Extra Large Breeds

A close-up of a Boerboel lying down and looking directly at the camera. The dog has a short fawn-colored coat, a black muzzle, droopy ears, and a broad, muscular face, with a softly blurred dark background.

Boerboel

Boerboels are highly protective, and were originally bred in South Africa to guard homes and farms, and to protect livestock.
A large fawn-coloured Bullmastiff with a black mask stands alert on a sandy beach, facing slightly to the side. Gentle waves roll onto the shoreline in the background, while the dog’s muscular build and broad chest are highlighted by the natural daylight.

Bullmastiff

Bullmastiffs were originally developed in England during the 1800s to help gamekeepers protect large estates.
A large merle Great Dane stands alert in a grassy field, showing its tall, muscular frame and distinctive gray coat with black patches. Bare trees and a cloudy sky form a soft, natural backdrop behind the dog.

Great Dane

Originally bred to hunt large animals like wild boars, Great Danes were valued for their strength, speed, and bravery.
Irish Wolfhound standing in a field of tall, dry grass, looking off to the side with its mouth open and tongue slightly out. The large dog has a shaggy gray coat, a long muzzle, and a gentle expression. The softly blurred natural background emphasises the breed’s rugged appearance and impressive size.

Irish Wolfhound

Irish Wolfhounds were originally bred as hunting dogs, especially for chasing and bringing down large animals.
A close-up side profile of a black Cane Corso dog outdoors, showing its muscular head, glossy short coat, folded ears, and amber-brown eye. The dog is panting slightly with its tongue visible, while a softly blurred natural background highlights its strong, attentive expression.

Italian Cane Corso

The Italian Cane Corso was originally developed in Italy as a hardworking farm dog that could handle a variety of tasks.
Fawn-coloured Mastiff with a black mask and dark ears sitting in profile, wearing a silver chain collar and looking attentively into the distance against a softly blurred blue and grey sky background.

Mastiff

The Mastiff was originally bred to perform demanding jobs that required strength, courage, and loyalty.
A Neapolitan Mastiff with a grey coat and deeply wrinkled face standing in a grassy outdoor setting, facing the camera. The large, muscular dog has drooping ears, prominent jowls, and a white patch on its chest. Trees and natural vegetation are softly blurred in the background.

Neapolitan Mastiff

Neapolitan Mastiffs were originally bred in Southern Italy as powerful and versatile guard dogs.
Black Newfoundland dog standing on a sunlit woodland path, displaying its large build and long, thick coat while looking to the side with its tongue slightly out.

Newfoundland

Newfoundlands were originally bred as hardworking companions for fishermen in the cold waters of the North Atlantic.
A large white Pyrenean Mountain Dog stands in a grassy field, facing the camera with its mouth open and tongue out. The dog has a thick, fluffy coat, a broad head, and a gentle expression. Rolling countryside and soft-focus fields stretch across the background under warm, natural light.

Pyrenean Mountain Dog

Pyrenean Mountain Dogs, also known as Great Pyrenees, were originally bred to guard livestock in France and Spain.
Black Giant Schnauzer with a long beard and eyebrows sitting outdoors, looking to the left, with a softly blurred background.

Schnauzer (Giant)

Giant Schnauzers were developed in the mid-19th century in the Bavarian Alps of Germany as strong, versatile farm dogs.
A large Saint Bernard with a thick brown-and-white coat rests its front paws on a white railing, gazing off to the side. The background features softly blurred trees, highlighting the dog's gentle expression and impressive size.

St. Bernard

St. Bernards were originally bred in the Western Alps, where they helped guard the property and guide travellers.

Disclaimer: The size classifications provided for the breeds are based on the breed standards recognised by the Kennel Union of Southern Africa (KUSA). These measurements and weight ranges are intended as general guidelines only. Individual dogs may vary in size depending on factors such as genetics, sex, nutrition, and overall health.

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