient, Devoted
Dixi_ / IStock Via Getty Images![6. Spanish Mastiff • Weight: 140-200 pounds • Height: Minimum 28-35 inches • Popularity: Not ranked • Life expectancy: 10-12 years • Personality: Affectionate, Intelligent, Kind](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry16-g13.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
6. Spanish Mastiff • Weight: 140-200 pounds • Height: Minimum 28-35 inches • Popularity: Not ranked • Life expectancy: 10-12 years • Personality: Affectionate, Intelligent, Kind
Siur / Getty Images![5. Saint Bernard • Weight: 140-180 pounds (male), 120-140 pounds (female) • Height: 28-30 inches (males), 26-28 inches (female) • Popularity: 52 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 8-10 years • Personality: Playful, Charming, Inquisitive](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageForEntry43-mMn.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
5. Saint Bernard • Weight: 140-180 pounds (male), 120-140 pounds (female) • Height: 28-30 inches (males), 26-28 inches (female) • Popularity: 52 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 8-10 years • Personality: Playful, Charming, Inquisitive
Tobkatrina / IStock Via Getty Images![4. Great Dane • Weight: 140-175 pounds (male), 110-140 pounds (female) • Height: 30-32 inches (male), 28-30 inches (female) • Popularity: 15 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 7-10 years • Personality: Friendly, Patient, Dependable](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry77-cee.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
4. Great Dane • Weight: 140-175 pounds (male), 110-140 pounds (female) • Height: 30-32 inches (male), 28-30 inches (female) • Popularity: 15 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 7-10 years • Personality: Friendly, Patient, Dependable
RalfWeigel / Getty Images![3. Boerboel • Weight: 150-200 pounds • Height: 24-27 inches (male), 22-25 inches (female) • Popularity: 123 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 9-11 years • Personality: Confident, Intelligent, Calm](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageForEntry45-Inl.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
3. Boerboel • Weight: 150-200 pounds • Height: 24-27 inches (male), 22-25 inches (female) • Popularity: 123 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 9-11 years • Personality: Confident, Intelligent, Calm
AfricaImages / E+ Via Getty Images![2. Neapolitan Mastiff • Weight: 150 pounds (male), 110 pounds (female) • Height: 26-31 inches (male), 24-29 inches (female) • Popularity: 100 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 7-9 years • Personality: Loyal, Dignified, Watchful](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageForEntry46-n8D.jpg?width=660&height=371&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
2. Neapolitan Mastiff • Weight: 150 pounds (male), 110 pounds (female) • Height: 26-31 inches (male), 24-29 inches (female) • Popularity: 100 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 7-9 years • Personality: Loyal, Dignified, Watchful
Salima Senyavskaya / IStock Via Getty Images![1. Mastiff • Weight: 160-230 pounds (male), 120-170 pounds (female) • Height: 30 inches & up (male), 27.5 inches & up (female) • Popularity: 33 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 6-10 years • Personality: Courageous, Dignified, Good-Natured](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/2021/05/14/USATODAY/usatsports/imageforentry75-woh.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
1. Mastiff • Weight: 160-230 pounds (male), 120-170 pounds (female) • Height: 30 inches & up (male), 27.5 inches & up (female) • Popularity: 33 out of 197 • Life expectancy: 6-10 years • Personality: Courageous, Dignified, Good-Natured
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