| Name | German Shepherd Dog |
| Other names | Alsatian, Berger Allemand , Deutscher Schäferhund ,GSD , Schäferhund |
| Origin | Germany |
| Size Type | Large dog breeds |
| Breed Group | Herding dog breeds (AKC) |
| Life span | 7-10 years |
| Temperament | Gentle, Intelligent, Good-tempered, Kind, Outgoing, Agile |
| Height | Male: 24–26 inches (60–65 cm) Female: 22–24 inches (55–60 cm) |
| Weight | Male: 22–40 kg Female: 22–40 kg |
| Colors | Most commonly tan with black saddle |
| Name | Rottweiler |
| Other names | Rott, Rottie |
| Origin | Germany |
| Size Type | Large dog breeds |
| Breed Group | Working dog breeds (AKC) |
| Life span | 9 -10 years |
| Temperament | Alert, Good-natured, Steady, Devoted, Obedient, Self-assured, Courageous, Calm, Fearless, Confident |
| Height | Male: 24–27 inches (61–68 cm) Female: 22–25 inches (56–63 cm) |
| Weight | Male: 43–59 kg Female: 38–52 kg |
| Colors | Tan, Black, Mahogany |
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| Name | Tibetan Mastiff |
| Other names | Do-Khyi |
| Origin | China |
| Size Type | Large dog breeds |
| Breed Group | Working dog breeds (AKC) Guardian Dogs (UKC) |
| Life span | Average 10 to 12 years |
| Temperament | Stubborn, Tenacious, Intelligent, Strong Willed, Protective, Aloof |
| Height | Female: 61–71 cm Male: 66–76 cm |
| Weight | Male: 45.4–72.6 kg Female: 34–54.4 kg |
| Colors | Blue Gray, Black, Brown, Black & Tan, Red Gold, Brown & Tan |
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| Name | Neapolitan Mastiff |
| Other names | Italian Bulldog, Italian Mastiff, Mastino Napoletano, Italian Molosso, Can'e presa |
| Origin | Italy |
| Size Type | Large dog breeds |
| Breed Group | Working breeds (AKC) Guardian dog breeds (UKC) |
| Life span | 8 - 10 years |
| Temperament | Obedient, Stubborn, Dominant, Protective, Fearless, Trainable |
| Height | Female: 58–70 cm Male: 63–77 cm |
| Weight | Male: 60–70 kg Female: 50–60 kg |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Mahogany, Tawny, Brindle |
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| Name | Great Dane |
| Other names | Grand Danois, Deutsche Dogge |
| Origin | Germany, Denmark |
| Size Type | Large dog breeds |
| Breed Group | Working dog breeds (AKC) |
| Life span | 6 -12 years |
| Temperament | Gentle, Friendly, Devoted, Reserved, Confident, Loving |
| Height | Female: 28–32 inches (71–81 cm) Male: 30–34 inches (76–86 cm) |
| Weight | Female: 45–59 kg Male: 54–90 kg |
| Colors | Fawn, Brindle, Black, Blue, Mantle, Harlequin |
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| Name | Bullmastiff |
| Other names | |
| Origin | England |
| Size Type | Large & big Dog Breeds |
| Breed Group | Working dog breeds (AKC) Guard dog breeds (UKC) |
| Life span | 8 - 10 years |
| Temperament | Alert, Devoted, Courageous, Docile, Loyal, Calm, Reserved, Protective, Powerful, Loving, Reliable |
| Height | Male: 25–27 inches (64–68 cm) Female: 24–26 inches (61–66 cm) |
| Weight | Male: 50–59 kg Female: 45–54 kg |
| Colors | Fawn, Brindle, Red |
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| Name | St. Bernard |
| Other names | St. Bernhardshund, Bernhardiner, Alpine Mastiff (archaic), Saint, Saint Bernard |
| Origin | Italy / Switzerland |
| Size Type | Giant dog breeds |
| Breed Group | Working Dog Breeds (AKC) Guardian Dog (UKC) |
| Life span | 8 - 10 years |
| Temperament | Friendly, Lively, Calm, Watchful, Gentle |
| Height | Male: 70–90 cm Female: 65–80 cm |
| Weight | 140 and 264 lb (64–120 kg) |
| Colors | Reddish-brown Brindle, Brownish-yellow, Reddish-brown Mantle, Reddish-brown Splash, Red & White |
| Name | Leonberger |
| Other names | "Leo" or "Gentle Lion" or "Gentle Giant" |
| Origin | Germany |
| Size Type | Giant dog breeds |
| Breed Group | Working dog breeds (AKC) |
| Life span | 8 - 9 years |
| Temperament | Loyal, Companionable, Fearless, Obedient, Loving, Adaptable |
| Height | Female: 65–75 cm Male: 72–80 cm |
| Weight | Female: 40.8–59 kg Male: 47.6–74.8 kg |
