Certain things come to mind when you think of giant dog breeds: strong protectors, gentle giants — or perhaps drooling experts. But how much do you really know about the massive members of this canine class?
For example, could you tell different types of Mastiff apart, or identify where your favorite giant breed comes from? Test your knowledge with our quiz below.
Question: Which of these
dogs is a Neapolitan Mastiff? Left Center Right
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Answer: The
Neapolitan Mastiff is in the center and known for his huge size, wrinkles and
drool. The breed on the left is the Tibetan Mastiff, and on the right is the Cane
Corso, or Italian Mastiff.
Question: True or false: The Great Dane is not suitable for apartment living.
Answer: False. The
Great Dane is of formidable size, but his (usually) calm nature can make him a good candidate
for apartment living. (Just keep in mind, if you have to climb a few flights of stairs to reach your apartment, that can become problematic if your dog faces any injuries or mobility issues.)
Question: Which of
these large breeds tends to be tallest at the shoulder, according to breed
standards?
Question: True or false: The Saint Bernard was used by monks to find and rescue lost travelers in
the Swiss Alps.
Answer: True. The
Saint Bernard is known for saving stranded travelers in the Alps, although he
never regularly wore the miniature brandy keg around his neck that artists
depicted him wearing.
Question: Which of
these weight ranges is correct for the Mastiff?
80 to 120 pounds
120 to 230 pounds
230 to 290 pounds
Answer: The
Mastiff, known as a gentle giant, ranges from 120 to 230 pounds.
Question: The
Leonberger, who has a lion-like appearance and tends to be a sweet dog,
originated in which country?
Sweden
England Germany
Answer: The
Leonberger was invented in Germany in the Victorian era by Heinrich Essig of Leonberg, and was popular with celebrities and wealthy
people at the time.
Answer: This
beauty is a member of the Working Group. The Great Pyrenees was
once known as the royal dog of France and got his start guarding sheep from
predators like wolves and bears.
