The biggest dogs are reliable friends

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Even in ancient times, in order to have a reliable guard and an excellent watchman in the house, people were engaged in breeding a special breed of dogs. They were frighteningly large dogs. Many of them served in the palace chambers, some were used to guard farms and pastures. Their menacing appearance, impressive size and loud barking were excellent deterrents for thieves and ill-wishers. Not everyone will have the desire to climb into a house where there is such a watchman.

How can you tell which breeds are really big and intimidating? There are many criteria by which the largest dogs are selected. First, take into account the weight. In order for a dog to be considered for the title of "largest", it is necessary that its weight be at least 45 kg. Secondly, of course, growth. Like horses, a dog's height is measured at the withers, the highest point of the shoulders. Great value forThe choice also has a formidable canine appearance.

The huge size of the dog can instill fear in others. If he also has a lush coat, then this visually makes him even larger. And that means it's even scarier. Although individuals with short hair, cropped ears or tails, small eyes sometimes also cause real horror in people.

No less important is the stoic nature of the dog. Many breeds were bred not only for protection, but also to live with people in the house. Therefore, seemingly formidable and scary dogs often have a strong, but balanced and calm character.

Specialists have recognized that the largest dogs in the world are English mastiffs. This breed was bred in antiquity. The first mention of it met about 5000 years ago. Some representatives of this breed weigh up to 160 kg. On average, the weight of a male reaches over 75 kg, and his height is 70-75 cm.

English Mastiff dogs have sad eyes and drooping cheeks, and they don't look very pretty either. But, perhaps, this is why many dog breeders love the breed. And also for her incredible sense of dignity. Every movement of the English Mastiff emphasizes greatness. Dogs have unparalleled strength, great courage and a blunted sense of pain. In the old days they were used to hunt lions. Three adult mastiffs could easily cope with any king of beasts. It is claimed that in the future many dogs, large and aggressive, descended from this particular breed.

But for all their severity, all these biggest dogs are verygood-natured and accommodating. A little clumsy, obedient and responsive, smart and smart, they love children very much and can be the best nanny for them. But when it comes to protecting the family, they turn into real monsters.

Doberman dogs are endowed with similar features. This is an excellent watchdog, fearless and energetic. He is constantly on guard. It's almost impossible to catch him by surprise. The Doberman is always and everywhere ready to protect his master, to whom he is usually very devoted. But at first glance it becomes clear that such a dog will not lick his hands and wag his tail.

Many people have the opinion that the biggest dogs are particularly vicious and unfriendly. However, this is not at all the case. For all family members, the Doberman is an affectionate and kind friend.

In our lands there are many examples of the fearlessness of dogs of this breed. For example, the brave Doberman Yurst was able to find a man 8 days after the earthquake that occurred in Armenia. He will never attack first, but he feels the enmity of a stranger from a mile away. There is a known case when a Doberman Sauer from South Africa, listed in the Guinness Book of World Records, tracked down a thief by smell, being 160 kilometers away.