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Best Large Dog Breeds for Families

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

1

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Faithful · Alert · Even-tempered

Large · 85-140 lbs · 8-11 yrs

2

White Swiss Shepherd

Alert · Loyal · Gentle

Large · 55-88 lbs · 12-14 yrs

3

Spinone Italiano

Sociable · Docile · Patient

Large · 56-77 lbs · 10-12 yrs

4

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Faithful · Dependable · Family-oriented

Large · 85-140 lbs · 8-11 yrs

5

English Setter

Gentle · Merry · Willful

Large · 45-80 lbs · 12 yrs

6

Redbone Coonhound

Easygoing · Mellow · Affectionate

Large · 45-70 lbs · 12-15 yrs

7

Old English Sheepdog

Adaptable · Gentle · Smart

Large · 60-100 lbs · 10-12 yrs

8

Flat-Coated Retriever

Cheerful · Optimistic · Active

Large · 60-70 lbs · 8-10 yrs

9

Rough Collie

Devoted · Graceful · Proud

Large · 50-75 lbs · 12-14 yrs

10

Leonberger

Friendly · Gentle · Playful

Large · 90-170 lbs · 9-12 yrs

11

Great Pyrenees

Patient · Calm · Strong-willed

Large · 85-115 lbs · 10-12 yrs

12

Irish Wolfhound

Courageous · Dignified · Calm

Large · 105-120 lbs · 6-8 yrs

13

Bloodhound

Friendly · Independent · Inquisitive

Large · 80-110 lbs · 10-12 yrs

14

Bernese Mountain Dog

Good-natured · Calm · Strong

Large · 70-115 lbs · 7-10 yrs

15

German Shorthaired Pointer

Friendly · Smart · Willing

Large · 45-70 lbs · 10-12 yrs

16

Newfoundland

Sweet · Patient · Devoted

Large · 100-150 lbs · 9-10 yrs

17

Boxer

Fun-loving · Active · Loyal

Large · 50-80 lbs · 10-12 yrs

18

Saint Bernard

Playful · Charming · Inquisitive

Large · 120-180 lbs · 8-10 yrs

19

Irish Setter

Outgoing · Sweet · Active

Large · 60-70 lbs · 12-15 yrs

20

Labrador Retriever

Outgoing · Active · Gentle

Large · 55-80 lbs · 10-14 yrs

21

Golden Retriever

Friendly · Intelligent · Devoted

Large · 55-75 lbs · 10-12 yrs

22

Black Russian Terrier

Intelligent · Calm · Powerful

Large · 80-130 lbs · 10-12 yrs

23

Treeing Walker Coonhound

Smart · Brave · Sensible

Large · 50-70 lbs · 12-13 yrs

24

German Shepherd

Loyal · Confident · Courageous

Large · 50-90 lbs · 9-13 yrs

25

Irish Water Spaniel

Playful · Brave · Hardworking

Large · 45-68 lbs · 12-13 yrs

26

Belgian Tervuren

Courageous · Alert · Devoted

Large · 45-75 lbs · 12-14 yrs

27

Great Dane

Friendly · Patient · Dependable

Large · 110-175 lbs · 7-10 yrs

28

Gordon Setter

Bold · Confident · Loyal

Large · 45-80 lbs · 12-13 yrs

29

Giant Schnauzer

Loyal · Alert · Trainable

Large · 55-85 lbs · 12-15 yrs

30

Curly-Coated Retriever

Confident · Proud · Wickedly Smart

Large · 60-95 lbs · 10-12 yrs

31

Otterhound

Amiable · Boisterous · Even-tempered

Large · 80-115 lbs · 10-13 yrs

32

English Mastiff

Dignified · Good-natured · Courageous

Large · 120-230 lbs · 6-10 yrs

33

Ibizan Hound

Clownish · Family-oriented · Athletic

Large · 45-50 lbs · 11-14 yrs

34

Belgian Sheepdog

Versatile · Bright · Watchful

Large · 45-75 lbs · 12-14 yrs

35

Scottish Deerhound

Gentle · Dignified · Polite

Large · 75-110 lbs · 8-11 yrs

36

Coonhound

Easygoing · Alert · Loyal

Large · 45-65 lbs · 10-12 yrs

37

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Affectionate · Bright · Sensitive

Large · 55-80 lbs · 10-13 yrs

38

Bluetick Coonhound

Friendly · Intelligent · Devoted

Large · 45-80 lbs · 11-12 yrs

39

Briard

Loyal · Confident · Smart

Large · 55-100 lbs · 12-14 yrs

40

Bouvier des Flandres

Affectionate · Courageous · Strong-willed

Large · 70-110 lbs · 10-12 yrs

41

Plott Hound

Bold · Loyal · Alert

Large · 40-60 lbs · 12-14 yrs

42

Weimaraner

Friendly · Fearless · Obedient

Large · 55-90 lbs · 10-13 yrs

43

Greyhound

Gentle · Noble · Independent

Large · 60-70 lbs · 10-13 yrs

44

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Dignified · Affectionate · Even-tempered

Large · 70-85 lbs · 10-12 yrs

45

Mastiff

Courageous · Dignified · Good-natured

Large · 120-230 lbs · 6-10 yrs

46

Alaskan Malamute

Affectionate · Loyal · Playful

Large · 75-100 lbs · 10-14 yrs

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