Large
Sized Dog Breeds |
Average
Size |
Average
Weight |
Dog
Group |
Comments |
Afghan
Hound |
63-74
cm
25-29 ins. |
23-27
kg. 50-60 lb. |
Hound |
Afghans
are elegant, independent, keen, sensitive, loyal, loving
companions, calm and patient they are tolerant of children
and most other pets. They can often appear unintelligent
and this combined with their independent nature can make
them difficult to train.
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Airedale
Terrier |
56-61
cm
22-24 ins. |
20-23
kgs. 44-50 lbs. |
Terrier |
Feisty
and independent, can be affectionate and good with children
and other animals if socialised with them from an early
age. Good temperament with a possessive nature towards owner,
which makes them good all-round family dogs
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Alaskan
Husky |
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Bernese
Mountain Dog |
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Bloodhound |
58-69
cm 23-27 ins |
36-50
kgs. 100-110 lb |
Hound |
Affectionate,
affable, sensitive and sometimes reserved dogs. Good with
children but can often knock them over.Generally good with
strangers, other pets and unfamiliar dogs.
Enjoys company making them ideal family
dogs.
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Borzoi |
68-74
cm. 27-29 ins |
35-48
kgs. 75-105 lbs. |
Hound |
Large
sleek, elegant dogs, agile and strong with a great liking
for the chase.
Generally very quiet dogs at home only barking occasionally
but have a tendency to chase smaller animals if off the
leash.. Good with children and other household pets.
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Bouvier
des Flandres |
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Boxer |
53-63cm
21-25in. |
25-32kg.
55-70lbs. |
Working
Group |
Dogs
that are quiet, intelligent, playful and fun to be around,
they are a great choice for a family with children. Easy
to train they are dedicated and easily become devoted to
a family whilst sometimes being reserved around strangers.
With their smooth coat they reqiure little grooming.
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Briard |
58-69
cm
23-27 ins. |
33-34
kg 74-76 lbs. |
Pastoral
group |
Calm,
bold and courageous. Loyal to owners and intelligent making
them responsive to commands and easily trainable.
Fits well into family environment but may need their boisterous
nature curbing from an early age.
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Bullmastiff |
70-76
cm
27-30 ins. |
79-86
kgs.
170-190 lb. |
Working
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A
true gentle giant, while they are powerful and courageous
they are also calm, gentle and protective.
Very loyal and enjoying the company of humans especially
families they make great family pets. \Good with children
especially if socialised early.
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Chow
Chow |
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Collie |
51-61
cm
20-24 ins. |
8-30
kgs. 40-66.lbs. |
Pastoral |
Collies
make great family pets because they love to be with people,
and love to be part of the family. They are great with children
and often take a special interest in them. A highly intelligent
dog that is easy to train, they will bond quickly and easily
with a family and easily become watchful and protective
of the home.
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Curly
Coated Retriever |
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Doberman
Pinscher |
65-69cm
25-27 ins. |
30-40kg.
66-88 lbs. |
Working |
Large,
athletic dog, very robust and fearless making them excellent
gaurd dogs. Easily
trained they are very intelligentl and are oyal and affectionate
towards their owners but they do need early socialisation
which makes them good with childre and other pets
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English
Foxhound |
53-69cm.
21-27 ins. |
25-34
kg. 55-75 lbs |
Hound |
Friendly,
energetic dogs that are large and eager and love the company
of other dogs and animals. Highly active, friendly, and
extremely alert, these dogs have plenty of stamina and endurance.
Moderately easy to train they make independent but very
affectionate pets.
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English
Setter |
61-69
cm 24-27 ins |
25-30
kgs. 55- 66 lbs |
Gundog |
Graceful,
elegant dogs with plenty of energy.
Friendly
dog, excellent with children, has a soft mouth but can be
lively and exhuberant.
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Finnish
Spitz |
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Flat
Coated Retriever |
56-58
cm 22-23 in. |
26-34
kg. 57-77 lb. |
Gundog |
A
kind natured dog not aggressive, intelligent
and easy to train learning commands very quickly.
Reliable, trustworthy, calm, friendly, gentle and confident.
A very popular dog that is very eager to please you and
is always ready to have fun.
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German
Pinscher |
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German
Shepherd |
59-64
cm
23-25 ins. |
34-
44 kg. 75- 97 lb. |
Pastoral
Group |
A
multi purpose breed, apart from pets their more obvious
uses are Guard Dogs, Police Dogs and Guide Dogs.
