A dog is the most devoted friend for any person.
Pets help you feel better, include more activity in your life, and some breeds are distinguished by their impressive size, which helps them better protect their owners.
However, one should not think that such animals are more aggressive. This is not true.
With proper training, pets of any breed will be excellent friends, and sometimes even nannies for children.
Let's take a look at the top 5 largest dogs.
Newfoundland
The breed of dogs got its name in honor of the Newfoundland Peninsula. The animals helped fishermen and saved drowning people.
The average height at the withers is 71 centimeters, and the average weight of this breed is about 68 kg. At the same time, Newfoundlands are distinguished by their intelligence, devotion and are good with children.
Great Dane
Although the height of this animal can reach up to 80 cm at the withers, and weight up to 80 kg, it will still be distinguished by good manners, intelligence and patience. It is worth adding that Great Danes can become excellent guards.
Saint Bernard
Patient and large dogs, whose height can reach up to 76 cm at the withers, and weigh up to 82 kg, get along well with children, are patient with them, but at the same time they perform the role of a guard dog well and will quickly chase away a stranger.
Irish Wolfhound
The height of such a four-legged pet at the withers can reach up to 81 cm. But although the animal has an impressive size, the breed is distinguished by its tenderness and friendliness.
Neapolitan Mastiff
This dog is created to be a guard. This animal is powerful and massive, which means that not every beginner can handle it. The pet's weight can reach 70 kg, and its height up to 79 cm at the withers.
Earlier we talked about how a dog owner can understand that his pet truly loves him.
