The Great in the Great Dane's name is a clue that this is a very large dog breed. It is not the tallest breed on average, that is the Irish Wolfhound, but a Great Dane named Zeus (dog) was recorded in the 2013 Guinness Book of World Records as the tallest dog in the world. Unfortunately, large dogs usually have short lifespans, and [...]
The Giant Schnauzer is a big dog standing about 23 to 28 inches tall and weighing 55 to 80 lbs. They can be black in color or salt and pepper, although their face should always be dark. The Giant Schnauzer is more than just another big dog. They also participate in various dog sports and are often used in military and police work. The [...]
Guard duty may have been the first and most important job dogs did for humans. Pre-historic men may have noticed that many other animals feared the wolf, so they domesticated wolves for guard duty against predators who threatened humans. Many of today's guard dogs are related to the mastiff. If you need protection, powerful guard dogs are available to do the job. You don't [...]