Loyal and protective these dogs can make ideal family pets
but need to be socialised from puppies
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German
Shorthaired Pointer |
53-64
cm
21-25 ins. |
27-32
kg 60-70 lb |
Gundog |
Lively
exhuberant dogs full of energy and enthusiasm Enjoys lots
of exercise and games. Intelligent, easy to train learning
new commands easily. Good family dog, great with children
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German
Wirehaired Pointer |
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Giant
Schnauzer |
60-70
cm 23-27 ins. |
32-35
kg 770-77 lb |
Working
Dogs |
Intellgent,
alert dogs, bold and brave but calm and reliable. Loyal
and affectionate
Reasonably easy to train good with children and other pets
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Golden
Retriever |
52-62
cm 20-24 ins |
27-37
kg 60-82lbs. |
Gundog |
This
is another breed that has a lot of energy and will want
to play for hours. Golden retrievers are intelligent, easy
to train,loyal, and with a life span of 10-12 year will
be a long time family member.
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Gordon
Setter |
62-66cm.
24-26 ins. |
25-30
kg 55-65 lbs |
Gundog |
Happy,
outgoing dogs that are also fearless, bold and affectionate.
Quite easy to train they are generally obedient, make
ideal family pets or working gundogs, they are great with
children and other animals although they can be shy with
strangers, Generally alert they make excellent watchdogs.
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Great
Dane |
71-76
cm 28-39 ins, |
46-54
kg. 100-120 lb |
Working
Dog |
Exhuberant,
outgoing dogs that can sometimes be stubborn and independent.
Moderately easy to train (but easy to housetrain). Likes
to be part of the family and if exercised properly will
often be quiet at home, Generally make good guard dog possibly
due to appearance rather than aggression..
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Great
Pyrenees |
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Greater
Swiss Mountain Dog |
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Greyhound |
69-76
cm 27-30 ins. |
27-32
kg
60-70 lbs. |
Hound |
Loyal,
affectionate, calm dogs with a wonderful even temper. Loves
human company and belonging to a family, despite appearances
loves to relax at home.after walks. Loves children and are
generally very affectionate.
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Ibizan
Hound |
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Irish
Setter |
64-69cm
25-27 ins |
27-32
kg 60-70 lbs |
Gundogs |
Extremely
active, often excitable dogs that are also affectionate
and loyal. Great with children and family pets they make
an ideal pet dog for active families.
Reasonably easy to train they learn new commands quickly.
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Irish
Water Spaniel |
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Irish
Wolfhound |
71-80
cm 28-31 ins. |
41-55
kg 90-120 lb |
Hounds |
This
large dog is friendly, gentle and affectionate.although
can be independent. Moderately intelligent making them fairly
easy to train. Good guard dogs and great with kids being
gentle and calm, although their sheer size can lead to them
accidently knocking over babies and toddlers
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Labrador
Retriever |
56-58
cm. 22-23 in. |
26-34
kg. 57-77 lb. |
Gundog |
A
kind natured dog not aggressive, intelligent and easy to
train learning commands very quickly.
Reliable, trustworthy, calm, friendly, gentle and confident.
A very popular dog that is very eager to please you and
is always ready to have fun.
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Mastiff |
70-76
cm
27-30 ins. |
79-86
kg
170-190 lb. |
Working
dogs |
A
true gentle giant, while they are powerful and courageous
they are also calm, gentle and protective.
Very loyal and enjoying the company of humans especially
families they make great family pets. \Good with children
especially if socialised early.
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Newfoundland |
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Old
English Sheepdog |
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Otter
Hound |
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Pointer |
53-64
cm
21-25 ins. |
27-32
kg 60-70 lbs |
Gundog |
Lively
exhuberant dogs full of energy and enthusiasm Enjoys lots
of exercise and games. Intelligent, easy to train learning
new commands easily. Good family dog, great with children
and other pets
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Rhodesian
Ridgeback |
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Rottweiler |
58-69
cm
23-27 ins |
41-50
kg
90-110 lb |
Working
group |
Bold,
courageous and confident dogs they are calm ,affectionate
and protective but often not very demonstrative even with
their owners.Very intelligent and one of the easiest dogs
to train, however this should be done from early age. Good
with kids and other pets but can be very protective.
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Saint
Bernard |
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Saluki |
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Scottish
Deerhound |
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Weimaraner |
56-69cm
22-27in |
32-39kg
70-86lb |
Gundog |
Friendly,obedient,
alert and active dog with a protective and exhuberant nature.
Likes to develop close bonds with their owners.
Loyal, intelligent and obedient, making them easy to train.
Great with children |
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