Dogs differ not only in appearance, habits and other characteristics.
There are breeds of pets that are distinguished by their real strength in comparison with others.
Let's find out which dogs are considered real strongmen among their relatives.
Top 5 Strongest Dog Breeds
The St. Bernard holds the palm of primacy. The main character of the popular comedy "Beethoven" reaches 90 centimeters at the withers and weighs 90 kilograms.
St. Bernards are often used to rescue people during avalanches.
The second place goes to Newfoundlands. Although they have more modest sizes than the previous breed, they have remarkable strength.
The breed was bred to help the people on the island, after whom it was named: the dogs helped to pull in nets and transport heavy loads.
Also in the top 5 are the ancient fighting breed English Mastiff, which is the largest among mastiffs, and Alabai, which has long guarded caravans and herds in the steppes of Central Asia.
The selection is rounded out by the Bordeaux dog, a breed that, thanks to its strength and speed, was often used to hunt wild boars and bears.
