The most popular giant dog breeds in America | Many of the dogs on the list of the most popular giant dog breeds are hunting or herding dogs. Some need hours of daily physical activity to stay healthy, while others are perfectly content to relax indoors for most of the day. (swisshippo/Getty Images)

The most popular giant dog breeds in America | Many of the dogs on the list of the most popular giant dog breeds are hunting or herding dogs. Some need hours of daily physical activity to stay healthy, while others are perfectly content to relax indoors for most of the day. (swisshippo/Getty Images)

The most popular giant dog breeds in America

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To identify the most popular big dogs in the United States, 24/7 Tempo used theAmerican Kennel Club’s 2020 ranking of the most popular breeds in the country. We only considered breeds with male dogs weighing at least 70 pounds, per the information the AKC provides on each breed. Information on popularity, height, temperament, and breed category also came from the AKC. For similar lists visit 24/7 Wall St. .

The most popular giant dog breeds in America

The most popular giant dog breeds in America | Many of the dogs on the list of the most popular giant dog breeds are hunting or herding dogs. Some need hours of daily physical activity to stay healthy, while others are perfectly content to relax indoors for most of the day. (swisshippo/Getty Images)

The most popular giant dog breeds in America | Many of the dogs on the list of the most popular giant dog breeds are hunting or herding dogs. Some need hours of daily physical activity to stay healthy, while others are perfectly content to relax indoors for most of the day. (swisshippo/Getty Images)

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Komondor

Komondor | Popularity: 178 out of 197 - Weight: 100 pounds or more (male), 80 pounds or more (female) - Height: 27.5 minimum inches (male), 25.5 minimum inches (female) - Life expectancy: 10-12 years - Personality: Loyal, dignified, brave - Group category: Working (slowmotiongli/iStock via Getty Images)

Komondor | Popularity: 178 out of 197 - Weight: 100 pounds or more (male), 80 pounds or more (female) - Height: 27.5 minimum inches (male), 25.5 minimum inches (female) - Life expectancy: 10-12 years - Personality: Loyal, dignified, brave - Group category: Working (slowmotiongli/iStock via Getty Images)

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Otterhound

Otterhound | Popularity: 178 out of 197 - Weight: 115 pounds (male), 80 pounds (female) - Height: 27 inches (male), 24 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 10-13 years - Personality: Even-tempered, amiable, boisterous - Group category: Hound (LourdesPhotography/iStock via Getty Images)

Otterhound | Popularity: 178 out of 197 - Weight: 115 pounds (male), 80 pounds (female) - Height: 27 inches (male), 24 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 10-13 years - Personality: Even-tempered, amiable, boisterous - Group category: Hound (LourdesPhotography/iStock via Getty Images)

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Kuvasz

Kuvasz | Popularity: 177 out of 197 - Weight: 100-115 pounds (male), 70-90 pounds (female) - Height: 28-30 inches (male), 26-28 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 10-12 years - Personality: Loyal, fearless, courageous - Group category: Working (susanna cesareo/iStock via Getty Images)

Kuvasz | Popularity: 177 out of 197 - Weight: 100-115 pounds (male), 70-90 pounds (female) - Height: 28-30 inches (male), 26-28 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 10-12 years - Personality: Loyal, fearless, courageous - Group category: Working (susanna cesareo/iStock via Getty Images)

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Bergamasco Sheepdog

Bergamasco Sheepdog | Popularity: 173 out of 197 - Weight: 70-84 pounds (male), 57-71 pounds (female) - Height: 24 inches (male), 22 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 13-15 years - Personality: Independent, sociable, intelligent - Group category: Herding (BluIz60/iStock via Getty Images)

Bergamasco Sheepdog | Popularity: 173 out of 197 - Weight: 70-84 pounds (male), 57-71 pounds (female) - Height: 24 inches (male), 22 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 13-15 years - Personality: Independent, sociable, intelligent - Group category: Herding (BluIz60/iStock via Getty Images)

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Scottish Deerhound

Scottish Deerhound | Popularity: 166 out of 197 - Weight: 85-110 pounds (male), 75-95 pounds (female) - Height: 30-32 inches (male), 28 inches & up (female) - Life expectancy: 8-11 years - Personality: Gentle, dignified, polite - Group category: Hound (rogerpilkington/iStock via Getty Images)

Scottish Deerhound | Popularity: 166 out of 197 - Weight: 85-110 pounds (male), 75-95 pounds (female) - Height: 30-32 inches (male), 28 inches & up (female) - Life expectancy: 8-11 years - Personality: Gentle, dignified, polite - Group category: Hound (rogerpilkington/iStock via Getty Images)

