{"id":1813,"date":"2024-11-27T07:37:59","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T04:37:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trustedresponse.net\/?p=1813"},"modified":"2024-11-27T07:37:59","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T04:37:59","slug":"15-largest-dog-breeds-with-expert-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trustedresponse.net\/index.php\/2024\/11\/27\/15-largest-dog-breeds-with-expert-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Largest Dog Breeds with Expert Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

1) Airedale Terrier<\/h3>\n

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Another factor to consider when adopting a dog is grooming. Some require very little, while others, like\u00a0Airedale Terriers, need weekly brushing. They are super-smart and brave dogs that are very protective of their families. Like most terriers, they can be stubborn, but they’re also patient with kids.<\/p>\n

Height:<\/strong>\u00a023 inches
\nWeight:<\/strong>\u00a050 to 70 pounds
\nLife Expectancy:<\/strong>\u00a012 to 14 years<\/p>\n

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2) Golden Retriever<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Consistently among the\u00a0most popular dog breeds,\u00a0Golden Retrievers\u00a0are loyal and smart. They’re especially great choices for active owners, because they require a good deal of daily exercise and like to play\u2014and as extroverts, they’re known for being extra gentle with kids and other dogs.<\/p>\n

Height:\u00a0<\/strong>21.5 to 24 inches
\nWeight:\u00a0<\/strong>55 to 75 pounds
\nLife expectancy:\u00a0<\/strong>10 to 12 years<\/p>\n

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3) German Shepherd<\/span><\/h3>\n

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German Shepherds\u00a0are handsome, athletic, and smart as a whip. First bred as herding dogs in Germany, they’re one of the\u00a0most popular dog breeds in the U.S.\u00a0today.<\/p>\n

Height:\u00a0<\/strong>22 to 26 inches
\nWeight<\/strong>: 50 to 90 pounds
\nLife Expectancy:<\/strong>\u00a07 to 10 years<\/p>\n

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4) Labrador Retriever<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Labrador Retrievers\u00a0are about as loyal and lovey-dovey as they come, which is why they are the second\u00a0most popular dog breed\u00a0in the U.S. Their coat comes in three colors\u2014black, chocolate, and tan\u2014and because they need loads of exercise, they’re ideal for owners who love to be active outdoors.<\/p>\n

Height:<\/strong>\u00a021.5 to 24.5
\nWeight:<\/strong>\u00a055 to 80 pounds
\nLife expectancy:\u00a0<\/strong>11 to 13 years<\/p>\n

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5) Greater Swiss Mountain Dog<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, a.k.a “Swissies,” are friendly, but they also make excellent watchdogs. Originally bred in the Swiss Alps, they’re sturdy and athletic, making them perfect companions for hiking and camping trips.<\/p>\n

Height:\u00a0<\/strong>23.7 to 28.5 inches
\nWeight:\u00a0<\/strong>85 to 140 pounds
\nLife Expectancy:<\/strong>\u00a08 to 11 years<\/p>\n

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6) Otterhound<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Lively\u00a0Otterhounds\u00a0are very affectionate and love to swim! Potential pet parents should note that they’re quite vocal, so they might not be a fit in all homes.<\/p>\n

Height:<\/strong>\u00a024 to 27 inches
\nWeight:<\/strong>\u00a080 to 115 pounds
\nLife Expectancy<\/strong>: 10 to 13 years<\/p>\n

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7) Afghan Hound<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Gorgeous\u00a0Afghan Hounds\u00a0are fairly strong-willed, so they need an experienced pet parent. But they’re loyal and playful pets for owners with the time and patience for grooming their silky coats and providing plenty of exercise. They have one of the longer life spans among large breeds.<\/p>\n

Height:<\/strong>\u00a025 to 27 inches
\nWeight:\u00a0<\/strong>50 to 60 pounds
\nLife Expectancy:<\/strong>\u00a012 to 18 years<\/p>\n

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8) American English Coonhound<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Don’t let the sweet face and friendly personality of\u00a0American English Coonhounds\u00a0fool you: Originally bred to hunt clever raccoons, they’re athletes through and through and need loads of exercise and training to be good house pets.<\/p>\n