| Colors | Yellow, Red, Mahogany, Sandy |
| Name | Newfoundland |
| Other names | Newf, Newfie, The Gentle Giant |
| Origin | Canada & England |
| Size Type | Giant dog breeds |
| Breed Group | Working breeds (AKC) Guardian dog breeds (UKC) |
| Life span | 8 - 10 years |
| Temperament | Gentle, Trainable, Sweet-Tempered |
| Height | Male: 69–74 cm Female: 63–69 cm |
| Weight | Male: 60–70 kg Female: 45–55 kg |
| Colors | Black, Black & White, Grey, Brown |
| Name | Great Pyrenees |
| Other names | Great Pyrenees, Patou, Chien des Pyrénées, Chien de Montagne des Pyrénées, Montañés del Pirineo, Gos de muntanya dels Pirineus |
| Origin | France & Spain |
| Size Type | Giant dog breeds |
| Breed Group | Working dog breeds (AKC) Guardian Dogs (UKC) |
| Life span | 10 - 12 years |
| Temperament | Patient, Affectionate, Confident, Fearless, Gentle, Strong Willed |
| Height | Male: 28–32 inches (70–82 cm) Female: 26–29 inches (65–74 cm) |
| Weight | Male: 49.9–54.4 kg Female: 36.3–40.8 kg |
| Colors | Grey, Tan, Red, White |
| Name | Czechoslovakian Wolfdog |
| Other names | Československý vlčiak (Slovakia) , Československý vlčák (Czech Republic) |
| Origin | Czechoslovakia |
| Size Type | Large dog breeds |
| Breed Group | Herding dog breeds |
| Life span | 12 - 15 years |
| Temperament | Active, Sociable, Quick, Courageous, Lively, Fearless |
| Height | 60-65cm |
| Weight | 44 - 54 pounds ( 20-26kg ) |
| Colors | Grey, Silver-gray, Yellow-gray |
| Name | Olde English Bulldogge |
| Other names | OEB |
| Origin | United States |
| Size Type | Large dog breeds |
| Breed Group | Non Standard |
| Life span | 9 - 14 years |
| Temperament | Alert, Strong, Confident, Friendly, Courageous, Loving |
| Height | Female: 54–60 cm Male: 56–63 cm |
| Weight | Female: 25–32 kg Male: 27–36 kg |
| Colors | Fawn Brindle, Black, Brindle & White, Black Brindle, Grey, Red Brindle |
| Name | Boerboel |
| Other names | South African Boerboel, South African Mastiff, South Africa |
| Origin | South Africa |
| Size Type | Large Dog Breeds |
| Breed Group | Guard dog breeds |
| Life span | 10 - 12 years |
| Temperament | Intelligent, Obedient, Dominant, Confident, Territorial |
| Height | Male: 25–28 inches (64–70 cm) Female: 23–26 inches (59–65 cm) |
| Weight | Male: 70–90 kg Female: 70–90 kg |
| Colors | Fawn, Brindle, Cream, Red, Brown, Piebald, Mahogany |
| Name | Greater Swiss Mountain Dog |
| Other names | Swissy |
| Origin | Switzerland |
| Size Type | Large dog breeds |
| Breed Group | Working dog breeds (AKC) Guardian Dogs (UKC) |
| Life span | 10 - 11 years |
| Temperament | Protective, Alert, Self-Confident, Devoted, Good-natured, Fearless |
| Height | Male: 26–28 inches (65–72 cm) Female: 24–27 inches (60–68 cm) |
| Weight | Male: 60–70 kg Female: 50–60 kg |
| Colors | Tricolor (black, rust or tan, and white) |
| Name | Doberman Pinscher |
| Other names | Doberman, Dobie, Dobermann, Dobynm (in some countries) |
| Origin | Germany |
| Size Type | Large dog breeds |
| Breed Group | Working dog breeds (AKC) |
| Life span | 10 -14 years |
| Temperament | Intelligent, Alert, Obedient, Loyal, Energetic, Fearless |
| Height | Male: 12 to 14 in (30 to 36 cm) Female: 12 to 14 in (30 to 36 cm) |
| Weight | Male: 34–45 kg Female: 27–41 kg |
| Colors | Fawn, Black, Red, Blue, White |
| Name | Dalmatian |
| Other names | Dal, Dally, Carriage Dog, Spotted Coach Dog, Firehouse Dog, Plum Pudding Dog |
| Origin | Croatia, Greece |
| Size Type | Large dog breeds |
| Breed Group | Non-sporting dog breeds |
| Life span | 10 - 13 years |
| Temperament | Active, Playful, Intelligent, Outgoing, Friendly, Energetic, Sensitive |
| Height | Female: 21–23 inches (54–59 cm) Male: 22–24 inches (56–61 cm) |
| Weight | Female: 24–29 kg Male: 27–32 kg |
| Colors | Black & White, Liver & White |
| Name | Central Asian Ovtcharka |
| Other names | Central Asian Ovtcharka, CAO, Aziat |
| Origin | Russia |
| Size Type | Large dog breeds |
| Breed Group | Guardian dog breeds (UKC) |
