English Mastiff

English Mastiffs are big dogs! You may have seen yesterday’s post about Hercules, the World’s Biggest Dog, he is an English Mastiff.

These magnificent dogs are gentle giants; calm and affectionate with their owners. But predators beware, English Mastiffs are instinctively protective and will stand between their master and danger. This dog breed has been names in the top ten guard dog breeds!

Because of their size, English Mastiffs need a good amount of room for exercise and a carefully managed diet. English Mastiffs seem to have higher obesity rates than other breeds.

This breed makes an excellent family dog and they are good with children. Is the English Mastiff for you if you are choosing a dog breed?

World’s Biggest Dog

World’s Biggest Dog... (for the real one, read this post)

This is Hercules, what a lot of dog! This lovely English Mastiff weighs almost 300lb and has been named the World’s Biggest Dog by the Guiness Book of World Records.

Choosing a dog of this breed, the English Mastiff, doesn’t mean you’ll have a dog this size but they are large dogs at their average size.

There will be more information on the English Mastiff soon!

Large Dog Breeds

Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, and this couldn't be more true than when talking about sizes. Small dog breeds can be so small you could fit them in your hand.

Large dog breeds can be so big they are taller than some people.

Check out these large dog breeds:

• Irish Wolfhound
• Great Dane
• English Mastiff
• Neopolitan Mastiff
• Newfoundland
• Saint Bernard

Looking after a large dog requires a lot of time and effort. They eat a lot and really need a large size home and plenty of exercise.

Despite their intimidating size, mostly large dogs are gentle giants and make great house pets, and guard dogs!