10 Best Large Dog Breeds With Gentle Spirit

It's known that all dog is the best friend to human, but there are some specific breeds that are more friendly and affectionate towards their owners.

Many dog lovers prefer the largest types, so this list contains 10 of the best big sized canines breeds that have sweethearts, known by their gentle spirits, and make great pets.

1. Great Dane

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This gigantic breed is actually from Germany. Great Danes are the world's largest dog breed, they are watchful, smart, enthusiastic, playful, calm, and sensitive dogs. With their gentle hearts, they generally get along well with other dogs, animals, and humans.
Weight: 105-170 pounds, Height: 30-37 inches.

2. Bernese Mountain Dog

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The Bernese Mountain Dog has a thick, shiny coat that is a bit wavy and fluffy. This kind of breed is very good with kids, social and often friendly toward other dogs and animals. This canine is not happy if left alone or shut out of family activities.
Weight: 85-120 pounds, Height: 23-28 inches

3. Mastiff

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These dogs are huge. However, though they seem beast-like, they are surprisingly gentle and extremely loyal. Mastiff bonds instantly with their families and loves to be around people. This animal is great with children, and make an ideal family pet.
Weight: 120-230 pounds, Height: 28 inches and up.

4. Newfoundland

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Newfoundlands are extremely tender, gentle dogs. They do well around children of all ages and make extraordinary family companions.
Due to the big size, this massive breed with black or dark brown fur is often mistaken for a bear, in fact, this dog is a bear-like animal with domestic habits.
Weight: 100-150 pounds,  Height: 26-28 inches.

5. Leonberger

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The Leonberger is a wonderful, huge working dog with a sort and delicate attitude. The Leo has its own following, this breed is known to bond closely with its family.
Leos make excellent family members, they are gigantic yet gentle with incredibly soft coats. These animals are some of the fluffiest brown dogs in dogdom.
Weight: 70-120 pounds,  Height: 25-32 inches.

6. Saint Bernard

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Saint Bernards are giant dogs with even bigger hearts. They will in general be delicate, adoring family friends, frequently coexisting great with kids. These animals are large and known for their patience, tolerance, and good nature.
Weight: 120-180 pounds,  Height: 26-30 inches.

7. Dogue de Bordeaux

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The Dogue de Bordeaux is from France, an adorable, slobbery hunk of a pooch. This gigantic canine with a giant head may look furious, however the variety is typically very faithful and delicate.
Weight: 100 pounds and up, Height: 23-27 inches.

8. Irish Wolfhound

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One of the largest dog breeds in existence, the Irish Wolfhound has a playful and curious nature. Irish Wolfhound is friendly with new people, children, other dogs, and fellow pets.
Weight: 90-120 pounds, Height: 32-34 inches.

9. Great Pyrenees

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This giant livestock guardian looks dangerous but is one of the gentle giants of the dog world. Great Pyrenees are patient, very loyal to their human family, and they are great with children. These big white dogs have a thick, weather-resistant double-coat that has made them excellent mountain sheepdogs.
Weight: 85 pounds and up, Height: 25-32 inches.

10. Neapolitan Mastiff

The Neapolitan mastiff is from Italy, a guard dog known for its distinct wrinkles and loose skin, massive bones, and lumbering gait.
Neapolitan Mastiff tends to be loyal and protective, though generally mellow and gentle.
Weight: 120-200 pounds, Height: 24-31.