Large dogs: every breed over 60 cm

Over 60 cm at the withers: guard, herding, draft or hunting dogs. Often calm at home, they need space and early training, and they cost more to feed and care for. Their life expectancy is also shorter than that of small dogs.

Ranked using our 1 to 5 ratings on 20 criteria, up to date as of October 13, 2026.

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