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Tibetan Mastiff

Tibetan Mastiff | Popularity: 140 out of 197 - Weight: 90-150 pounds (male), 70-120 pounds (female) - Height: minimum 26 inches (male), minimum 24 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 10-12 years - Personality: Independent, reserved, intelligent - Group category: Working (~User7565abab_575/iStock via Getty Images)

Tibetan Mastiff | Popularity: 140 out of 197 - Weight: 90-150 pounds (male), 70-120 pounds (female) - Height: minimum 26 inches (male), minimum 24 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 10-12 years - Personality: Independent, reserved, intelligent - Group category: Working (~User7565abab_575/iStock via Getty Images)

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Clumber Spaniel

Clumber Spaniel | Popularity: 135 out of 197 - Weight: 70-85 pounds (male), 55-70 pounds (female) - Height: 18-20 inches (male), 17-19 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 10-12 years - Personality: Mellow, amusing, gentlemanly - Group category: Sporting (volofin/iStock via Getty Images)

Clumber Spaniel | Popularity: 135 out of 197 - Weight: 70-85 pounds (male), 55-70 pounds (female) - Height: 18-20 inches (male), 17-19 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 10-12 years - Personality: Mellow, amusing, gentlemanly - Group category: Sporting (volofin/iStock via Getty Images)

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Black Russian Terrier

Black Russian Terrier | Popularity: 126 out of 197 - Weight: 80-130 pounds - Height: 27-30 inches (male), 26-29 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 10-12 years - Personality: Intelligent, calm, powerful - Group category: Working (Elen11/iStock via Getty Images)

Black Russian Terrier | Popularity: 126 out of 197 - Weight: 80-130 pounds - Height: 27-30 inches (male), 26-29 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 10-12 years - Personality: Intelligent, calm, powerful - Group category: Working (Elen11/iStock via Getty Images)

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Boerboel

Boerboel | Popularity: 123 out of 197 - Weight: 150-200 pounds - Height: 24-27 inches (male), 22-25 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 9-11 years - Personality: Confident, intelligent, calm - Group category: Working (JfJacobsz/iStock via Getty Images)

Boerboel | Popularity: 123 out of 197 - Weight: 150-200 pounds - Height: 24-27 inches (male), 22-25 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 9-11 years - Personality: Confident, intelligent, calm - Group category: Working (JfJacobsz/iStock via Getty Images)

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Beauceron

Beauceron | Popularity: 121 out of 197 - Weight: 70-110 pounds - Height: 26-28 inches (male), 24-7 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 10-12 years - Personality: Gentle, faithful, obedient - Group category: Herding (Brigitte Theriault/iStock via Getty Images)

Beauceron | Popularity: 121 out of 197 - Weight: 70-110 pounds - Height: 26-28 inches (male), 24-7 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 10-12 years - Personality: Gentle, faithful, obedient - Group category: Herding (Brigitte Theriault/iStock via Getty Images)

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Borzoi

Borzoi | Popularity: 103 out of 197 - Weight: 75-105 pounds (male), 60-85 pounds (female) - Height: 28 inches & up (male), 26 inches & up (female) - Life expectancy: 9-14 years - Personality: Affectionate, loyal, regally dignified - Group category: Hound (nemoris/iStock via Getty Images)

Borzoi | Popularity: 103 out of 197 - Weight: 75-105 pounds (male), 60-85 pounds (female) - Height: 28 inches & up (male), 26 inches & up (female) - Life expectancy: 9-14 years - Personality: Affectionate, loyal, regally dignified - Group category: Hound (nemoris/iStock via Getty Images)

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Neapolitan Mastiff

Neapolitan Mastiff | Popularity: 100 out of 197 - Weight: 150 pounds (male), 110 pounds (female) - Height: 26-31 inches (male), 24-29 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 7-9 years - Personality: Loyal, dignified, watchful - Group category: Working (Salima Senyavskaya/iStock via Getty Images)

Neapolitan Mastiff | Popularity: 100 out of 197 - Weight: 150 pounds (male), 110 pounds (female) - Height: 26-31 inches (male), 24-29 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 7-9 years - Personality: Loyal, dignified, watchful - Group category: Working (Salima Senyavskaya/iStock via Getty Images)

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Leonberger

Leonberger | Popularity: 98 out of 197 - Weight: 110-170 pounds (male), 90-140 pounds (female) - Height: 28-31.5 inches (male), 25.5-29.5 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 9 years - Personality: Friendly, gentle, playful - Group category: Working (kaisphoto/iStock via Getty Images)

