7 Tallest Dog Breeds on the Planet
7 Tallest Dog Breeds on the Planet
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1. Scottish Deerhound
1. Scottish Deerhound
The so-called royal dog of Scotland, this breed has a height that ranges from 32 to 35 inches at the shoulder.
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2. Borzoi
2. Borzoi
The average height of this calm dog, also known as the Russian Wolfhound, ranges from 30 to 33 inches at the withers.
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3. Great Dane
3. Great Dane
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the world’s tallest dog was a Great Dane named Zeus who stood 44 inches tall at the shoulder.
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4. English Mastiff
4. English Mastiff
This huge dog is not just heavy but also very tall. Male English Mastiffs stand from 30 to 37 inches at the shoulder, while females are a bit smaller, with the minimum height of 27 inches.
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5. Irish Wolfhound
5. Irish Wolfhound
As the world’s tallest dog breed, male Irish Wolfhounds are 32 to 35 inches tall at the shoulder, while females can be 28 inches at the withers.
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6. Saint Bernard
6. Saint Bernard
This very famous breed is not just brave but also very tall. The Saint Bernard will grow to be anywhere between 26 and 30 inches in height.
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7. Leonberger
7. Leonberger
This lion-like dog has a height of 28 to 31 inches, but most Leonbergers grow to be around 30 inches tall.
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