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Student Article: Top 10 Biggest Dog Breeds in the World
Rescue (verb): To save someone from danger.
Guard (verb): To protect something or someone.
Loyal (adjective): Always supporting and helping someone.
Protective (adjective): Keeping someone or something safe from harm or danger.
Livestock (noun): Farm animals like cows and sheep.
Tricolor (adjective): Having three colors.
Coat (noun): The fur or hair that covers an animal's body.
Do you love big dogs? Here are the top 10 biggest dog breeds in the world!
1. Saint Bernard
Saint Bernards are huge dogs! The heaviest Saint Bernard weighed in at an astonishing 368 lb. (167 kg) and currently holds the record as the heaviest dog of all time. Saint Bernards are strong and were used to rescue people in the mountains.
2. English Mastiff
English Mastiffs are very big. One of the biggest dogs ever recorded was an English Mastiff named Zorba, weighing in at an incredible 313 lb. (142 kg). English Mastiffs are gentle and make great guard dogs.
3. Newfoundland
Newfoundlands are strong swimmers. The largest Newfoundland weighed 265 lb. (120 kg). Newfoundlands are calm and loyal.
4. Great Dane
Great Danes are very tall, and some can weigh up to 245 lb. (111 kg). They are friendly and protective.
5. Boerboel
Boerboels are strong dogs from South Africa and can weigh up to 201 lb. (91 kg). They are good at protecting livestock.
6. Leonberger
Leonbergers have thick coats and can weigh up to 170 lb. (77 kg). They are smart and make good family pets.
7. Great Pyrenees
Great Pyrenees are big and fluffy, weighing up to 165 lb. (75 kg). They protect livestock and are friendly.
8. Irish Wolfhound
Irish Wolfhounds are very tall and can weigh up to 159 lb. (72 kg). They were once used to hunt wolves.
9. Kangal Shepherd Dog
Kangal Shepherd Dogs are from Turkey and can weigh up to 132 lb. (60 kg). They protect livestock and are very fast.
10. Bernese Mountain
Dog Bernese Mountain Dogs are gentle and can weigh up to 121 lb. (55 kg). They have beautiful tricolor coats.
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Rescue (verb): To save someone from danger.
Guard (verb): To protect something or someone.
Loyal (adjective): Always supporting and helping someone.
Protective (adjective): Keeping someone or something safe from harm or danger.
Livestock (noun): Farm animals like cows and sheep.
Tricolor (adjective): Having three colors.
Coat (noun): The fur or hair that covers an animal's body.