Best large dog breeds

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Best large dog breeds

Discover the list of best large dog breeds below, ranked by visitor votes.

Based on 0 votes, Akbash came in first as the best large dog breed, followed by Akita and American Akita. See what else users recommended in the top 10 large dog breeds list.

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Akbash
Turkey
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The Akbash is a Turkish flock guardian dog known for its excellent guarding instincts, independence and loyalty to its family. Bred for centuries to protect herds from predators, the •••
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Akita
Japan
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The Akita is a large spitz-type dog breed from Japan. It is derived from the bear hunting dogs of the Akita region, called Akita Matagi. The FCI standard describes it as a robust •••
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American Akita
Japan, USA
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The American Akita is a large and powerful dog with a broad head, straight ears and a tail curled over the back. It was developed in the USA from Akita brought from Japan after World War •••
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American English Coonhound
USA
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The American English Coonhound is an athletic, fast and extremely hardy dog originating in the United States of America. Originally bred to hunt raccoons, this breed is noted for its •••
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American Staghound
USA
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The American Staghound is a fast, agile and extremely hardy dog specially bred for hunting deer and large predators in North America. This breed is not officially recognized, being a •••
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Ariege Pointer
France
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The Ariege Pointer is an athletic, intelligent and hard-working dog, prized for its exceptional hunting skills. Originally from France, this breed was developed especially for hunting •••
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Azawakh
Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso
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The Azawakh is a sighthound originally from West Africa, known for its elegance, speed and loyalty. Bred by the Tuareg tribes for hunting and guarding, this dog is fast, hardy and •••
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Barbet 8
Barbet
France
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The Barbet is a French water dog known for its intelligence, loyalty and its water-resistant wavy coat. It is an excellent companion both for families and for hunters who are passionate •••
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Beauceron
France
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The Beauceron is a guard and herding dog originating in France, known for its high intelligence, loyalty to its master and versatility in work. Originally used for herding, the Beauceron •••
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Belgian Malinois
Belgium
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The Belgian Malinois is an exceptional working dog known for its high intelligence, impressive agility and loyalty to its master. It is used worldwide in police, military, search and •••
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