91 breeds · 35-50 kg (77-110 lbs)

Large Dog & Cat Breeds

Impressive, powerful breeds that make loyal guardians and family protectors. They need space, exercise, and confident ownership.

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Ragdoll

Cat · United States

4-9 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 3/5

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Ragamuffin

Cat · United States

4-9 kg · 12-16 years · Shedding 3/5

Labrador Retriever

Dog · Canada

25-36 kg · 11-13 years · Shedding 4/5

Doberman Pinscher

Dog · Germany

27-45 kg · 10-12 years · Shedding 2/5

Boxer

Dog · Germany

25-32 kg · 10-12 years · Shedding 2/5

Greyhound

Dog · Egypt/England

27-40 kg · 10-13 years · Shedding 2/5

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Springador

Dog · United States

23-36 kg · 10-14 years · Shedding 3/5

Goldador

Dog · United States

27-36 kg · 10-12 years · Shedding 4/5

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Boxador

Dog · United States

23-36 kg · 10-12 years · Shedding 3/5

Golden Retriever

Dog · Scotland

25-34 kg · 10-12 years · Shedding 5/5

Collie

Dog · Scotland/England

20-34 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 4/5

Pointer

Dog · England

20-34 kg · 12-17 years · Shedding 2/5

Wirehaired Vizsla

Dog · Hungary

20-29 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 2/5

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Sheprador

Dog · United States

23-36 kg · 10-14 years · Shedding 4/5

Lurcher

Dog · United Kingdom

18-32 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 2/5

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Labsky

Dog · United States

18-27 kg · 10-13 years · Shedding 4/5

Norwegian Forest Cat

Cat · Norway

4-9 kg · 12-16 years · Shedding 4/5

Turkish Van

Cat · Turkey

4-9 kg · 12-17 years · Shedding 3/5

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Savannah

Cat · United States

5-11 kg · 12-20 years · Shedding 2/5

German Shepherd

Dog · Germany

22-40 kg · 7-10 years · Shedding 5/5

German Shorthaired Pointer

Dog · Germany

20-32 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 3/5

Weimaraner

Dog · Germany

25-40 kg · 10-13 years · Shedding 2/5

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Dog · Zimbabwe/South Africa

32-41 kg · 10-12 years · Shedding 2/5

Bracco Italiano

Dog · Italy

25-40 kg · 10-14 years · Shedding 3/5

Chinook

Dog · United States

25-41 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 3/5

Ibizan Hound

Dog · Spain

20-29 kg · 11-14 years · Shedding 2/5

Pudelpointer

Dog · Germany

20-32 kg · 14-16 years · Shedding 2/5

White Swiss Shepherd Dog

Dog · Switzerland

25-40 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 4/5

Picardy Spaniel

Dog · France

20-25 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 2/5

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Goberian

Dog · United States

20-36 kg · 10-15 years · Shedding 4/5

Chausie

Cat · Egypt/United States

4-7 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 2/5

Belgian Malinois

Dog · Belgium

25-34 kg · 14-16 years · Shedding 4/5

Irish Setter

Dog · Ireland

27-32 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 3/5

Dalmatian

Dog · Croatia

16-32 kg · 11-13 years · Shedding 4/5

Cane Corso

Dog · Italy

40-50 kg · 9-12 years · Shedding 2/5

Flat-Coated Retriever

Dog · England

25-36 kg · 8-10 years · Shedding 3/5

American Bulldog

Dog · United States

27-54 kg · 10-15 years · Shedding 3/5

German Wirehaired Pointer

Dog · Germany

27-32 kg · 14-16 years · Shedding 2/5

Irish Red and White Setter

Dog · Ireland

25-34 kg · 11-15 years · Shedding 3/5

Plott Hound

Dog · United States

18-27 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 3/5

Redbone Coonhound

Dog · United States

20-32 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 3/5

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Spinone Italiano

Dog · Italy

29-39 kg · 10-12 years · Shedding 2/5

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Treeing Walker Coonhound

Dog · United States

20-32 kg · 12-13 years · Shedding 3/5

Large Munsterlander

Dog · Germany

23-32 kg · 11-13 years · Shedding 3/5

Sheepadoodle

Dog · United States

27-36 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 1/5

Coonhound

Dog · United States

20-36 kg · 10-14 years · Shedding 3/5

Mudhol Hound

Dog · India

22-28 kg · 10-14 years · Shedding 1/5

Chippiparai

Dog · India

