The strongest dogs in the world: a review and advice on choosing

From the earliest years of life, we know that dogs were the first domesticated animals, and for several thousand years they have remained reliable friends of people. Nowadays, about 400 breeds are officially recognized - in all this diversity a group of strong and enduring dogs stands alone. About them will be discussed in our article.

Some people believe that it is dangerous to live under the same roof with big and strong dogs, 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 injuries, and they are also characterized by hip joint pathologies.

Despite the great strength 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 education of the dog.

These dogs are very nimble and dexterous, they love to take part in active games and therefore will gladly make up the company to their sports owner.

Keeping strong dogs has its advantages and disadvantages.

Let's start with the benefits.

1. Most of the strong dogs have a docile nature. They are intelligent, obedient, and in everyday life show exceptional friendliness. If, from early childhood, to engage in the proper upbringing and training of an animal, then you can get a very educated dog.
2. Strong dogs are magnificent guards, if their owner or his property is in danger, without hesitation, they will rush to their defense, even if they face a larger enemy.
3. Strong dogs are good for children. But keep in mind that joint games of the child with such a dog should occur exclusively in the presence of an adult. The fact is that, playing, the dog can not calculate their 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 get ready 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. This English greyhound, due to genetic abnormalities, has acquired a rather formidable and very unusual look. The animal is recognized as the most muscular dog in the whole world, and for this peculiarity it is even called “Arnold Schwarzenegger”. The dog's body weight approaches 28 kg.

• Butelle. This English dog is considered the world's largest rottweiler. Its weight is 95.5 kg, because of its mass, it even became a real example of the English television show “The Thickest Pets”.

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

• Barbara Allens Dark. Two years later this girl of the Newfoundland breed repeated the feat of her predecessor, dragging a load of 2.289 tons for the same distance. Of course, this is a little less than Reiter Brandy Bear's achievement, but we’ll write it down on the floor of the dog. Nevertheless, Barbara is definitely the strongest dog, based on the ratio of the dragged load 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 won a lot of competitions in the field of cargo hauling. To date, 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, straight from the street - without any sports training.

And now let us dwell 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 XVII century. novices of the monastery of St. Bernard in order to save people in distress. This animal easily overcomes steep mountain passes and rescues climbers under ice and avalanches. Year by year, these dogs only improve and become more powerful and resilient. Animals are characterized by devotion 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 its white color 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 deep to find a drowned person, and then quickly bring him to shore. Animals completely lack any aggression and hunter instincts, therefore it is safe to say about such dogs that they are strong but good.

Alabai is a Central Asian Shepherd Dog, considered aboriginal. Since early childhood, it is very important to train an animal and raise it, since these dogs are formed for up to three years, both intellectually and morally. Dogs are valued as effective watchmen and bodyguards, capable of engaging in a fight even with dogs of fighting breeds and predatory animals.

Japanese dogs from the island of Honshu, the largest dogs among the spitz-shaped ones. According to archaeological excavations This breed is considered one of the 15 oldest on earth. During the Middle Ages, dogs were actively used to participate in dog fighting, 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 all over the world.

A rather unusual mastiff-like dog, its distant ancestors were from Asia, but the breed itself was obtained through the joint efforts of Swiss and German dog handlers. Dogs are distinguished by exceptional physical strength, which widely used for service departments of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

African strongmen, 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 distinguished by its plasticity and is capable of developing a rather high speed.

Boerboel requires increased attention to himself - 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 outbursts of aggression in a dog. All over the world, including in our country, there have been repeated cases of attacks of these animals on people, which led to the fact that the Boerboel was included in the list of the most dangerous dogs in the world.

Official 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 the correspondence from one camp to another. Rottweilers have incredible strength, while they sincerely and wholeheartedly attach themselves to their master, ready to literally give their lives for him. At the same time, dogs are very naive and require attention from the owner.

Animals are widely in demand in customs and in the 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 force of compression of the jaws is about 25 kg, and in the American Pit Bull it leaves 126 kg / sq. cm. This is what is called Deadly grip. This dog was originally bred to participate in battles, today its features are universally used in the work of the police of various countries of the world, despite the fact that The International Association of Dog Handlers has not yet recognized these dogs as an independent breed.

The largest breed of dogs in the world, which is known since ancient times. This is a very beautiful animal, whose height reaches 90 cm at the withers, and its mass varies from 60 to 80 kg. This animal boldly comes to grips with wild animals and often leaves it a winner. At the same time, the animal is exceptionally friendly and balanced. The mastiff abilities have been used in the work of rescue services that search for missing tourists in the mountains. The dogs are perfectly orientated and can run for a long time on rocky sites even in the most severe frosts.

The dog was bred in America, but its ancestors became big and strong dogs brought from Scotland and Spain. These active and powerful animals are able in every situation to stand up for themselves and protect their owner from any danger threatening him. At the sight of strangers the animal shows aggression, because care must be taken when maintaining it in urban environments.

Among the strongest dogs in the world are three more breeds.

• German dog. These animals have a formidable, but exceptionally graceful look. Dogs have developed muscles and excellent running abilities. Great Danes have a friendly, understanding disposition and are rightfully considered to be real family pets.

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

• Siberian Huskies. And, of course, you can not ignore the most enduring dogs - Siberian Huskies. These dogs can endure long hikes and pull heavy loads as well as riders. Animals are famous for their intelligence and ingenuity, so that representatives of the breed more than once saved people in the most difficult situations.

There are no special criteria for choosing the strongest dogs - it is important to simply understand which breed you like, and which other features of the representatives of the strongest dogs are best suited to your character, lifestyle and living conditions.

In addition to the breed, you should pay attention to several factors.

• 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 higher. For the protection of people and at home it is important that the dog was not only strong, but also massive.
• Dog weight Optimally, your pet weighs about 50 kg. In general, this parameter is not very important, but for protection it is desirable that a strong and cute dog be able to easily knock an attacker down.
• Character. It is necessary to take into account the nature that your future pet will possess. If you, for example, intend to get an educated and intelligent dog, then you should pay attention to the Dobermans - you do not even have to spend too much energy on his training. And with such dogs as Huskies, you will have to tinker before you turn a naughty puppy into a trained dog.

Many people are afraid to start dogs that are among the strongest on the planet, because they often cause a feeling of fear and danger. Therefore, we must understand that the upbringing of such an animal must be dealt with from a very early age, and to entrust this business to a professional.

In addition to dressure, much attention needs to be paid Peculiarities of keeping such dogs. For example, a mastiff or St. Bernard can be started only in a private house with a large adjacent territory, where the dog will walk and warm up. The maintenance of such animals in the apartments will be a mistake, since they need constant physical activity. When the load is not enough, the animal may begin to languish or become embittered. And weight gain 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 you can keep it in the apartment, but at the same time it will need daily walking. It is advisable to bring the dog 2 times a day for 1.5-2 hours.

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

• 2-3 times a week, animal hair should be combed; 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 your teeth and give them a treat from beef veins - this will strengthen the jaws, and at the same time save the dogs from tartar;
• if the dog is walking mostly on soft ground, you should periodically trim its claws.

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