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Best Large Dog Breeds for Families

Big, gentle, family-friendly large breeds. Great with kids and loyal companions.

1

Spinone Italiano

Sociable · Docile · Patient

Large · 56–77 lbs · 10–12 yrs

2

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Faithful · Dependable · Family-oriented

Large · 85–140 lbs · 8–11 yrs

3

English Setter

Gentle · Merry · Willful

Large · 45–80 lbs · 12 yrs

4

Redbone Coonhound

Easygoing · Mellow · Affectionate

Large · 45–70 lbs · 12–15 yrs

5

Old English Sheepdog

Adaptable · Gentle · Smart

Large · 60–100 lbs · 10–12 yrs

6

Flat-Coated Retriever

Cheerful · Optimistic · Active

Large · 60–70 lbs · 8–10 yrs

7

Rough Collie

Devoted · Graceful · Proud

Large · 50–75 lbs · 12–14 yrs

8

Leonberger

Friendly · Gentle · Playful

Large · 90–170 lbs · 9–12 yrs

9

Great Pyrenees

Patient · Calm · Strong-willed

Large · 85–115 lbs · 10–12 yrs

10

Irish Wolfhound

Courageous · Dignified · Calm

Large · 105–120 lbs · 6–8 yrs

11

Bloodhound

Friendly · Independent · Inquisitive

Large · 80–110 lbs · 10–12 yrs

12

Golden Retriever

Friendly · Intelligent · Devoted

Large · 55–75 lbs · 10–12 yrs

13

Irish Setter

Outgoing · Sweet · Active

Large · 60–70 lbs · 12–15 yrs

14

Saint Bernard

Playful · Charming · Inquisitive

Large · 120–180 lbs · 8–10 yrs

15

Labrador Retriever

Outgoing · Active · Gentle

Large · 55–80 lbs · 10–14 yrs

16

Newfoundland

Sweet · Patient · Devoted

Large · 100–150 lbs · 9–10 yrs

17

German Shorthaired Pointer

Friendly · Smart · Willing

Large · 45–70 lbs · 10–12 yrs

18

Boxer

Fun-loving · Active · Loyal

Large · 50–80 lbs · 10–12 yrs

19

Bernese Mountain Dog

Good-natured · Calm · Strong

Large · 70–115 lbs · 7–10 yrs

20

Ibizan Hound

Clownish · Family-oriented · Athletic

Large · 45–50 lbs · 11–14 yrs

21

English Mastiff

Dignified · Good-natured · Courageous

Large · 120–230 lbs · 6–10 yrs

22

Otterhound

Amiable · Boisterous · Even-tempered

Large · 80–115 lbs · 10–13 yrs

23

Curly-Coated Retriever

Confident · Proud · Wickedly Smart

Large · 60–95 lbs · 10–12 yrs

24

Giant Schnauzer

Loyal · Alert · Trainable

Large · 55–85 lbs · 12–15 yrs

25

Gordon Setter

Bold · Confident · Loyal

Large · 45–80 lbs · 12–13 yrs

26

German Shepherd

Loyal · Confident · Courageous

Large · 50–90 lbs · 9–13 yrs

27

Belgian Tervuren

Courageous · Alert · Devoted

Large · 45–75 lbs · 12–14 yrs

28

Irish Water Spaniel

Playful · Brave · Hardworking

Large · 45–68 lbs · 12–13 yrs

29

Treeing Walker Coonhound

Smart · Brave · Sensible

Large · 50–70 lbs · 12–13 yrs

30

Black Russian Terrier

Intelligent · Calm · Powerful

Large · 80–130 lbs · 10–12 yrs

31

Belgian Sheepdog

Versatile · Bright · Watchful

Large · 45–75 lbs · 12–14 yrs

32

Scottish Deerhound

Gentle · Dignified · Polite

Large · 75–110 lbs · 8–11 yrs

33

Coonhound

Easygoing · Alert · Loyal

Large · 45–65 lbs · 10–12 yrs

34

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Affectionate · Bright · Sensitive

Large · 55–80 lbs · 10–13 yrs

35

Bluetick Coonhound

Friendly · Intelligent · Devoted

Large · 45–80 lbs · 11–12 yrs

36

Briard

Loyal · Confident · Smart

Large · 55–100 lbs · 12–14 yrs

37

Bouvier des Flandres

Affectionate · Courageous · Strong-willed

Large · 70–110 lbs · 10–12 yrs

38

Great Dane

Friendly · Patient · Dependable

Large · 110–175 lbs · 7–10 yrs

39

Plott Hound

Bold · Loyal · Alert

Large · 40–60 lbs · 12–14 yrs

40

Greyhound

Gentle · Noble · Independent

Large · 60–70 lbs · 10–13 yrs

41

Weimaraner

Friendly · Fearless · Obedient

Large · 55–90 lbs · 10–13 yrs

42

Alaskan Malamute

Affectionate · Loyal · Playful

Large · 75–100 lbs · 10–14 yrs

43

Mastiff

Courageous · Dignified · Good-natured

Large · 120–230 lbs · 6–10 yrs

44

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Dignified · Affectionate · Even-tempered

Large · 70–85 lbs · 10–12 yrs

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