Dogs of large breeds, of course, are also the strongest representatives of this species of the animals cultivated by the person. Some of large breeds were removed by farmers and shepherds as assistants – carriers of cargoes and shepherds of sheep. Some were brought specially as security guards for the nobility. Definite answer what of one and a half dozen the largest breeds is the strongest cannot be given, but is a little which precisely cannot refuse force.
Neapolitan mastiffThe Neapolitan mastiff was brought by selectors as the big and terrible defender capable to frighten the malefactor of the one look. At this dog the sentry instinct which basis is the strongest love for the owner and members of his family is very developed. This dog tests the true dependence on owners and is capable to react to their behavior and mood sensitively.
The strong and sincere love does mastiffs by the friends and watchmen who are selflessly protecting rest of family – packs to which members they carry themselves. Owners of Neapolitans note their extraordinary ingenuity and ability to understand an emotional condition of the person.
The Neapolitan mastiffs very much need attention of the owner and are capable to be depressed if it seems to them insufficient.
Dogs of the Neapolitan mastiffs reach in withers to 75 cm, boughs – up to 68, the weight of these dogs, respectively, 70 and 60 kg, but is such whose weight reaches also 90 kg though it is a rarity even for these giants.
Tosa InuThis breed of dog is removed in Japan and it is considered the strongest there, sometimes she is called still the Japanese mastiff though externally it is more similar to a mastiff. This is the combative dog who is specially brought for participation in dog fights and today in Japan with participation of dogs of this breed fights are arranged, but at all this, dogs of a Tosa Inu excellent friends and partners for the owners. There are almost no thoroughbred Tosa Inus in Europe – Japanese reluctantly go on that the breed got divorced somewhere outside their country. The one who will want to make to himself such friend has to be a person active and physically strong, have experience in education and communication with dogs. Growth and weight of dogs is 90 cm and 60 kg, a bough – 70 cm and 55 kg.
In Japan the Tosa Inus are known for the indulgent and friendly attitude towards children, but anyway, it is impossible to leave a dog alone with the small child what breed it would not be.
Tibetan mastiffThe surprising dog possessing a magnificent dense mane was selected especially for protection of the temples mislaid in mountains. According to the legend, the Tibetan mastiff belonging to Buddha weighed 120 kg, but most often weight does not exceed them 85 kg, and height in withers of 85 cm. Monks in Tibet used these dogs not only as security guards, but also as carriers of cargoes, these dogs are considered on the homeland as a symbol of wealth and the power. And it is not surprising – the case when the puppy of this breed was sold for 1.5 million dollars is known.