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What is the best large dog breed in your opinion?

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My husband and I are looking to get a dog in the near future and both of agreed that we want a large dog. We want a breed that is playful, friendly, smart, easily trained and really, really big. We have the yard for a big dog, we have no children at the moment and I am a stay at home wife, so I have the time to train a puppy. All we need is to find a breed we like. Any information is helpful and links to websites with pictures is also appreciated. Thanks a lot.
Kate C, I did mean giant breeds. Thanks.


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32 Responses to "What is the best large dog breed in your opinion?"

  • nogoodloser says:
    May 7, 2010 at 9:02 pm

    German Shepard

  • grayhambone says:
    May 7, 2010 at 9:28 pm

    chili dog is best.

  • chance m says:
    May 7, 2010 at 9:48 pm

    GREAT DANE I BREED THEM BEAUTIFUL SMART AND COMPASSIONATE

  • Destiny..... says:
    May 7, 2010 at 10:03 pm

    You want a really big dog? My brother in law has a Great Dane, and it’s the best dog I’ve ever seen. It’s playful, well trained, and VERY friendly. Although they are humongous!

  • Full Pawtential Dog Training says:
    May 7, 2010 at 10:53 pm

    i like newfoundlands. good temperaments, good with kids, goofy.

    i LOVE great danes but they are prone to so many medical problems it takes the right type of person (with money) to keep one.

  • KronicKyle says:
    May 7, 2010 at 11:02 pm

    Like really large: irish wolfhound, or great dane, or just large.. german shepard ( cause they can be trained to do anything)

  • LegallyBrunette0 says:
    May 7, 2010 at 11:38 pm

    I would have to agree, the newfoundland is a great large breed.

    heres some information on the breed

    http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/newfoundland.htm

  • vsboxerboy2000 says:
    May 7, 2010 at 11:43 pm

    I love Alaskan Malamutes (think husky but larger) but I am partial to the working breeds of snow dogs as I grew up with a Samoyed. Be careful though as intelligence usually leads to boredom which can lead to destructive tendencies or escape attempts if you don’t properly care for, exercise, and train your dog.

  • JoAnn S says:
    May 7, 2010 at 11:56 pm

    I would suggest a German Shepherd. But here is a website that might help you decide.

  • red_shorty_76 says:
    May 8, 2010 at 12:03 am

    Rottweiler

  • wallflower says:
    May 8, 2010 at 1:45 am

    If you mean large like bigger than a German Shepherd, I would say a Newfoundland, then a Great Pyrenees.

  • Lezzy_69 says:
    May 8, 2010 at 2:45 am

    any dog would be a good canidate as long as you socialize them properly, even though you don’t have kids, expose them to kids at a young age, tug on his ears feet, poke and prod ‘em, make sure they will not bite no matter what. Socialize them properly, take them to an obedience class, I’m a certified dog trainer and believe that the best way to socialize your dog is to do it in a group obedience class, stay persistant on exposing your new dog to various things, loud noises, children running, screaming, playing, riding bikes and skateboards. etc. Good Luck

  • hernandezjtaa says:
    May 8, 2010 at 3:40 am

    A really, really big dog is a Mastiff. They are fun-loving, docile, friendly, good natured dogs. If you want a big puppy, get one! :)

  • unsatisfied_autopsy says:
    May 8, 2010 at 4:28 am

    Doberman Pincsher!
    extremely loyal, friendly, 3rd smartest dog.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doberman_Pinscher

  • Carla W says:
    May 8, 2010 at 5:02 am

    I have had German Shepherds and Pitt Bulls and I love them both there is a fear of Pitt bulls but it is ALL in how you train them I have 1 now and I had one 10 years ago and I just love them they have been the best dogs I have ever had.

  • Regan L says:
    May 8, 2010 at 5:36 am

    I have a lab they are a beautiful breed.
    they are not to big but pretty big
    very smart and active can be expensive though!

  • Pandora says:
    May 8, 2010 at 6:25 am

    I really like pitbulls. They are great dogs.

  • rien.de.nullepart. says:
    May 8, 2010 at 7:18 am

    Contrary to popular belief, Rottweilers are a very intelligent, lovable breed if raised in the right kind of environment. My friends own two and they are by far the best behaved and kindest of all breeds I have seen.

    They do have health problems, as do all pure breeds, so I would suggest looking for a mixed dog from a shelter as well. It’s cheaper in the long run, and you’re saving a life.

  • Kate C *Attackofthebear* says:
    May 8, 2010 at 7:30 am

    A giant breed or large breed?

    To clairify, large breed is anywhere from 65lb to 100lbs.
    100lbs and up is a giant breed.

    I prefer giant breed dogs such as great danes, newfoundlands, saint bernards, most molosser breeds.

    For help with a giant breed puppy, join this forum:
    http://www.bigdogsporch.com
    It is mostly made up of mastiffs, mountain dogs, basically giant breed dog owners.
    They can really help you with diet for the pup. You want to make sure they grow steady and slow.

