The most powerful dogs in the world: an overview and tips for choosing

From the earliest years of life, we know that it was dogs that were the first domesticated animals, and for several millennia they have remained reliable friends of people. Nowadays, 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 it is dangerous to live under the same roof with large and strong dogs, and caring for them is a lot of hassle. 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 they are also characterized by pathologies of the hip joint.

Despite the great strength, these 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 will gladly accompany their sports owner.

Keeping strong dogs has both pros and cons.

Let's start with the benefits.

1. Most strong dogs are docile. They are intelligent, obedient and in everyday life they show exceptional friendliness. If you engage in the correct upbringing and training of an animal from early childhood, you can get a very well-mannered dog.
2. Strong dogs are excellent guards, if their owner or his property is in danger, without hesitation, they will rush to their protection, even if there is a larger enemy in front of them.
3. Strong dogs treat children well. But keep in mind that joint games of a child with such a dog should take place exclusively in the presence of an adult. The fact is that, playing too much, the dog may not calculate its strength and harm the baby.

These animals also have their disadvantages:

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

And now is the 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 abnormalities, this English greyhound has acquired a rather formidable and very unusual appearance. The animal is recognized as the most muscular dog in the world, and for this feature it is even called "Arnold Schwarzenegger". The body weight of the dog is approaching 28 kg.

• Butel... 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 Fattest Pets".

• Ryder Brandy Bear. In 1977, this St. Bernard was honored to enter the Guinness Book of Records after pulling a cart for 5 meters, on which rails with a total weight of almost 3 tons lay. 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 over the same distance. Of course, this is a little less than Reiter Brandy Bear's achievement, but let's write it down to the floor of the dog. Nevertheless, Barbara is by far the strongest dog in terms of the ratio of the carried weight to the animal's body weight - do not forget that the Newfoundland weighs 44 kg, while the St. Bernard is about 80 kg.

• Tyson. This pit bull from Donetsk has won many tug-of-war competitions. 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's dwell in more detail on the types of dogs that are in the top of the strongest dogs in Russia and the world.

One of the strongest breeds, which was bred in the 17th century. novices of the monastery of St. Bernard in order to save people in trouble. This animal easily overcomes steep mountain passes and rescues climbers under ice and avalanches. From year to year, these dogs only improve and become more powerful and hardy. Animals are distinguished by loyalty and obedience, they are very careful with children and serve as reliable protectors for their owners.

St. Bernard is a rather large dog. Its height at the withers reaches 80 cm, the dog has large paws, and the color 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 fields of art.

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

Alabai is a Central Asian Shepherd Dog, 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 combat even with fighting dogs and predatory animals.

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

Quite an 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 distinguished by exceptional physical strength, which widely used for service units of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

African strongmen, unfortunately, the IFF has not yet officially recognized this breed. Due to the overly aggressive disposition, breeding and keeping animals is even prohibited in many European countries. A strong and sturdy dog ​​will grow up to 80 cm, it is flexible and capable of developing a fairly high speed.

The Boerboel requires increased attention to itself - it is not enough to train an animal, it is necessary to work with it every day and for a long time, since a lack of physical activity can lead to outbreaks of aggression in the dog. All over the 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.

A service dog bred by the Germans in the 17th century. According to one of the legends, these animals even participated in the Seven Years War, pulling the wounded from the battlefield and carrying correspondence from one camp to another. Rottweilers have incredible strength, while they sincerely and with all their souls are 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 demanded in the customs and in the units of the Armed Forces.

This dog holds 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 force of compression of the jaws is about 25 kg, and for 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 widely used in the work of the police in various countries of the world, despite the fact that The International Dog Handlers Association has not yet recognized these dogs as an independent breed.

The largest dog breed in the world, which has been known since ancient times. This is a very beautiful animal, whose height reaches 90 cm at the withers, and its weight varies from 60 to 80 kg. This animal boldly enters into a fight with wild animals and often comes out victorious. At the same time, the animal is extremely friendly and balanced.The mastiff's abilities have found application in the work of rescue services, who are looking for tourists who have disappeared in the mountains. Dogs perfectly orient themselves on the terrain and can run on rocky areas for a long time even in the most severe frosts.

The dog was bred in America, but its ancestors were large and strong dogs brought from Scotland and Spain. 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 shows aggression, because care must be taken when keeping it in an urban setting.

Three more breeds can be attributed to the number of the most powerful dogs in the world.

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

• Greyhound. This is not only 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 huskies. And, of course, one cannot ignore the most hardy dogs - Siberian huskies. These dogs can endure long hikes and pull very heavy loads in mating, as well as riders. Animals are famous for their intelligence and ingenuity, 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 is important just to understand which breed you like, and what other features of the strongest dogs are best suited to your character, lifestyle and living conditions.

In addition to the breed, there are several other factors to consider.

• Pet sizes... 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. For the protection of people and the house, it is important that the dog is not only strong, but also massive.
• The weight of the dog. Optimally, your pet weighs approximately 50 kg. In general, this parameter is not particularly fundamental, but for protection it is desirable that a strong and cute dog could easily knock the attacker down.
• Character. It is imperative to take into account the disposition that your future pet will possess. If, for example, you intend to get a well-bred and intelligent dog, then you should pay attention to Dobermans - you don't even have to spend too much effort on training it. And with dogs like the husky, you have to tinker before turning a mischievous puppy into a trained dog.

Many people are afraid to have dogs that are ranked as the strongest on the planet, as they often cause a sense of fear and danger. Therefore, you need to understand that raising such an animal should be dealt with from a very early age, and it is desirable to entrust this matter to a professional.

In addition to training, great attention should be paid to the peculiarities of keeping such dogs. For example, a mastiff or St. Bernard can only be bred in a private house with a large adjacent territory, where the dog will walk and warm up. Keeping such animals in apartments will be a mistake, since they need constant physical activity. When the load is not enough, the animal may start to wither or become embittered. And overweight is not excluded, which significantly impairs the work of the cardiovascular system and shortens the life of the pet.

If the animal is smaller, then it is possible to keep it in the apartment, but at the same time it will need daily walking. It is advisable to take the dog out 2 times a day for 1.5-2 hours.

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

• The hair of animals should be combed 2-3 times a week; during the molting period, this should be done daily;
• the ears and eyes of the animal should be kept clean;
• once a week, you should brush the dogs' teeth, and also give the pets a treat made from beef veins - this will strengthen the jaws, and at the same time relieve the dogs of tartar;
• if the dog walks mostly on soft ground, the nails should be trimmed periodically.

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