What is the largest breed of dog?
The Old English Mastiff is the LARGEST breed of dog in the world . .They can weigh anywhere from 110 pounds to 343 pounds. There is a mastiff called Zorba held the world record of the world’s largest dog. Most Mastiff males weigh around 160-230 pounds and females around 120-190 pounds. The height of a mastiff can range from 26 inches at the shoulder to 36 inches . The Irish Wolf Hound and Great Dane can be taller then the mastiff , but do not match the mastiff for weight and over all size . The mastiff is also one of the most powerful dog in the world. The mastiff who won the pulling championship in 2004 pulled 7300 pounds. You can read more about the mastiff at http://www.akc.