Large Dogs
Large and giant breeds — what they weigh grown, and what that means for space, food and cost.
← All dog breeds (65)22 entries
Labrador Retriever
The world's most beloved family dog — loyal, playful and endlessly gentle.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 55–79 lb (25–36 kg)
- Lifespan
- 10–12 years
Golden Retriever
A sunshine-coloured companion with a heart of gold.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 55–75 lb (25–34 kg)
- Lifespan
- 10–12 years
German Shepherd
Courageous, loyal and razor-sharp — the ultimate working dog.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 49–88 lb (22–40 kg)
- Lifespan
- 9–13 years
Poodle
Brilliant, elegant and hypoallergenic — the dog that surprises everyone.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 7–71 lb (3–32 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Siberian Husky
Wild-eyed and wolf-like — built for adventure, not the sofa.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 35–60 lb (16–27 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–14 years
Rottweiler
Powerful, steady and deeply loyal — a guardian that needs a job and a leader.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 77–132 lb (35–60 kg)
- Lifespan
- 8–10 years
Boxer
The eternal puppy — goofy, athletic and hopelessly devoted to its people.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 55–71 lb (25–32 kg)
- Lifespan
- 10–12 years
Australian Shepherd
A working brain that never switches off — brilliant, tireless and not for the casual owner.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 35–71 lb (16–32 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Doberman Pinscher
Sleek, alert and intensely bonded — a working guardian that wants to be in the room with you.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 60–99 lb (27–45 kg)
- Lifespan
- 10–12 years
Akita
Dignified, powerful and famously loyal to one family — not a dog for everyone.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 71–130 lb (32–59 kg)
- Lifespan
- 10–13 years
Samoyed
The smiling sled dog — sociable, vocal and covered in more coat than seems reasonable.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 35–66 lb (16–30 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–14 years
Weimaraner
The grey ghost — an athletic gundog that cannot bear to be left alone.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 55–88 lb (25–40 kg)
- Lifespan
- 10–13 years
Vizsla
A russet gundog with limitless stamina and no concept of personal space.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 44–66 lb (20–30 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Alaskan Malamute
Built to haul, not to race — a powerful arctic freighting dog with a will of its own.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 75–99 lb (34–45 kg)
- Lifespan
- 10–14 years
Airedale Terrier
The King of Terriers — tall, versatile, clever and full of mischief.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 40–64 lb (18–29 kg)
- Lifespan
- 11–13 years
Irish Setter
A mahogany-red athlete with boundless energy and a slow route to maturity.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 55–71 lb (25–32 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
German Shorthaired Pointer
An all-purpose hunting dog with endless energy and an affectionate heart.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 44–71 lb (20–32 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–14 years
Greyhound
The 70 km/h couch potato — gentle, quiet and happiest on a soft bed.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 60–88 lb (27–40 kg)
- Lifespan
- 10–14 years
Rhodesian Ridgeback
A dignified African hound with a ridge of reversed hair and a mind of its own.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 71–90 lb (32–41 kg)
- Lifespan
- 10–12 years
Dalmatian
Spotted, athletic and full of stamina — a carriage dog that still wants to run.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 44–71 lb (20–32 kg)
- Lifespan
- 11–13 years
Belgian Malinois
A high-drive working dog built for police and military work — not for casual homes.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 44–66 lb (20–30 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–14 years
Flat-Coated Retriever
The Peter Pan of retrievers — cheerful, glossy and forever young at heart.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 55–79 lb (25–36 kg)
- Lifespan
- 8–10 years