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Registered: 02-17-08
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I have 2 Bouviers and I know they are not considered "giant" but one of them is the size of a great dane.

Question:
Fave Giant Dog Breed?

Choices:
Anatolian Shephard
Newfoundland
Great Dane
Irish Wolfhound
Swiss Muntain Dog
Any type of Mastiff
Black Russian Terrier
Saint Bernard

 
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Registered: 10-13-06
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I don't think I have a favorite giant breed. I don't really know enough about them to make a "favorite" choice.

But then again, I just love all dogs, regardless of breed or size.
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Registered: 06-28-07
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out of those either danes, neapolitans, or corsos
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Registered: 02-05-08
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I like all breeds but cant get a big dog because,there too big!!
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Registered: 03-02-08
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Of the choices, Irish Wolfhound--but my favorite breeds that you'd consider giants are Borzoi, Scottish Deerhounds and Kuvaszok.
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Registered: 02-25-08
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English mastiffs are the best on that list. They're huge dogs, but I would love one someday.
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Registered: 10-25-07
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Out of those choices not sure.

My favorites for giant breeds are

Kangal
Cane Corso
Boerboel

Although CC are not really giant they are a large breed.

The last Irish Wolfhound I saw was a very sweet dog, but is a little shrimp compared to my friends Dane who's the size of a small horse. Eek
gj
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Registered: 03-08-08
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Big Small...I love them all..

I have the pleasure of loving and being loved by a English Mastiff. She is my companion,(medical)friend,soul mate and face cleaner all in one.We have a large family with grandchildren, they all agree she is the #1 body pillow and monster chaser around. Her huge head and even larger mouth is gentler then a snowflake when it comes to wiping tears away from a crying adult or child.
I do believe all Giant breeds have this nature about them.
We do have other dogs, 4 Boston Terriers in fact. They think they are Mastiffs and I know as she climbs into my lap all 208lbs of her she thinks she is a Boston.
PS. Her weight is not a problem, as always under Vet care , she is just a Big Baby.
Sloppy Kisses to all
gj
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Registered: 03-09-08
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i like great danes and i want one really bad but i cant have one but i would say that out of that list i would say...Great danes and Swiss mt. dog Smile
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Registered: 04-15-08
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Personally, Great Danes... but I have three of my own, and co-own a fourth. Kind of biased.

Now, Kangals. Aren't those also Anatoliann or Turkish Mastiffs? The two ring a bell.
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kangals i believe are used for fighting
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Registered: 02-25-08
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Fighting...what?
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Registered: 04-15-08
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Nope. Kangals are Anatolian Shepherds/Turkish Mastiffs. Found it. Just another name, like the Dane is also the German Mastiff.

Kangals gaurd livestock.
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