Leonberger | Popularity: 98 out of 197 - Weight: 110-170 pounds (male), 90-140 pounds (female) - Height: 28-31.5 inches (male), 25.5-29.5 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 9 years - Personality: Friendly, gentle, playful - Group category: Working (kaisphoto/iStock via Getty Images)

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Bouvier des Flandres

Bouvier des Flandres | Popularity: 94 out of 197 - Weight: 70-110 pounds - Height: 25-28 inches (male), 24-27 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 10-12 years - Personality: Affectionate, courageous, strong-willed - Group category: Herding (Carol Hamilton/iStock via Getty Images)

Bouvier des Flandres | Popularity: 94 out of 197 - Weight: 70-110 pounds - Height: 25-28 inches (male), 24-27 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 10-12 years - Personality: Affectionate, courageous, strong-willed - Group category: Herding (Carol Hamilton/iStock via Getty Images)

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Dogo Argentino

Dogo Argentino | Popularity: 93 out of 197 - Weight: 88-100 pounds (male), 88-95 pounds (female) - Height: 24-26.5 inches (male), 24-25.5 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 9-15 years - Personality: Loyal, courageous, athletic - Group category: Working (Yurich84/Getty Images)

Dogo Argentino | Popularity: 93 out of 197 - Weight: 88-100 pounds (male), 88-95 pounds (female) - Height: 24-26.5 inches (male), 24-25.5 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 9-15 years - Personality: Loyal, courageous, athletic - Group category: Working (Yurich84/Getty Images)

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Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Anatolian Shepherd Dog | Popularity: 85 out of 197 - Weight: 110-150 pounds (male), 80-120 pounds (female) - Height: 29 inches (male), 27 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 11-13 years - Personality: Loyal, independent, reserved - Group category: Working (Lyndsey Sumpton/iStock via Getty Images)

Anatolian Shepherd Dog | Popularity: 85 out of 197 - Weight: 110-150 pounds (male), 80-120 pounds (female) - Height: 29 inches (male), 27 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 11-13 years - Personality: Loyal, independent, reserved - Group category: Working (Lyndsey Sumpton/iStock via Getty Images)

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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog | Popularity: 76 out of 197 - Weight: 115-140 pounds (male), 85-110 pounds (female) - Height: 25.5-28.5 inches (male), 23.5-27 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 8-11 years - Personality: Faithful, family-oriented, dependable - Group category: Working (Anzze86/iStock via Getty Images)

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog | Popularity: 76 out of 197 - Weight: 115-140 pounds (male), 85-110 pounds (female) - Height: 25.5-28.5 inches (male), 23.5-27 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 8-11 years - Personality: Faithful, family-oriented, dependable - Group category: Working (Anzze86/iStock via Getty Images)

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Irish Setter

Irish Setter | Popularity: 75 out of 197 - Weight: 70 pounds (male), 60 pounds (female) - Height: 27 inches (male), 25 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 12-15 years - Personality: Active, outgoing, sweet-natured - Group category: Sporting (Drago_Nika/iStock via Getty Images)

Irish Setter | Popularity: 75 out of 197 - Weight: 70 pounds (male), 60 pounds (female) - Height: 27 inches (male), 25 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 12-15 years - Personality: Active, outgoing, sweet-natured - Group category: Sporting (Drago_Nika/iStock via Getty Images)

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Irish Wolfhound

Irish Wolfhound | Popularity: 74 out of 197 - Weight: 120 pounds (male), 105 pounds (female) - Height: 32 inches minimum (male), 30 inches minimum (female) - Life expectancy: 6-8 years - Personality: Courageous, dignified, calm - Group category: Hound (Bigandt_Photography/iStock via Getty Images)

Irish Wolfhound | Popularity: 74 out of 197 - Weight: 120 pounds (male), 105 pounds (female) - Height: 32 inches minimum (male), 30 inches minimum (female) - Life expectancy: 6-8 years - Personality: Courageous, dignified, calm - Group category: Hound (Bigandt_Photography/iStock via Getty Images)

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Dogue de Bordeaux

Dogue de Bordeaux | Popularity: 71 out of 197 - Weight: 110 pounds & up (male), 99 pounds & up (female) - Height: 23.27 inches (male), 23-26 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 5-8 years - Personality: Affectionate, loyal, courageous - Group category: Working (Bigandt_Photography/iStock)

Dogue de Bordeaux | Popularity: 71 out of 197 - Weight: 110 pounds & up (male), 99 pounds & up (female) - Height: 23.27 inches (male), 23-26 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 5-8 years - Personality: Affectionate, loyal, courageous - Group category: Working (Bigandt_Photography/iStock)