    Food:
    You want to feed an adult dog food at or below 23% protein preferably.
    Or an all life stages food.
    Examples:
    Solid gold mmelinia(dark blue shiny bag)
    Innova
    Taste of the wild
    wellness
    california natural

    Add:
    What is your lifestyle? Do you run or like to lay on the couch?
    Giant breeds tend to be couch potatos.
    If you are fairly laid back, an english mastiff might fit your lifestyle. I know an 8 month old english mastiff puppy that is already 150. My three year old great dane is only 145 which is big for a dane in America, but wont compare to the english mastiff.
    If you like to run, giant breeds are not the greatest choice. Your lifestyle would better fit a boxer or vizla(sp) to name a couple.
    Good luck in your choice.
    And for training since the pup as stated above will be huge(think 120 min by a year and still growing) is best to start early.
    Visit http://www.flyingdogpress.com and sign up for the free articles. Once you’ve done that read “It takes a pack to raise a puppy” and any others that jump out at you. They are not actual training like sit, etc. The articles are more along the lines of what the dogs behavior means and how to respond to it to get the wanted response. All the articles I have read so far(all but the jumping ones) were very helpful in understanding what my dogs true needs are.

  • Softball and Horses says:
    May 8, 2010 at 8:20 am

    GREAT PRYRENESSE (bad spelling)

  • Aarons Babe says:
    May 8, 2010 at 9:06 am

    i like labradors and golden retreivers. they are really beautiful dogs and wont even think of hurting u

  • joanplus4dogs says:
    May 8, 2010 at 9:35 am

    I had 2 danes that I adopted & hopefully will be adopting another one. I don’t think there is a more beautiful stately dog than a quality dane. They don’t really need a lot of exercise esp. past age 3yr As pups they do run around & play but they love more the cushy life style of lying on the sofa or bed. My dogs have their own bedroom with 2 sofas on the dane could have 1 to herself. Both of my danes were very bright – one was smarter but no common sense & the other was smart & had common sense. There are plenty of danes for adoption now since it does cost to keep them. If you buy from a breeder expect to pay top dollar & MUST be health tested esp. for hips & heart. Do not buy any dog without health testing & be able to examine their background up to at least 5 generations.

  • cutiebatootie9 says:
    May 8, 2010 at 9:42 am

    great dane but Samoyed’s are not so common and heard of but they are breath taking and beautiful….

  • leechytumor says:
    May 8, 2010 at 10:19 am

    definately german shepherds. friendly, easily trainable, big, cute, playful, harkworkers, the perfect breed

  • statecalifornia2009 says:
    May 8, 2010 at 10:58 am

    i dont have any websites but i can give you all the larger sizes dogs breeds you can check out on google or on yahoo search box.

    here are the herding breeds group

    giant schnauzer
    bouvier des flandres
    german shepherd
    malinois ( belgian shephard

    working breeds group

    mastiff
    bullmastiff
    neapolitan mastiff
    fila brasileiro
    great dane
    dobermann pinscher
    rottweiler
    dogue de bordeaux
    tosa inu
    anatolian shepherd
    kuvasz
    great swiss mountain
    great pyrenees
    bernese mountain
    saint bernard
    new foundland
    siberian husky
    sheepdog

    sporting dogs , gun dogs and hounds groups

    bloodhound
    afghan hound
    borzoi
    saluki
    scottish deerhound
    irish wolfhound
    greyhound
    sloughi

    terriers group

    american bull terrier

    adult poodle

  • Dr. Physics says:
    May 8, 2010 at 11:03 am

    DOBERMAN

  • bbnw75 says:
    May 8, 2010 at 12:03 pm

    One of my personal favorites is the boxer. They are very family-oriented. They have incredible personalities, very frisky then a couch potato. They want to be lap dogs. They are usually not prone to barking incessantly. They are easy to keep clean. They are very athletic but do not require you to exercise them constantly. They do drool a little occasionally. I wipe mine, like a little kid, with a napkin. They are usually very attentive and smart, but can also take a joke. They come in a variety of colors; I like the fawn color, a deep brownish-red. They have short hair, so if they are in the cold, they need protection. Too much heat can affect them, too, but mine liked to cool off in water on their own in a kiddie pool or sprinkler. Now, they are good eaters and therefore good poopers, but it is easy to pick up since it is usually firm. I’ve had Dobermans, too, but they can have serious issues. I much prefer the boxer. The health issues I’ve encountered with boxers are epile

  • cavaliermitzi says:
    May 8, 2010 at 12:31 pm

    one of the biggest dogs is the Great Pyrenees! they are giant, white, fluffy dogs and are extremely friendly!they are great with kids, grandparents…well everyone!!!!
    pictures below

    http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4PCTA_enUS307US308&q=pictures+of+great+pyrenees

  • Dalton B says:
    May 8, 2010 at 1:29 pm

    bullmastiff they are huge but are natural protectors. They get the size and protection ability from the mastiff and the heart and strength from the bulldog. They give a hundred percent without loosing control and will be by you side. Great danes are good, but they tend to have too many problems. You’ll love the BM

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