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In our previous article, we discovered the 5 smallest dog breeds in the world.

And of course, if there are smallest dog breeds in the world, there are also largest dog breeds.

So now, we will unveil the 5 largest dog breeds in the world.

1. Mastiff

Mastif is at the top as the largest dog breeds in the world.

According to Britannica, the area of origin of this dog was during medieval England.

Its height is around 27.5 to 30 inches (aroung 70 to 76cm) and weighs 120 to 230 pounds (54 to 104kg).

Thus, making it on the top as the world’s largest dog breed.

Moreover, the lifespan of this dog ranges 6 to 10 years only.

2. Boerboel

Next in our list as the largest dog breed in the world is the Boerboel.

This dog breed originates from South Africa and is known as protector of farmlands and homesteads.

The height of this dog breeds is around 22 to 27 inches (55.80 to 68.58cm) and weighs up to 200 pounds (up to 90.72kg).

The lifespan of this dog breed is 9 to 11 years.

3. Tosa Inu

Tosa Inu is one of the largest dog breeds in the world that originates from Japan.

According to American Kennel Club, the height of this dog ranges from 21.5 to 23.5 inches (54.6 to 59.69cm) and weighs up to 100 to 200 pounds (45.36 to 90.72kg).

The life expectancy of this dog breed ranges from 10 to 12 years.

4. Saint Bernard

Originates in Switzerland, Saint Bernard is one of the largest dog breed in the world.

As per Britannica, Sain Bernard stands around 26 to 30 inches (66 to 76cm)  and has an estimated weights of 120 to 180 pounds (54 to 82kg).

Its lifespan ranges from 8 to 10 years.

5. Great Dane

Standing at 28 to 32 inches (71-81cm) and weighs 110 to 175 pounds (50 to 79kg), Great Dane is among the list as the largest dog breed in the world.

This dog breed originates in Germany and its life expectancy is aroung 7 to 10 years.