Largest breeds: Sheepdogs and cattle dogs

Among the 29 breeds in the “Sheepdogs and cattle dogs” group, this ranking lists the ten with the highest average adult weight (the midpoint of the typical range). Ties are broken by average height, then alphabetical order. Individual dogs can fall outside these ranges.

No. 1 — Komondorabout 50 kg on average (40–60 kg)A Hungarian giant covered in long white cords, the Komondor is an imposing, calm and highly protective livestock guardian.
No. 2 — Kuvaszabout 49.5 kg on average (37–62 kg)A large Hungarian guardian with a wavy white coat, the Kuvasz is noble, brave and highly protective of its family.
No. 3 — Maremma Sheepdogabout 37.5 kg on average (30–45 kg)A large white livestock guardian, the Maremma Sheepdog is calm, independent and deeply loyal to whatever it protects.
No. 4 — Beauceronabout 37.5 kg on average (30–45 kg)A large black-and-tan French shepherd, the Beauceron is a powerful, loyal and protective dog that needs firm yet kind training.
No. 5 — Old English Sheepdogabout 36 kg on average (27–45 kg)A big grey-and-white teddy bear, the Old English Sheepdog is a jolly, patient family dog, but very poorly suited to strong heat.
No. 6 — Bouvier des Flandresabout 33.5 kg on average (27–40 kg)A sturdy, bearded farm dog, the Bouvier des Flandres is calm, protective and deeply loyal to its family.
No. 7 — Briardabout 32.5 kg on average (25–40 kg)A large French shepherd with a long, goat-like coat, the Briard is a faithful, protective companion with plenty of character.
No. 8 — White Swiss Shepherdabout 32.5 kg on average (25–40 kg)A close white-coated cousin of the German Shepherd, the White Swiss Shepherd is gentle, intelligent and particularly well balanced in a family.
No. 9 — German Shepherdabout 31 kg on average (22–40 kg)Loyal, steady and remarkably versatile, the German Shepherd is both a protective family dog and an outstanding working dog.
No. 10 — Czechoslovakian Wolfdogabout 27.5 kg on average (20–35 kg)Bred from German Shepherds and Carpathian wolves, the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog is a tireless, fascinating dog for very experienced owners only.