15-20 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 1/5

Rottweiler

Dog · Germany

36-60 kg · 9-10 years · Shedding 3/5

Borzoi

Dog · Russia

25-48 kg · 9-14 years · Shedding 3/5

Airedale Terrier

Dog · England

20-29 kg · 11-14 years · Shedding 1/5

Old English Sheepdog

Dog · England

27-45 kg · 10-12 years · Shedding 4/5

American English Coonhound

Dog · United States

20-30 kg · 11-12 years · Shedding 3/5

Azawakh

Dog · West Africa

15-25 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 3/5

Belgian Tervuren

Dog · Belgium

20-30 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 4/5

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Dog · United States

18-43 kg · 10-14 years · Shedding 3/5

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Dog · United States

25-36 kg · 10-13 years · Shedding 3/5

Curly-Coated Retriever

Dog · England

27-41 kg · 10-12 years · Shedding 2/5

English Setter

Dog · England

20-36 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 3/5

Irish Water Spaniel

Dog · Ireland

20-29 kg · 12-13 years · Shedding 1/5

Sloughi

Dog · North Africa

18-28 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 1/5

Dogo Argentino

Dog · Argentina

36-45 kg · 9-15 years · Shedding 3/5

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German Longhaired Pointer

Dog · Germany

27-32 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 3/5

Hovawart

Dog · Germany

25-40 kg · 10-14 years · Shedding 3/5

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Presa Canario

Dog · Canary Islands

38-57 kg · 9-11 years · Shedding 3/5

Rajapalayam

Dog · India

22-32 kg · 10-12 years · Shedding 2/5

Perro de Presa Mallorquin

Dog · Spain (Mallorca)

30-38 kg · 10-12 years · Shedding 3/5

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Tamaskan

Dog · Finland

25-40 kg · 14-15 years · Shedding 4/5

Bloodhound

Dog · Belgium/France

36-50 kg · 10-12 years · Shedding 3/5

Giant Schnauzer

Dog · Germany

25-48 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 1/5

American Foxhound

Dog · United States

27-32 kg · 11-13 years · Shedding 3/5

Black and Tan Coonhound

Dog · United States

29-50 kg · 10-12 years · Shedding 3/5

Bluetick Coonhound

Dog · United States

20-36 kg · 11-12 years · Shedding 3/5

Bouvier des Flandres

Dog · Belgium/France

27-45 kg · 10-12 years · Shedding 3/5

Briard

Dog · France

25-45 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 3/5

Bull Mastiff

Dog · England

45-59 kg · 7-9 years · Shedding 3/5

Clumber Spaniel

Dog · England

25-39 kg · 10-12 years · Shedding 4/5

English Foxhound

Dog · England

27-34 kg · 10-13 years · Shedding 3/5

Gordon Setter

Dog · Scotland

20-36 kg · 12-13 years · Shedding 3/5

Saluki

Dog · Middle East

18-27 kg · 10-17 years · Shedding 2/5

Tornjak

Dog · Bosnia/Croatia

28-50 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 4/5

Czechoslovakian Wolfdog

Dog · Czech Republic

20-26 kg · 12-16 years · Shedding 4/5

Northern Inuit Dog

Dog · United Kingdom

25-50 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 4/5

Akita

Dog · Japan

32-59 kg · 10-13 years · Shedding 5/5

Alaskan Malamute

Dog · United States (Alaska)

34-43 kg · 10-14 years · Shedding 5/5

Black Russian Terrier

Dog · Russia

36-59 kg · 10-12 years · Shedding 2/5

Otterhound

Dog · England

36-54 kg · 10-13 years · Shedding 3/5

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Gaddi Kutta

Dog · India

32-45 kg · 10-12 years · Shedding 4/5

Bakharwal Dog

Dog · India

32-41 kg · 8-12 years · Shedding 4/5

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Saarloos Wolfdog

Dog · Netherlands

30-45 kg · 10-12 years · Shedding 4/5

Afghan Hound

Dog · Afghanistan

23-27 kg · 12-18 years · Shedding 3/5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a large dog?

A large dog typically weighs 35-50 kg (77-110 lbs). Impressive, powerful breeds that make loyal guardians and family protectors. They need space, exercise, and confident ownership. There are 85 large dog breeds in our database.

Best large breeds for apartments?

Need homes with outdoor space. The best apartment-friendly large breeds include Ragdoll, Ragamuffin, Greyhound. Consider energy level, barking tendency, and exercise needs when choosing a breed for apartment living.

Are large breeds good with children?

Many large breeds are great with kids. Top family-friendly options include Ragdoll, Ragamuffin, Labrador Retriever. Always supervise interactions between dogs and young children.