10 Best Large Dogs That Are Calm

There are some dog breeds that are calmest than the others, these specific types are very gentle, docile, and require less time or intensity to expend their energy. Fortunately, there are many large canine breeds that are quiet, perfect for people who live in apartments.

These 10 amazing large dog breeds are wonderful companions that bark the less.

1. Saint-Bernard

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Saint-Bernard dogs are very patient and gentle that make wonderful family pets, these canines don't bark a lot, yet their bark is stunning, which makes them unsatisfactory for condos and for families who favor a tranquil environment.

2. Great Dane

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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. The Great Dane is just about the tallest of the calm dog breeds, who do well with other dogs and pets.

3. Neapolitan Mastiff

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Neos are among the most quiet of large dog breeds, they have been developed primarily to guard the family and they are loyal, totally devoted to their people.

4. Bullmastiff

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Bullmastiff dogs are considered gentle and quiet, and extremely devoted to their family. They are very calm and excellent guardians. This is a healthy and independent canine breed that needs less care and grooming than most.

5. Dogue de Bordeaux

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Also known as the French Mastiff, these large canines are extremely loyal and devoted to their people and prefer to be close to their family members all of the time. They have an independent nature, and are not easy to train.

6. Newfoundland

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The Newfoundland dog is very sweet, gentle, and probably one of the calmest of the calm dog breeds. These majestic animals love everyone and are generally easy-going.

7. Dalmatian

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Dalmatians don't bark — much. They may let out a sound every now and then, however generally speaking they're truly agreeable. That means they aren't likely to bark when strangers come by or when they hear other noises.

8. Akita

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Akitas are naturally silent, these good looking animals are large and can weigh over 50 kilograms. They are very protective of the family and friendly towards children and other animals.

9. Leonberger

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Leos make excellent family members, they are gigantic yet gentle with incredibly soft coats. These animals are some of the calmest dogs in dogdom.
The Leo has its own following, this breed is known to bond closely with its family.

10. Scottish Deerhound

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The Scottish Deerhound, or simply the Deerhound, is a large breed of hound, and one of the tallest calm dog breeds. Outdoors, the Scottish Deerhound, loves to run and chase anything that moves. Indoors, it is mellow and easy-going.