Weimaraner At-a-Glance
One of the newer breeds, Weimaraners date back to the early 19th century. They were bred in Germany as hunting dogs for nobility only, as …
Large Dog Breed Summaries – Fast Facts
Read our breed summaries to get a quick overview and vital statistics on your favorite large dog breeds.
Vizsla At-a-Glance
Vizslas are one of the older dog breeds and go back to the 10th century. They are a hunting dog breed that originated in Hungary, …
Siberian Husky At-a-Glance
Siberian Huskies are one of the older dog breeds. They originated with the Chukchi people of Siberia and were used as sled dogs and companions …
Scottish Deerhound At-a-Glance
The history of Scottish Deerhounds goes all the way back to the 16th century. As you may have guessed from the name, they originated in …
Saint Bernard At-a-Glance
Contrary to what you might think, the Saint Bernard dog breed was not named after the religious St. Bernard. Actually, they are named after the …
Rottweiler At-a-Glance
Rottweilers have a long and storied history, going all the way back to the mastiff dogs used by Roman legions! During the middle ages, these …
Rhodesian Ridgeback At-a-Glance
Rhodesian Ridgebacks originally came from Southern Africa, in the region we now call Zimbabwe. While they are not one of the giant dog breeds, these …
Perro de Presa Canario At-a-Glance
Perro de Presa Canarios are a large and powerful breed from the Canary Islands, where their primary jobs were guarding and herding livestock. But their …
Portuguese Water Dog At-a-Glance
Portuguese Water Dogs have been around for a long time – centuries in fact! As the name suggests, they originated in Portugal and were bred …
Old English Sheepdog At-a-Glance
English Sheepdogs are probably the most recognized dogs of any breed and are wildly popular at dog shows. They originated in England back in the …
Newfoundland At-a-Glance
Newfoundlands originally came from Canada, where they were used as water rescue dogs and by fishermen to pull carts and nets. With their thick, waterproof …
Neopolitan Mastiff At-a-Glance
The Neapolitan Mastiff is an ancient breed originating from Italy. Bred to be guard dogs and defenders, this awesome and giant Mastiff descends from the …
English Mastiff At-a-Glance
The English Mastiff is a giant breed of dog with an intimidating appearance. It originated in England and has a long and fascinating history dating …
Bullmastiff At-a-Glance
Bred from a blend of the powerful Mastiff and the tenacious Bulldog, Bullmastiffs originated in England way back in the 1860s. Their job was to …
Leonberger At-a-Glance
The Leonberger is a large dog breed that originated in Germany in the mid-1800s, where they were used as working dogs for the farm. Over …
Labrador Retriever At-a-Glance
Ah, the trusty Labrador retriever! This breed is like the Swiss Army knife of the dog world – they can do it all! Originally bred …
Komondor At-a-Glance
The Komondor is a large Hungarian breed that was originally used to protect flocks of sheep. It is believed to have descended from the Caucasian …
Irish Wolfhound At-a-Glance
Irish Wolfhounds are a giant dog breed that, of course, originated in Ireland. They are known for their immense size and muscular build, standing nearly …