The strongest dogs in the world: review and selection tips

From the earliest years of our life, we know that it was dogs that were the first domesticated animals, and for several millennia have remained reliable friends of people. Today, about 400 breeds are officially recognized - in all this diversity, a group of strong and hardy dogs stands apart. They will be discussed in our article.

Some people believe that with large and strong dogs it is dangerous to live under the same roof, and caring for them is a lot of trouble. In addition, it is believed that representatives of such breeds do not differ in longevity, since they are prone to injuries, including fatal ones, and pathologies of the hip joint are also characteristic of them.

Despite the great power, such breeds are very popular. This is explained by in practice, the danger of such animals is seriously exaggerated - a lot here depends on the upbringing of the dog.

Such dogs are very agile and dexterous, they like to take part in active games and therefore they will be happy to keep company with their sports owner.

Keeping strong dogs has both its pros and cons.

Let's start with the benefits.

1. Most of the strong dogs are flexible. They are smart, obedient and in everyday life show exceptional friendliness. If from early childhood to engage in proper upbringing and animal training, you can get a very educated dog.
2. Strong dogs are excellent guards if their owner or his property is in danger, without hesitation, will rush to their defense, even if they face a larger enemy.
3. Strong dogs treat children well. But keep in mind that joint games of a child with such a dog should occur exclusively in the presence of an adult. The fact is that, having played, the dog may not calculate his strength and harm the baby.

These animals have their drawbacks:

• strong dogs require professional training and proper maintenance - and this usually takes a lot of money, so you have to prepare for expenses;
• the lifespan of such pets is always lower than that of smaller and weaker breeds.

And now it's time to get acquainted with the dogs, who have become absolute champions in various fields, where strength, endurance and physical activity are required.

• Big Wendy. Due to genetic anomalies, this English greyhound has acquired a rather formidable and very unusual appearance. The animal is recognized as the most muscular dog in the whole world, and for this feature it is even called "Arnold Schwarzenegger." The body weight of the dog approaches 28 kg.

• Butler. This English dog is considered the world's largest rottweiler. Its weight is 95.5 kg, because of its weight, it even became a real prima of the English television show "The Thickest Pets".

• Ryder Brandy Bear. In 1977, this St. Bernard was honored to enter the Guinness Book of Records after 5 meters dragging a cart on which there were rails with a total mass of almost 3 tons. At that moment, the animal was 4 years old.

• Barbara Allens Dark. This girl of the Newfoundland breed two years later repeated the feat of her predecessor, dragging a load weighing 2.289 tons to the same distance. Of course, this is slightly less than the achievement of Reiter Brandy Bear, but we write it down to the floor of the dog. Nevertheless, Barbara is by far the strongest dog, based on the ratio of the dragged load to the body weight of the animal - do not forget that Newfoundland weighs 44 kg, while St. Bernard weighs about 80 kg.

• Tyson This pit bull from Donetsk won a lot of competitions in tug of cargo. Today, he officially has the title of the strongest dog in Europe, despite the fact that the owner brought his pet to the competition, as they say, right from the street - without any sports training.

And now let us dwell in more detail on the types of dogs that are among the top strongest dogs in Russia and the world.

One of the strongest breeds, which was bred in the XVII century. novices of the monastery of St. Bernard in order to save people in distress. This animal easily overcomes steep mountain passes and saves climbers under the ice and snow avalanches. From year to year, these dogs only improve and become more powerful and hardy. Animals are characterized by devotion and obedience, they are very careful about children and serve as reliable protectors for their owners.

Saint Bernard is a rather large dog. Its height at the withers reaches 80 cm, the dog has large paws, and the suit is white with reddish spots (although it happens the other way around). The image of these pets is widely represented in cinema, painting and other areas of art.

This breed of dog is considered one of the most popular in the world. She was taken out on the island of the same name in order to save people in distress on the water. These dogs swim beautifully and can dive deeply to find a drowned man, and then quickly bring him ashore.The animals completely lack any aggression and hunter instincts, so we can safely say about such dogs that they are strong but kind.

Alabai - a Central Asian shepherd, is considered an Aboriginal breed. It is very important from early childhood to train the animal and engage in its upbringing, since these dogs are formed up to three years, both intellectually and morally. Dogs are valued as effective watchmen and bodyguards, capable of engaging in battle even with fighting dog breeds and predatory animals.

Japanese dogs from the island of Honshu, the largest dogs among the Spitz-like. According to archaeological excavations This breed is considered one of the 15 oldest on earth. In the Middle Ages, dogs were actively used to participate in dog fights, but at the beginning of the last century, such games were banned. By the way, the famous Hachiko belonged to this variety of dogs, which is considered a symbol of strength, loyalty and devotion throughout the world.

A rather unusual mastiff-like dog, its distant ancestors were originally from Asia, but the breed itself was obtained thanks to the joint efforts of Swiss and German dog handlers. Dogs are characterized by exceptional physical strength, which widely used for service units of the Ministry of Emergencies.

