The 10 tallest dog breeds

This ranking orders breeds by the midpoint of their typical height at the withers (a breed measuring 70–80 cm counts as 75 cm). When two breeds tie, the one with the higher average weight comes first, then alphabetical order. These are breed ranges: individual dogs can differ.

No. 1 — Great Daneabout 81 cm on average (72–90 cm)An elegant giant with a gentle nature, the Great Dane is a calm, affectionate companion, but its size demands suitable space and budget.
No. 2 — Irish Wolfhoundabout 80.5 cm on average (71–90 cm)One of the tallest dogs in the world, the Irish Wolfhound is a gentle giant: calm, patient and very sociable.
No. 3 — Spanish Mastiffabout 80 cm on average (72–88 cm)A calm giant from the Spanish plateau, the Spanish Mastiff is a noble, serene flock guardian that is gentle with its family.
No. 4 — Mastiffabout 77.5 cm on average (70–85 cm)One of the heaviest dogs in the world, the Mastiff is a calm, dignified giant that is very gentle with its family.
No. 5 — Saint Bernardabout 77.5 cm on average (65–90 cm)The legendary rescue dog of the Alps, the Saint Bernard is a gentle, patient giant built for cold far more than heat.
No. 6 — Borzoiabout 76.5 cm on average (68–85 cm)A large Russian sighthound with a silky, wavy coat, the Borzoi is elegant, calm at home and surprisingly fast at full stretch.
No. 7 — Scottish Deerhoundabout 76 cm on average (71–81 cm)A tall, rough-coated Scottish sighthound with a gentle gaze, the Deerhound is calm, friendly and quiet at home.
No. 8 — Leonbergerabout 72.5 cm on average (65–80 cm)A gentle giant with a lion-like mane, the Leonberger is a calm, patient and very sociable family dog, but poorly suited to heat.
No. 9 — Pyrenean Mountain Dogabout 72.5 cm on average (65–80 cm)A majestic large white dog, the Pyrenean Mountain Dog has guarded flocks in the Pyrenees for centuries. Calm and independent, it is a born guardian.
No. 10 — Black Russian Terrierabout 72 cm on average (68–76 cm)A large, bearded black dog created in the Soviet Union, the Black Russian Terrier is a calm, confident guardian devoted to its family.