Weight: Female 45 – 55kg, Male 60 – 70kg.Their temperament is excellent for households with children as they are loving and well-humoured pets who thrive in family life. They enjoy a regular walk and playtime, but overall are placid, calm and docile dogs, who are also big fans of long naps! The modern St Bernard breed is believed to be a mix that includes Newfoundland, Great Pyrenees and even Great Dane heritage.Īlthough considered a “giant dog breed”, St Bernards don’t need massive amounts of exercise. St Bernards are now infamous for helping with search and rescue for travellers who ran into danger or difficulties along the path of the Swiss mountains. The monks quickly realised the huge dogs had an instinctual sense of direction, great strength, and coped well in challenging weather conditions. They are only dog breed to have “Saint” (St) in their name! It comes from name of the hospice in the Western Alps where these dogs were bred by the monks who ran it. Unlike Beethoven, with regular, consistent training from young, St. Remember the popular 1992 American classic film “Beethoven”? The title character and star was none other than a St. Coat: Short double coat, generally white and brown.Weight: Female 54 – 64kg, Male 64 – 82kg.SAINT BERNARD (Also Known as Alpine Mastiffs) Given their friendly and sociable nature, they tend to behave well around other dogs and pets. They are an ideal choice for growing families, given their capability with children and natural protective nature.Īlthough they do not bark too much, Great Danes are sure to alert the family to potential danger given their guard dog instincts.ĭespite their status as one of the biggest dog breeds in Australia, they are as happy inside on a blanket near the family, as they are playing or walking outside. It is believed the original Mastiff type was crossed with a Greyhound, leading to the Great Dane breed.Īs their name suggest, this breed makes for great pets! They are smart, receptible to training, loving and affectionate – what more could one ask for? They are officially classified as a “working dog”, and a preferred breed as a guard dog. The Great Dane has German heritage and descends from hunting dogs during the Middle Ages. The Great Dane is another of the Australia’s biggest dog breeds – after all, when they stand on their back feet and stretch upwards, they are taller than some adults! Coat: Generally short, smooth golden brown.Weight: Female 45 – 60kg, Male 54 – 90kg.GREAT DANE (also known as German Mastiff) They respond quite well to training, and regular exercise is the secret to keeping them happy and motivated! They are protective and somewhat territorial, but are more of a silent guard dog rather than a “barking alarm”. They are gentle giants good-natured, affectionate, brave and protective – English Mastiffs possess all the qualities for an excellent companion or family pet. It goes without saying a dog of this size has impressive muscular strength and power but do not be intimidated by the Mastiff’s size! In present times, English Mastiff are still “employed” as watchdogs, favoured in police and military work and search and rescue missions. Coat: Smooth and short, generally beige with a black detailing around face.Ĭoming in at an impressive 70kg+ weight and potential 91cm height – the massive English Mastiff makes our list of Big Dog Breeds in Australia.īefore coming to Australian shores, English Mastiffs fought alongside British soldiers and were also a popular choice as a guard dog and protector from other predatory animals.In fact, we have a Bernese Mountain Dog who is an Assistance Dog, fittingly named “Bernie”! They can also be well-behaved inside – it all comes down to training, which most are highly receptive to. Over the years they were a popular choice as cattle drovers and guard dogs, thanks to their ability to be trained (and their loyalty).īernese Mountain Dogs love the great outdoors and enjoy bouts of exercise. Strong, and sturdy, they are part of the “working dog” classification. Their name is derived from their origin in Berne, Switzerland, a beautiful, mountainous area.ĭue to their thick coat and bigger build, Bernese Mountain Dogs can withstand cold weather well. This breed dates back around 2,000 years to Rome and Switzerland.
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The Bernese Mountain Dog is one of the biggest dog breeds, and reach their full adult height at about 15 months! Coat: Thick, black, white and brown double coat.Weight: Female 36 – 48kg, Male 38 – 50kg.
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