Height:<\/strong>\u00a023 to 26 inches
\nWeight:<\/strong>\u00a045 to 65
\nLife Expectancy<\/strong>:<\/strong>\u00a011 to 12 years<\/p>\n

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9) Alaskan Malamute<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Alaskan Malamutes\u00a0love to get on an owner’s good side, but they require training from a young age to develop good habits that will make them joyful pets.<\/p>\n

Height:<\/strong>\u00a023 to 25 inches
\nWeight:\u00a0<\/strong>75 to 85 inches
\nLife Expectancy:<\/strong>\u00a010 to 14 years<\/p>\n

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10) Borzoi<\/span><\/h3>\n

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The\u00a0Borzoi\u00a0is a glamorous, graceful, and devoted breed that requires consistent training. These dogs love a good chase, so you’ll need a fenced-in yard to prevent these hounds from taking off after a passing squirrel or cat.<\/p>\n

Height:<\/strong>\u00a026 to 28 inches
\nWeight:<\/strong>\u00a060 to 105 pounds
\nLife Expectancy:<\/strong>\u00a09 to 14 years<\/p>\n

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11) American Bulldog<\/span><\/h3>\n

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With a loving expression and faithful personality,\u00a0American Bulldogs\u00a0are athletic dogs that enjoy hard work and even harder play! This breed has loads of energy, so it requires firm training and early socialization to channel its personality in a productive manner.<\/p>\n

Height<\/strong>: 20 to 25 inches
\nWeight:\u00a0<\/strong>60 to 100 pounds
\nLife Expectancy:<\/strong>\u00a010 to 12 years<\/p>\n

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12) Australian Cattle Dog<\/span><\/h3>\n

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The\u00a0Australian Cattle Dog\u00a0is a smart, strong herding breed that needs exercise and training to keep out of trouble. Though full of energy, these canines are not too fond of strangers, so timid pet parents need not apply. Confident leadership and direction is key\u2014and they may still outsmart you at times!<\/p>\n

Height:<\/strong>\u00a017 to 20 inches
\nWeight:<\/strong>\u00a035 to 50 pounds
\nLife Expectancy:\u00a0<\/strong>12 to 16 years<\/p>\n

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13) Doberman Pinscher<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Doberman Pinschers\u00a0are fast and brave dogs that aim to protect, making them an exceptionally faithful and loving pet.<\/p>\n

Height:<\/strong>\u00a024 to 28 inches
\nWeight:<\/strong>\u00a060 to 100 pounds
\nLife Expectancy:<\/strong>\u00a010 to 12 years<\/p>\n

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14) Boxer<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Loving and good with kids,\u00a0Boxers\u00a0are great pets for active families. Boxers love to act silly, and as the athletes they’re named after, they need a fair amount of exercise. To help them be the best version of themselves, they should be exposed to and socialize with people of all ages and other dogs from an early age.<\/p>\n

Height:\u00a0<\/strong>21.5 to 35 inches
\nWeight:\u00a0<\/strong>50 to 75 pounds
\nLife Expectancy:\u00a0<\/strong>10 to 12 years<\/p>\n

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15) Bloodhound<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Of course,\u00a0Bloodhounds\u00a0are known for their super-sensitive sniffers, so they need long walks to keep them happy. The friendly and gentle breed enjoys being around others, including fellow dogs and children.<\/p>\n

Height:<\/strong>\u00a023 to 25 inches
\nWeight:\u00a0<\/strong>80 to 110 pounds
\nLife Expectancy:<\/strong>\u00a010 to 11 years<\/p>\n

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1) Airedale Terrier Another factor to consider when adopting a dog is grooming. Some require very little, while others, like\u00a0Airedale Terriers, need weekly brushing. They are super-smart and brave dogs that are very protective of their families. Like most terriers, they can be stubborn, but they’re also patient with kids. Height:\u00a023 inches Weight:\u00a050 to 70 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1814,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/trustedresponse.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1813"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/trustedresponse.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/trustedresponse.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trustedresponse.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trustedresponse.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1813"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/trustedresponse.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1813\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1815,"href":"https:\/\/trustedresponse.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1813\/revisions\/1815"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trustedresponse.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1814"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/trustedresponse.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1813"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trustedresponse.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1813"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/trustedresponse.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1813"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}