This is a list of large dog breeds or big dog breeds. These large dog breeds are large, but they aren't the largest. They're the second largest in size. For even larger check out the giant dog breeds.
Afghan Hound
The Afghan Hound is a dignified sight hound with an independent spirit. The personalities within the breed differ drastically, but all Afghans are loyal, loving companions
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Airedale Terrier
The Airedale Terrier, the "King of Terriers," is brimming with personality. He has the trademark terrier temperament: energetic, curious, feisty,
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Akita
The Akita is a strong, courageous, and family-oriented dog. They have strong guarding instincts and are protective and territorial.
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Alaskan Malamute
This arctic sled dog was bred for strength and endurance, and you don't want to get into a wrestling match with an Alaskan Malamute!
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American Foxhound
The American Foxhound is bred to run. Foxhound owners need to make a commitment to ensure that their dogs get enough exercise.
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American Water Spaniel
The State Dog of Wisconsin, the American Water Spaniel, was bred to be a companion as well as a retriever.
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Anatolian Shepherd Dog
The Anatolian Shepherd Dog was developed, and has been bred for hundreds of years, to guard livestock.
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Beauceron
The Beauceron is self-confident, faithful, intelligent, gentle, fearless, and loyal. He tends to be aloof with strangers.
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Belgian Malinois
The Belgian Malinois is a very-fast-learning, highly-trainable, high-energy, versatile working dog. They can make great pets for highly-active, high-energy families.
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Belgian Sheepdog
The Belgian Sheepdog (also known as Groenendael) is a high-energy, highly versatile dog known for his loyalty and protectiveness.
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Belgian Tervuren
The Belgian Tervuren is a high-energy, highly devoted family dog known for his loyalty, versatility,
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Bernese Mountain Dog
The Bernese Mountain Dog was bred to be the farmer's companion, and today, a Bernese Mountain Dog will want to be by your side at all times.
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Black and Tan Coonhound
Primarily used as a hunting dog, the Black and Tan Coonhound can also make a loving family pet. They are people-oriented, gentle and playful.
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Bloodhound
Bloodhounds are the perfect companion pet for a human who wants a challenge. Their noble expression can be quite charming
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Bouvier des Flandres
The Bouvier Des Flandres is the ideal farm dog: calm, rational, and intelligent, with an independent nature. They also make devoted family companions.
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Boxer
The Boxer is alert, curious, playful, loyal and dignified. He's self-confident, courageous, strong and athletic.
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Briard
The Briard is a herding dog, bred to work, but because he also thrives on human companionship, he makes an excellent family pet for the right family.
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Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Predominantly bred as a working gun dog, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever is truly an all-around dog who loves to be at the center of an active family.
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Collie
Collies make fantastic family pets because they love to be with people, and love to be part of the family.
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Curly-Coated Retriever
The Curly Coated Retriever is a gentle, loving family companion and an enthusiastic, hardworking gundog.
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Dalmatian
Dalmatians are large dogs with even larger personalities. They are a very active breed, and some Dalmatians can be hyperactive.
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Doberman Pinscher
The Doberman Pinscher is often referred to by enthusiasts as "The Cadillac of Dogs." They've also been called "the dog with the human brain.
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English Foxhound
English Foxhounds were bred to hunt in large packs alongside the hunter who was on horseback. For this reason they are sociable with dogs, people and horses.
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English Setter
English setters are intensely friendly, sweet-tempered and good-natured! They are trustworthy with adults, children and other dogs.
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Flat-Coated Retriever
The Flat Coated Retriever is an excellent family companion and versatile working dog. He has boundless energy and requires regular vigorous exercise.
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German Shepherd Dog
The German Shepherd Dog is loyal, bold and courageous. He's self confident and utterly fearless. He won't back down if challenged!
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German Shorthaired Pointer
The German Shorthaired Pointer is primarily a hunting dog, is bred for that purpose, and so will have a high level of energy
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German Wirehaired Pointer
The German Wirehaired Pointer was bred to be "the dog who can do it all." Today, the breed is a multi-purpose hunting dog and a versatile companion dog.
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Giant Schnauzer
The Giant Schnauzer is a spirited, energetic, good-natured dog who loves his owners and is protective of them.
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Golden Retriever
The Golden Retriever is a happy-go-lucky clown. He's reliable, trustworthy, calm, friendly, gentle and confident.
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Gordon Setter
The Gordon Setter makes a loyal and loving companion who is equally happy as a gundog or an agility competitor.
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Greyhound
The Greyhound, the fastest couch potato in the world, is a sweet, gentle, affectionate, adaptable, docile, loyal, intelligent, and loving creature.
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Ibizan Hound
The Ibizan Hound is an even-tempered, energetic, incredibly athletic and agile sight hound. He needs to have an active life.
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Irish Setter
The beautiful Irish Setter makes a fantastic family pet for an active family. These happy-go-lucky dogs possess a rollicking personality.
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Irish Water Spaniel
The Irish Water Spaniel has been bred to be a companion hunting dog. They are talented retrievers and good family dogs.
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Komondor
The Komondor is known for his dignity, bravery, and strength. Originally bred to guard livestock, he is territorial and very protective of his family, home, and possessions.
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Labrador Retriever
The Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog breed in the United States (and Canada and Australia). He's owned by millions of people!
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Old English Sheepdog
The Old English Sheepdog (OES) is a sweet-tempered family pet. They are affectionate and devoted to their family and love to spend time with their people.
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Otterhound
The Otterhound is a friendly, boisterous, even-tempered, and affectionate scent hound. He loves his family, but does not constantly demand their attention.
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Plott
The Plott is a working hound. He was originally a mountain breed, raised and trained to hunt large game such as bear and boar.
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Pointer
The Pointer is good-natured, eager-to-please, and reliable. He's very good with children. He's aloof with strangers.
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Rhodesian Ridgeback
The Rhodesian ridgeback is a loving, loyal, and devoted family member. They are intelligent and independent and always have an opinion.
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Rottweiler
The Rottweiler is loyal, self-confident, calm, courageous, independent, wary, and protective. He's an instinctive guardian known as the world's best guard dog.
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Saluki
The Saluki is an independent, athletic, and spirited breed with a keen hunting instinct. These sight hounds will spot things you don't and take off after them.
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Spinone Italiano
The Spinone Italiano is a versatile hunting dog who is also an excellent family companion. They are easy to train and are willing to do whatever their masters wish.
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Standard Poodle
The Standard Poodle is good-natured and eager-to-please. He's also cheerful, loyal, proud, dignified, and extremely smart.
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Vizsla
The Vizsla has earned the nickname the "Velcro dog." Owning a Vizsla is a lot like having an extra shadow.
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Weimaraner
Owning a Weimaraner is a full-time job, but one that, if well-done, pays handsomely.
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