According to multiple sources, the biggest dog in the world is the English Mastiff. The Guinness Book of Records reports that an English Mastiff named Zorba weighed in at 142.7 kg and stood 27 inches high in 1981. However, there are other giant dog breeds that are also very large, such as the Saint Bernard, Great Dane, and Newfoundland. Here are some of the biggest dog breeds in the world, listed in no particular order:
- English Mastiff
- Saint Bernard
- Great Dane
- Newfoundland
- Irish Wolfhound
- Leonberger
- Anatolian Shepherd
- Neapolitan Mastiff
- Dogue de Bordeaux
- Bernese Mountain Dog
- Black Russian Terrier
- Bullmastiff
- Cane Corso
- Tosa Inu
- Tibetan Mastiff
- Boerboel
- Great Pyrenees
Its important to note that the size of a dog can vary greatly within a breed, and that individual dogs may be larger or smaller than average. Additionally, owning a giant dog comes with unique challenges, such as the need for more space, larger supplies, and higher veterinary costs.
