Top 10 most powerful dogs in the world

Dogs have served man since ancient times: they guarded the house, helped hunt wild animals, herded herds, and drove sledges in harness. Therefore, the most powerful dogs are still admired. As if some part of consciousness, inherited from ancient people, says: this is a reliable assistant that you can rely on. Rating of the 10 most powerful dogs in the world – in this article.

1. Saint Bernard

It was the St. Bernard that got into the Guinness Book of Records as the strongest dog on the planet. A dog named Raittes Brandy Bear was able to move and drag a wagon, on which lay a railway rail weighing almost three tons, by 4,57 meters. It only took him a minute and a half. St. Bernards are really large and powerful dogs – their height at the withers reaches 90 cm, and their weight is up to 90 kg. The breed originated from dogs that helped monks from the monastery of St. Bernard in the Swiss Alps rescue people from avalanches.

2. Newfoundland

This breed is smaller than the St. Bernards – a maximum of 70 cm at the withers and weighs up to 70 kg, but is distinguished by amazing strength. Newfoundland Barbara Allens Dark Hans got into the Guinness Book of Records, despite her own small weight of 44 kilograms: she was able to move and drag a load weighing 2 kg across the concrete surface. On the island where these dogs originated, there were no suitable objects for hunting. Therefore, they helped the fishermen – they pulled nets out of the water, independently transported heavy loads over a long distance, navigated during thick fog, looked after small children. As a result, they have become one of the most powerful dogs in the world, as well as an outstanding intelligence and kindness.

3. English Mastiff

The English Mastiff is an old fighting breed, the largest of the Mastiffs. Their ancestors fought next to their masters against the Roman legions, and then participated in gladiator fights. During the time of Henry VIII, such dogs participated in bear fights, a bloody entertainment popular in those days. These dogs are now bred as guards and companions, they are friendly and completely devoted to their owner. But they retained their powerful physique worthy of the ancient warriors.

4. Of course

Alabai, also known as the Central Asian Shepherd Dog, is one of the oldest breeds of dogs. For four thousand years they guarded herds and caravans in the steppes of Central Asia. Rigid natural selection, harsh living conditions and constant struggle with predators have made Alabai fearless, strong and hardy. They are still widely used today as a watchman due to their outstanding protective qualities.

5. Tibetan mastiff

The Tibetan Mastiff is considered one of the ancestors of the English Mastiff and a relative of the Alabai. This breed is a record holder in many respects at once, for example, in size and antiquity of origin. Their history goes back more than 5 thousand years, and they did not mix with other dogs due to the inaccessibility of mountainous Tibet. Helping the nomads in the Himalayan mountains and guarding the monasteries, the Tibetan mastiffs turned into real strong men and giants.

6. Dogue de Bordeaux

This breed originated in France several centuries ago and has a second name – the French Mastiff. These dogs are not very high – a maximum of 68 cm at the withers, but massive and muscular: their weight can reach 90 kg. At the same time, like all mastiffs, they have great jaw strength and a rapid reaction; it was not for nothing that they were once used to hunt wild boars and bears. Dogue de Bordeaux are excellent guards and can easily knock down an adult. At the same time, they get along well with children and do not show unreasonable aggression.

7. Great Dane

Great Danes are the embodiment of strength and aristocracy. Thanks to their long legs, they are rightfully considered the tallest dogs in the world: the male Zeus, 1,11 m tall, entered the Guinness Book of Records. But it’s not just about growth. Great Danes are extremely strong and can emerge victorious even from the most brutal confrontation. At the same time, they naturally have a calm character.

8. Caucasian Shepherd

It is one of the oldest breeds. These large and heavy dogs guarded herds in the Caucasus Mountains from wolves, as well as human habitation from any aggressors. The characteristic features of the Caucasian Shepherd Dogs are fearlessness and anger, which still make these dogs excellent fighters and guards, but complicate the upbringing of puppies. The growth of the Caucasian Shepherd Dog reaches 75 cm at the withers, and the weight can reach up to 110 kg.

9. American Bulldog

These dogs are not very large, rather they can be attributed to medium breeds. But they are strongly built, muscular and distinguished by the death grip of their jaws. American Bulldogs are descended from English Bulldogs, who could take down a bull and consistently win in dog fights. Now this breed is used for protection, hunting for wild boars, work with cattle and in the service of law enforcement agencies.

10. Tosa-inu

This breed is the only Molossian from Japan. They were bred for dog fighting and are now used as guards and companions. These are true samurai among dogs: they bravely fight without making any sounds. Breeders took Bull Terriers as the basis of the breed and added to them the blood of Akita Inu, Bulldogs, English Mastiffs and Great Danes. Due to their ferocious temper, the Tosa Inu is difficult to manage, so their breeding is prohibited in some countries. And the Japanese, in spite of everything, consider these strong dogs their national treasure.

No matter how strong a dog has, the owners love it not for that. When everyone in the family is happy and owners of different customs coexist on the same square, there is nothing more beautiful.