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Most Popular Large Dog Breeds

By Jessica Desrosiers

Large dog breeds have a storied history as working, herding, and hunting companions. In addition, these popular large dog breeds also make great family pets, happy to share a couch or go for a jog. The big dogs in the large breed category weigh 50 to 100 pounds and have an average height of 24 inches at the shoulder.

Jessica Desrosiers
Jessica Desrosiers

Jessica has over 18 years of experience in the pet industry. She started out as a certified dog trainer at the age of 17, and went on to work as a veterinary technician and animal shelter behavior volunteer while completing her degree in Animal Sciences. Now, Jessica spends her time writing about pet-related topics and helping pets and their parents.

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