Giant dog breed
A giant dog breed is a breed of dog of gigantic proportions, described as a breed whose weight exceeds 45 kilograms (99 lb).[1] Breeds described as giant breeds include the Great Dane, Newfoundland, St. Bernard and Irish Wolfhound.[2] These breeds have seen a marked increase in their size since the 19th century as a result of selective breeding.[2]
Dog breeds described as giants tend to have more health problems than smaller dogs and have the shortest life expectancy of all dog breeds.[3]
Large dog breeds[4]
- Anatolian Shepard
- Bernese Mountain Dog
- Black Russian Terrier
- Bullmastiff
- Dogue de Bordeaux
- Cane Corso
- Great Dane
- Great Pyrenees
- Irish Wolfhound
- Leonberger
- Mastiff
- Neapolitan Mastiff
- Newfoundland
- Saint Bernard
- Scottish Deerhound
- Tibetan Mastiff
Categorization
To be put in the category of "giant dog breed", a dog needs to be over 99lb (45kg).[5]
Health concerns[6]
When considering adopting or buying a giant breed dog, one must consider that the larger the dog the more health concerns that come with it.
A few health concerns include:
- Degenerative joint disease
- Gastric dilation volvulus
- Wobbler syndrome
- Canine hip dysplasia
Life expectancy
Along with several health concerns, giant dog breeds also carry a shorter life expectancy than their smaller canine companions. Large breed dog can expect to live an average of 10-12 years[7], while giant breed dogs will last 8-10 years on average. In general, the larger the breed, the shorter the lifespan.
See also
References
- ^ Glickman, Lawrence; Glickman, Nita W.; Schellenberg, Diana B.; Raghavan, Malathi; Lee, Tana (2000-11-15). "Non-dietary risk factors for gastric dilatation-volvulus in large and giant breed dogs". Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 217 (10). American Veterinary Medical Association: 1492–1499. doi:10.2460/javma.2000.217.1492. PMID 11128539.
- ^ a b Galis, Frietson; Van Der Sluijs, Inke; Van Dooren, Tom J.M.; Metz, Johan A.J.; Nussbaumer, Marc (2006-06-20). "Do large dogs die young?". Journal of Experimental Zoology. 308B (2). Wiley-Blackwell: 119–126. doi:10.1002/jez.b.21116. PMID 16788896.
- ^ Mehus-Roe, Kristin (2005). "The Dog For You". The Original Dog Bible. BowTie Press. pp. 62–63. ISBN 1-931993-34-3.
- ^ "Largest Dog Breeds – Page 6 of 6". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
- ^ "Puppy Weight Chart: This is How Big Your Dog Will Be". www.dog-care-knowledge.com. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
- ^ "Giant Dog Breeds: 4 Common Health Issues". BeChewy. 2018-05-10. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
- ^ Jul 14, Anna Burke; Jul 14, 2016 | 5 Minutes; Minutes, 2016 | 5. "How Long Do Dogs Live?". American Kennel Club. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
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