Top 10 Heaviest Dog Breeds

1-English Mastiff 

English Mastiff

The English Mastiff, simply known as "Mastiff", is regarded as the heaviest dog breed in the world. It is a breed of very large dog, limited range of colors, huge size, having a black mask on his face and a massive head, are considered the basic features of this dog breed. The male English Mastiffs normally weigh 68-113 kg, they can reach the size of 30 inches.

2-Newfoundland Dog 

Newfoundland Dog

The Newfoundland dog is considered the second heaviest dog breed in the world. They can be of different colors such as white, black, gray, brown or black-and-white, they are basically large working dogs. The Newfoundland dogs were originally bred in the "Dominion of Newfoundland" and used for fishermen as a working dog. The male Newfoundlands normally weigh 60-70 kg, while they can reach to the height of 28 inches.

3-Neapolitan Mastiff 

Neapolitan Mastiff

The Neapolitan Mastiff, simply known as "Mastino" comes on the number three in our list of the heaviest dog breeds in the world. This ancient dog breed is also included in the list of the largest dog breeds in the world, the male Neapolitan Mastiffs can weigh 60-70 and normally they are 26-31 inches high. The Neapolitan Mastiffs are used as a guard.

4-Saint Bernard Dog 

Saint Bernard Dog

The Saint Bernard dog or St. Bernard is also included in our list of the heaviest dog breeds in the world. This dog breed is basically found in north Italy, Swiss Alps and Switzerland also considered a large dog breed that is used for rescue. The St. Bernard dogs normally weigh 65-120 kg and the approximate height of this dog breed is 28 to 35 inches.

5-Great Dane 

Great Dane

The fifth heaviest dog breed in the world is no doubt the "Great Dane", also known as "German Mastiff", while the German name is "Deutsche Dogge". This dog breed is included in the tallest dog breeds in the world, they can reach even the size of 44 inches or 111.8 cm while the minimum weight of the male Great Danes is 54 kg or 120 lb.

6-Irish Wolfhound 

Irish Wolfhound

The Irish Wolfhound dog breed is regarded as the sixth heaviest dog breed in the world. This large sighthound is originally found in Ireland and it is considered a domestic dog. The Irish Wolfhound is basically developed from the war hounds and now this breed is used for guarding and hunting. The minimum weight of the male Irish Wolfhound is 54 kg.

7-Leonberger Dog 

Leonberger Dog

The Leonberger dog breed comes on the number seven in the list of the heaviest dog breeds in the world. This dog breed is basically a giant dog breed and it is said that Leonberger dog breed is bred as a symbolic dog in the town crest. The males Leonberger normally weigh 54 kg or 120lb while their estimated height is 28 to 31.5 inches.

8-Rottweiler Dog 

Rottweiler Dog

The Rottweiler dog breed is included in the most famous domestic dog breeds of the world. This dog breed was also used as the working dog for hunting, pulling, herding and other general activities. But in this modern age, Rottweiler dogs are used as guide dogs for blind people and also as police dogs. The male Rottweiler dogs normally weigh 50-60 kg.

9-Dogue de Bordeaux 

Dogue de Bordeaux

The Dogue de Bordeaux, also known as "French Mastiff " or "Bordeaux Mastiff" is considered the ninth heaviest dog breed in the world. This dog breed is considered one of the largest and most ancient French dog breeds. The Bordeaux Mastiff is a very powerful dog breed with a strong muscular body, the minimum weight of the male Bordeaux Mastiff is 50 kg.

10-Cane CorsoItaliano 

Cane CorsoItaliano

The Cane CorsoItaliano, simply known as "Italian Mastiff", is also included n our list of the heaviest dog breeds in the world. This dog breed is originally found in Italy and is considered one of the largest Italian dog breed. The Cane CorsoItaliano are used for hunting and guarding, the males Italian Mastiff normally weigh 45 to 50 kg.

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