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Introduction
There’s a reason dogs are called man’s best friend: Dogs are loyal, loving, and adorable. But if there’s one thing that can ruin a dog’s reputation as a lovable pet, it’s their appearance. There are plenty of ugly dogs out there that look like they might’ve been victims of some kind of genetic experiment gone wrong. We’re not sure how these dogs passed the standards for being allowed out in public without having their faces covered up. Still, we love them because they’re still good at fetching sticks and making us laugh with their funny faces—even if they do look like aliens from outer space! So here are our top 10 biggest (and ugliest) dogs:
Saint Bernard
You’ve probably seen a Saint Bernard before. They’re huge and heavy, with short hair and a unique personality. You know they’re friendly, but what else makes them different?
Like most dogs on this list, they’re giant—but unlike others on this list (more on that later), these dogs are also very gentle. Not only are they good with children and other pets like cats or horses…But Saint Bernards are known for having a friendly temperament!
They have strong sense of smell: So if you leave your trash can open one night…don’t be surprised when the trash gets tipped over in the morning by your dog who is trying to get at whatever delicious-smelling food was left inside those old cans!
Irish Wolfhound
- Height: minimum of 32 inches (81 cm) for dogs at the withers
- Weight: minimum of 120 pounds (54 kg) for dogs at the withers
- Coat: short, coarse and dense
Chinese Shar-Pei
Chinese Shar-Pei
The Chinese Shar-Pei is a big dog that’s also wrinkly. It’s a large dog, as well as an ugly one.
Komondor
The Komondor is a large, white dog with a long, corded coat. He has a very strong temperament and a powerful sense of smell. The Komondor is an excellent guard dog, but he also makes an affectionate and loyal companion who can be trained to participate in various sports such as carting and agility trials. A word of caution: this intelligent breed needs plenty of exercise or else they will become bored and destructive!
Neopolitan Mastiff
The Neopolitan Mastiff is a large dog, growing to about 200 pounds, that combines the characteristics of an English Mastiff and a Neapolitan Mastiff. The breed first appeared in Italy in the early 19th century and was originally used as a guard dog for sheep farms. It makes for an excellent watchdog due to its protective nature and large size (both traits inherited from its ancestors), but these dogs are not recommended for families with small children because they have been known to knock over small children who got too close.
Great Dane
Great Danes are giant dogs with a large head, long legs and a gentle temperament. They love to play and are very affectionate. It’s important to give them plenty of exercise so they don’t get hyperactive or destructive.
Great Danes originated in Germany where they were used as hunting dogs since they could easily keep up with horses. Today, they are often kept as family pets because of their gentle nature and playful demeanor.
Scottish Deerhound
- Height: 25-30 inches (male), 23-27 inches (female)
- Weight: 65-95 pounds (male), 55-85 pounds (female)
- Life expectancy: 10+ years
The Scottish Deerhound is a tall, lean dog with long legs and an elegant gait. It’s bred to hunt deer and other game, so it has the speed and endurance of a sprinter but still has the strength to carry bigger prey. This makes them great for active people who want a dog who can run long distances with ease. They’re also known for having high intelligence and are very loyal companions.
Deerhounds tend not to bark much unless they’re provoked or there’s something unusual happening around them—they’re more likely to give off a low growl instead! Because they were bred as hunting dogs, they have a high prey drive; if they see smaller animals like cats or squirrels while out walking with you, it could lead them into trouble if you don’t intervene quickly enough! Make sure that any cats in your home know how big these guys are before bringing one home yourself!
English Mastiff
The English Mastiff is a breed of domestic dog. It was originally developed in England and Scotland as a guard dog, and it’s one of the oldest breeds. The English Mastiff has been referred to as “the world’s heaviest and most massive dog” by the Guinness Book of World Records.
The standard size for an adult male is around 140 pounds (64 kg), with females usually weighing around 100 pounds (45 kg). These dogs are very large and muscular, but their muscles are soft to the touch instead of being hard like some other large breeds such as Mastiffs or Great Danes. Their coats come in many colors including white, fawn, brindle stripes or any combination thereof along with browns ranging from light tan through dark mahogany hues which may even include shades of chocolate brown all over depending on how much pigment there is between red-yellow pigments found in black coats versus red-yellow pigments found in fawn colored coats!
Pharaoh Hound
The Pharaoh Hound is a large, long-haired dog with long ears and a long nose. They come in shades of brindle, fawn and white. Some have a mask or blaze on their face. Their body is stocky but they have big feet and comparatively small hindquarters. They are also called the Ancient Egyptian Hound because their history goes back over 4500 years to when they were first bred by the Egyptians as hunting dogs for birds and rabbits.
The Pharaoh Hound was originally used for hunting game birds such as pigeons, quail and partridge in Egypt where it originated around 2000 BC. It was also used to hunt jackal which was considered an unclean animal by the ancient Egyptians so this shows how intelligent these dogs were bred to be!
Bullmastiff
The Bullmastiff is a large dog breed of the Molosser type. It is a cross between the Bulldog and the Mastiff, although some also include Old English Bulldogs when describing its origins. Originally bred for dogfighting, this powerful and large dog can be aggressive towards other dogs if not socialized properly when young.
You won’t believe how big these dogs are.
You won’t believe how big these dogs are. They’re so big they need to be fed a special diet, walked regularly, groomed regularly and trained properly. They can take up an entire room in your house!
We’re not kidding when we say that some of these dogs are enormous, but they have good hearts and make great companions for kids who love animals. They don’t actually eat children (that’s just a myth), but if you ever saw one on the street it might just look like they were going to devour you whole!
Conclusion
We hope you have enjoyed learning about these big dogs and have found it useful. The next time you are looking for a new puppy, consider adopting an ugly dog!