| Life span | |
| Temperament | Curious, Independent, Adaptable, Bold, Strong, Imperturbable |
| Height | Female: 24–27 inches (60–69 cm) Male: 26–31 inches (65–78 cm) |
| Weight | Female: 40–65 kg Male: 55–79 kg |
| Colors | Brindle, Black, Grey, White, Piebald, Rust, Deadgrass |
| Name | Alaskan Malamute |
| Other names | Mal or Mally |
| Origin | United States (Alaska) |
| Size Type | Large Dog Breeds |
| Breed Group | Working dog breeds (AKC) |
| Life span | 13 -16 years |
| Temperament | Dignified, Playful, Affectionate, Friendly, Devoted, Loyal |
| Height |
Female: 22–24 inches (56–61 cm) Male: 24–26 inches (61–66 cm) |
| Weight |
Female: 32–38 kg Male: 36–43 kg |
| Colors | Black & White, Brown & White, Red & White, Gray & White, Seal & White, Sable & White |
| Name | Carpathian Sheepdog |
| Other names | Ciobănesc Românesc Carpatin, Romanian Carpathian Shepherd, Câine Ciobănesc Carpatin, Carpathian Sheepdog, Carpatin, Romanian Carpatin Herder, Rumanian Carpathian |
| Origin | Romania |
| Size Type | Large dog breeds |
| Breed Group | Sheep dogs |
| Life span | 12 - 14 years |
| Temperament | A very devoted, well-mannered, courageous dog |
| Height |
Male: 65-73 cm (25-29 in) Female: 59-67 cm (23-26 in) |
| Weight | Male: 32-45 kg kg (70-100 lb) |
| Name | Canadian Eskimo Dog |
| Other names | Qimmiq, Canadian Inuit Dog, Esquimaux Dog, Exquimaux Husky |
| Origin | Israel, Palestinian territories, Jordan, Lebanon |
| Size Type | Large dog breeds |
| Breed Group | Working dog breeds (AKC) |
| Life span | 12 - 13 years |
| Temperament | Affectionate, Intelligent, Alert, Loyal, Brave, Tough |
| Height |
Male: 23–28 inches (58–70 cm) Female: 20–24 inches (50–60 cm) |
| Weight |
Male: 30–40 kg Female: 18–30 kg |
| Colors | Black, White, Red, Grey, Liver, Black & White |
| Name | Komondor |
| Other names | Hungarian Komondor, Hungarian Sheepdog, Mop Dog |
| Origin | Hungary |
| Size Type | Working dog breeds |
| Breed Group |
Working dog breeds (AKC) Guardian Dogs (UKC) |
| Life span | 10 - 12 years |
| Temperament | Affectionate, Calm, Gentle, Independent, Fearless, Steady |
| Height |
Female: 25–27 inches (64–69 cm) Male: 28–30 inches (71–76 cm) |
| Weight |
Female: 50–50 kg Male: 36–50 kg |
| Colors | White |
| Name | Boxer |
| Other names | German Boxer, Deutscher Boxer |
| Origin | Germany |
| Size Type | Medium dog breeds |
| Breed Group | Working dog breeds (AKC) |
| Life span | 9 -12 years |
| Temperament | Playful, Intelligent, Friendly, Devoted, Loyal, Energetic, Calm, Fearless, Confident, Cheerful, Brave, Bright |
| Height |
Female: 21–24 inches (53–60 cm) Male: 22–25 inches (56–63 cm) |
| Weight |
Female: 23–27 kg Male: 30–34 kg |
| Colors | Fawn, Brindle, White |
| Name | Scottish Deerhound |
| Other names | Deerhound |
| Origin | Scotland |
| Size Type | Giant dog breeds |
| Breed Group | Hound Dog Breeds (AKC)(UKC) |
| Life span | 8 - 11 years |
| Temperament | Friendly, Docile, Dignified, Gentle |
| Height |
Male: 30-32 inches Female: 28 inches |
| Weight |
Male: 38.6–50 kg Female: 34–43.1 kg |
| Name | Labrador Retriever |
| Other names | Lab |
| Origin | United Kingdom, Canada |
| Size Type | Medium dog breeds |
| Breed Group | Sporting dog breeds (AKC) |
| Life span | 10-13 years |
| Temperament | Gentle, Intelligent, Good-tempered, Kind, Outgoing, Agile |
| Height | Male: 22–25 inches (56–62 cm) Female: 21–24 inches (54–60 cm) |
| Weight | Male: 30–36 kg Female: 25–32 kg |
| Colors | Black, chocolate, or yellow (pale cream) |
| Name | Golden Retriever |
| Other names | No |
| Origin | Great Britain |
| Size Type | Large dog breeds |
| Breed Group | Sporting dog breeds (AKC) |
| Life span | 10-13 years |
| Temperament | Intelligent, Kind, Friendly, Confident, Reliable, Trustworthy |
| Height |
Female: 21–23 inches (55–57 cm) Male: 23–24 inches (58–61 cm) |
| Weight |
Female: 24.8–29.6 kg Male: 29.3–35 kg |
| Colors | Golden, Dark Golden, Light Golden |
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