Are you thinking of getting a tall dog? If yes then today you have landed in the right place. A 2018 research showed that taller dogs are friendly, more energetic, loyal, easier to train, and tend to bond with their owners quickly. For the longest time, standard-sized dogs have been the favorite of most people, but that is not the case anymore. Today, tall dogs are becoming more and more popular not only because of their attractive large size but because of the amazing traits they possess. Below is a detailed review of the top 15 tallest dog breeds.

1. Saluki

With an average height of between 23-28 inches, the Saluki is one of the tallest dog breeds. This beautiful, calm, floppy-eared dog is also among the oldest dog breeds in the world and was once considered a gift from God. They are skinny and incredibly fast. Their sense of smell is not that good but they have excellent eyesight. In fact, they hunt primarily by their sight as opposed to scent.

 

Saluki is also a quiet dog breed and doesn’t bark a lot. The dog is also very friendly to children, the elderly, and other pets but tends to be aloof with strangers. They need some space to roam, thus not suited for apartment life. They are easy to groom but quite challenging to train, thus need to be leashed all the time when outdoors.

 

2. Leonberger

You can easily confuse this dog breed with a lion because of its tall size. Leonberger is native to Germany and their height ranges between 25-29 inches for females and 28-31 inches for males. Despite its big size, Leonberger is a very calm dog and loves children. They also respond well to training, thus making excellent therapy dogs. This dog is also very intelligent and good at following instructions. Most people love them because of their calm and predictable behavior. They are also very attractive and energetic. You won’t get bored when you are around this dog breed.

3. Great Dane

Great Danes are known for their tallness. In fact, this dog breed is taller than most people when they stand on their hind legs. The average height of a male is between 30-32 inches at the shoulder and weighs up to 175 lbs. Although great Danes are considered giant dogs, they are very calm and gentle. However they are fierce home protectors and in most cases, their look is usually enough to keep intruders at day.

 

Great Danes are people pleasers and make friends easily. They are also very friendly with other children, the elderly and other pets thus make a wonderful family pet. They are loved by many for their loving companionship and high energy.

 

4. Greyhound

With an average height of between 23-30 inches at the shoulder, Greyhound is one of the tallest dog breeds. They are one of the best-natured breeds and make excellent house pets. They are calm, gentle, sweet, intelligent, and loving with both children, adults, the elderly, and other pets. Greyhounds are also known for their speed and are easy to train (especially at a young age).

5. American Mastiff

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The American mastiff is a huge powerful dog with males weighing up to 198 pounds. They are also very tall with males measuring between 26-36 inches at the shoulder. Most people describe this dog as a giant dog because of its massive size. However, despite their huge size and raw power, this dog breed is calm and very friendly with children and adults. They also get along with other dogs and house pets when properly socialized. They are very territorial and good home protectors.

6. Neapolitan mastiff  

Neapolitan mastiff is a tall, heavy-boned massive dog breed with a height of between 23- 28 inches. Although their large size can be intimidating, this dog breed is gentle and makes an excellent family pet. They are loyal and love their family unconditionally. However, they are quite aloof to strangers. They are particularly very protective of children and also get along with other pets. However, they are sometimes aggressive towards dogs that they don’t know but you can correct this problem by early socialization.

 

7. Scottish deerhound

Scottish deerhound is one of the tallest dog breeds with a 3-4 inch long mane and coat. A male Scottish deerhound measures between 30-32 inches in height at the shoulder. Scottish deerhounds are lean with males weighing between 85-110 pounds. Like most sighthounds, Scottish deerhounds are one-family dogs. They are super friendly to children and people they are familiar with but aloof to strangers. They also get along with other pets if well socialized at a young age.

8. Kangal dog

With a height of between 26-28 inches for females and 28-32 inches for males, the Kangal dog is one of the tallest dog breeds. This dog breed was originally bred to guard livestock due to its size and speed. They are among the strongest dog breed in the world and holds the crown of top bites. If well socialized a while young, Kangal dogs are very friendly, calm and loyal to their owners. Kangal dogs thrive in homes with big compounds, thus not ideal for apartment life.

 

9. Great Pyrenees

You will fall in love with this dog breed the moment you lay your eyes on them. They have a beautiful white coat, gorgeous eyes, friendly face, and proportional body that make them stand out. They are also tall with males having an average height of between 26-32 inches at the shoulder.  The Great Pyrenees is calm, well-mannered, and loving to children, the elderly, and other pets. They are known for their unwavering devotion to family and are generally trustworthy, gentle, and affectionate. However, if the need arises, they won’t hesitate to protect their territory and family.

10. Tamaskan Husky

Tamaskan Husky are native to Finland and are known for their tallness and sturdy build. A male Tamaskan Husky measures between 26-31 inches at the shoulder and can live for up to 15 years. They are popularly referred to as wolf dogs because of their close resemblance to the wolf. Tamaskans are very protective and are always alert. They are also gentle, calm, and very friendly to children and adults.

 

11. Irish wolfhound

As the name suggests, the Irish wolfhound is native to Ireland are considered giants because of their tallness and large size. They are among the tallest dog breeds in the world with males standing up to a minimum of 32 inches at the shoulder. Even with the large size, this dog breed is very calm and gentle to children, adults, and other pets. They are good at taking instructions. They only become aggressive when protecting their loved ones or territory.

12. Newfoundland

Newfoundland is a large working dog with males weighing up to 170 pounds and has a height of between 26-30 inches at the shoulder. Besides their tallness, Newfoundland has a reputation for being warm, funny, and loving to children, adults, and other pets. They are a devoted family companion and are very friendly to kids. They also have excellent swimming skills and are often trained to be water rescue dogs.

13. Borzoi

Although they are smaller than the Irish wolfhound, Borzois are very tall dogs with males measuring between 32-34 inches at the shoulders and females at least 26 inches. Borzois are native to Russia but have come very popular in the US because of their good behavior. Borzois are very affectionate, calm, gentle, and very intelligent. They are also independent and sometimes stubborn, meaning training will sometimes be a challenge. But overall, they are well mannered and friendly to children, the elderly, guests, and other pets.

 

14. Saint Bernard

With an average height of 29 inches, Saint Bernard is one of the tallest dog breeds. They are also big with males weighing up to 180 lbs. Saint Bernards are known to be very tolerant and loving despite their large size. That is why they were originally bred as rescue dogs. They are quiet and very friendly to kids, adults, and other pets. They are not aggressive, They only really bark if there is a reason for it.

 

15. Cane Corso

With an average height of 27 inches at the shoulder, cane Corso is one of the tallest dogs that you can ever own. Although their large can be intimidating, this dog is usually calm, genie, and very friendly. They are very loyal and good at taking instructions and protective of their territory and the people they care about.