African athletes, unfortunately, the ICF has not yet officially recognized this breed. Due to an overly aggressive disposition, breeding and keeping animals is even prohibited in many European countries. A strong and strong dog will grow up to 80 cm, it is flexible and can develop a fairly high speed.

Boerboel requires increased attention to itself - it is not enough to train an animal, it is necessary to deal with it every day and for a long time, since a lack of physical activity can lead to outbreaks of aggression in the dog. In the whole world, including in our country, repeated cases of attacks of these animals on people have been recorded, which led to the fact that the Boerboel was included in the list of the most dangerous dogs in the whole world.

Service dog, bred by the Germans in the XVII century. According to one legend, these animals even participated in the Seven Years War, pulling the wounded from the battlefield and taking correspondence from one camp to another. Rottweilers have incredible power, and they are sincerely and wholeheartedly attached to the owner, they are literally ready to give their lives for him. At the same time, dogs are very naive and require reciprocal attention from the owner.

Animals are widely in demand in customs and in units of the Armed Forces.

This dog has a special place among the most powerful dogs in the world. The animal has the most powerful jaws, just think about it - in humans, the compression force of the jaws is about 25 kg, and at the American pit bull it leaves 126 kg / sq. cm. This is what is called Death grip. This dog was originally bred to participate in battles, today its features are universally used in the work of the police in various countries of the world, despite the fact that The International Association of Cynologists has still not recognized these dogs as an independent breed.

The largest breed of dogs in the world, which has been known since ancient times. This is a very beautiful animal, whose growth reaches 90 cm at the withers, and the mass varies from 60 to 80 kg. This animal boldly enters into a battle with wild animals and often leaves it as a winner. At the same time, the animal is exceptionally friendly and balanced.Mastiff’s abilities have found application in the work of rescue services involved in the search for missing tourists in the mountains. Dogs are well-versed in the area and can run for a long time on rocky areas even in the most severe frosts.

The dog was bred in America, but its large and strong dogs imported from Scotland and Spain became its ancestors. These active and powerful animals are able to stand up for themselves in any situation and protect their owner from any danger that threatens him. At the sight of strangers, the animal is aggressive, therefore care must be taken when keeping it in an urban setting.

Among the strongest dogs in the world can be attributed three more breeds.

• German dog. These animals have a formidable, but at the same time extremely graceful appearance. Dogs have developed muscles and excellent running ability. Dogs have a friendly, understanding disposition and are considered to be real family pets.

• Greyhound. This is not only a strong, but also the fastest dog in the world, which is quite capable of reaching speeds of up to 65 km / h. These dogs are easy to train and obey their master in everything.

• Siberian Husky. Well, of course, you can not ignore the most hardy dogs - Siberian husky. These dogs can carry long trips and pull very heavy loads in the mating, as well as riders. Animals are famous for their intelligence and quick wit, thanks to which the representatives of the breed have repeatedly saved people in the most difficult situations.

There are no special criteria for choosing the strongest dogs - it’s important to simply understand what breed you like and what other features of the strongest dogs are most suitable for your character, lifestyle and living conditions.

In addition to the breed, several factors should be noted.

• Pet size. If you need a dog as a guard and protector, then it is advisable to give preference to dogs whose height at the withers is 60 cm and above. To protect people and home, it is important that the dog is not only strong, but also massive.
• The weight of the dog. It is optimal for your pet to weigh approximately 50 kg. In general, this parameter is not particularly important, but for protection it is desirable that a strong and cute dog could easily knock an attacker off his feet.
• Character. It is necessary to take into account the disposition that your future pet will possess. If you, for example, intend to get a well-educated and intelligent dog, then you should pay attention to the Dobermans - you do not even have to spend too much effort on his training. Dogs like husky dogs will have to tinker with before turning a mischievous puppy into a trained dog.

Many people are afraid to start dogs that are in the ranking of the strongest on the planet, because they often cause a feeling of fear and danger. Therefore, you need to understand that the education of such an animal must be dealt with from a very early age, moreover, it is desirable to entrust this matter to a professional.

In addition to training, much attention needs to be paid features of keeping such dogs. For example, a mastiff or a St. Bernard can only be wound up in a private house with a large adjoining territory, where the dog will walk and warm up. Keeping such animals in apartments will be a mistake, because they need constant physical activity. When the load is not enough, the animal may begin to languish or become embittered. And overweight is not ruled out, which significantly worsens the work of the cardiovascular system and shortens the life of a pet.

If the animal is smaller, then you can keep it in the apartment, but at the same time it will require a daily walk. It is advisable to breed the dog 2 times a day for 1.5-2 hours.

In all other respects, recommendations for keeping such animals are similar to caring for dogs of other breeds, namely:

• 2-3 times a week, animal hair should be combed; during molting, this should be done daily;
• the ears and eyes of the animal should be kept clean;
• once a week, dogs should brush their teeth, and also give pets a treat of beef veins - this will strengthen the jaw, and at the same time save the dogs from tartar;
• if the dog walks mainly on soft ground, its claws should be cut periodically.

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