Read About Biggest Dog Breed

Biggest Dog Breed and everything you need to know about it is contained in this article. The term 'Biggest' applies to the Irish Wolfhound which is the tallest or Saint Bernard and Mastiff which are the heaviest of all dogs.

Biggest Dog Breed - Dog Type Facts

1. Type Description:

   Dogs come in various sizes and some of them are very huge. Big dogs can be either tall or massive.

2. Varieties:

   The tallest dog is the Irish Wolfhound and the heaviest dog can be the English Mastiff or the Saint Bernard

3. AKC Group:

   Irish wolf hound belongs to the hound group. English Mastiff and Saint Bernard belong to the working group.

4. Popularity:

   The size of these dogs makes them difficult to maintain. Saint Bernard and the Mastiff are quite popular among households but The Irish wolfhound is not popular.

5. History:

   Saint Bernard originated in Switzerland, Mastiff in England and the Irish wolfhound was bred in Ireland. All these dogs' origins date back to antiquity.

6. Physical Traits:

   The Irish wolfhound is the tallest with its height reaching around 32 inches. Saint Bernard and the Mastiff are the heaviest dogs weighing nearly 180 pounds.

Biggest Dog Breed - Dog Type Defining Characteristics

1. Shared Characteristics:

   The Mastiff is an aggressive dog while Irish Wolfhound and Saint Bernard are not that aggressive. All these dogs have an independent nature.

2. Training:

   Though these dogs learn quickly their massive size and independent nature makes them quite difficult to train. They should be given firm training and they should be trained for obedience.

3. Child Friendly:

   They are good with children if they are properly socialized. They are not recommended with toddlers.

Biggest Dog Breed - Dog Type Concerns

1. Benefits:

   Saint Bernard and Mastiff make good watch dogs. Saint Bernard and the Irish Wolfhound make very good household dogs.

2. Liabilities:

   Sheer size of these dogs is a problem as they are difficult to manage and train. They take up a lot of space in cars and your house. Mastiff is known to be very aggressive if not trained properly.

3. Health Issues:

   Hip dysplasia is a common problem in these dogs. Saint Bernard and Mastiff are prone to Entropion (an eyelid problem).

4. Specific Care Needs:

   Always use a leash when taking these dogs in public.

5. Special Household Needs:

   They yard should be properly fenced and make sure they get enough room in the house.

Biggest Dog Breed - How to Choose a Dog Type

1. What to Look for:

   Check the dogs' legs as these dogs are prone to hip dysplasia. Make sure they don't have any eye problems.

2. Supplies:

   These dogs eat a lot, so always enough stock of food. Make sure you have collars and leashes.

3. Expense:

   These dogs are quite expensive.