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Great Pyrenees

Great Pyrenees | Popularity: 70 out of 197 - Weight: 100 pounds & up (male), 85 pounds & up (female) - Height: 27-32 inches (male), 25-29 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 12-10 years - Personality: Smart, patient, calm - Group category: Working (rpbirdman/iStock via Getty Images)

Great Pyrenees | Popularity: 70 out of 197 - Weight: 100 pounds & up (male), 85 pounds & up (female) - Height: 27-32 inches (male), 25-29 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 12-10 years - Personality: Smart, patient, calm - Group category: Working (rpbirdman/iStock via Getty Images)

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Alaskan Malamute

Alaskan Malamute | Popularity: 65 out of 197 - Weight: 85 pounds (male), 75 pounds (female) - Height: 25 inches (male), 23 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 10-14 years - Personality: Affectionate, loyal, playful - Group category: Working (LiuMeiLi/iStock via Getty Images)

Alaskan Malamute | Popularity: 65 out of 197 - Weight: 85 pounds (male), 75 pounds (female) - Height: 25 inches (male), 23 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 10-14 years - Personality: Affectionate, loyal, playful - Group category: Working (LiuMeiLi/iStock via Getty Images)

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Bullmastiff

Bullmastiff | Popularity: 55 out of 197 - Weight: 110-130 pounds (male), 100-120 pounds (female) - Height: 25-27 inches (male), 24-26 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 7-9 years - Personality: Affectionate, loyal, brave - Group category: Working (debibishop/E+ via Getty Images)

Bullmastiff | Popularity: 55 out of 197 - Weight: 110-130 pounds (male), 100-120 pounds (female) - Height: 25-27 inches (male), 24-26 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 7-9 years - Personality: Affectionate, loyal, brave - Group category: Working (debibishop/E+ via Getty Images)

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Saint Bernard

Saint Bernard | Popularity: 52 out of 197 - Weight: 140-180 pounds (male), 120-140 pounds (female) - Height: 28-30 inches (males), 26-28 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 8-10 years - Personality: Playful, charming, inquisitive - Group category: Working (swisshippo/iStock via Getty Images)

Saint Bernard | Popularity: 52 out of 197 - Weight: 140-180 pounds (male), 120-140 pounds (female) - Height: 28-30 inches (males), 26-28 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 8-10 years - Personality: Playful, charming, inquisitive - Group category: Working (swisshippo/iStock via Getty Images)

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Akita

Akita | Popularity: 48 out of 197 - Weight: 100-130 pounds (male), 70-100 pounds (female) - Height: 26-28 inches (male), 24-26 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 10-13 years - Personality: Courageous, dignified, profoundly loyal - Group category: Working (AlynJ/iStock via Getty Images)

Akita | Popularity: 48 out of 197 - Weight: 100-130 pounds (male), 70-100 pounds (female) - Height: 26-28 inches (male), 24-26 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 10-13 years - Personality: Courageous, dignified, profoundly loyal - Group category: Working (AlynJ/iStock via Getty Images)

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Bloodhound

Bloodhound | Popularity: 46 out of 197 - Weight: 90-110 pounds (male), 80-100 pounds (female) - Height: 25-27 inches (male), 23-25 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 10-12 years - Personality: Friendly, independent, inquisitive - Group category: Hound (dageldog/iStock via Getty Images)

Bloodhound | Popularity: 46 out of 197 - Weight: 90-110 pounds (male), 80-100 pounds (female) - Height: 25-27 inches (male), 23-25 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 10-12 years - Personality: Friendly, independent, inquisitive - Group category: Hound (dageldog/iStock via Getty Images)

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Rhodesian Ridgeback

Rhodesian Ridgeback | Popularity: 42 out of 197 - Weight: 85 pounds (male), 70 pounds (female) - Height: 25-27 inches (male), 24-26 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 10 years - Personality: Affectionate, dignified, even-tempered - Group category: Hound (K_Thalhofer/iStock via Getty Images)

Rhodesian Ridgeback | Popularity: 42 out of 197 - Weight: 85 pounds (male), 70 pounds (female) - Height: 25-27 inches (male), 24-26 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 10 years - Personality: Affectionate, dignified, even-tempered - Group category: Hound (K_Thalhofer/iStock via Getty Images)

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Newfoundland

Newfoundland | Popularity: 41 out of 197 - Weight: 130-150 pounds (male), 100-120 pounds (female) - Height: 28 inches (male), 26 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 9-10 years - Personality: Sweet, patient, devoted - Group category: Working (SvetaElfimova/iStock via Getty Images)

Newfoundland | Popularity: 41 out of 197 - Weight: 130-150 pounds (male), 100-120 pounds (female) - Height: 28 inches (male), 26 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 9-10 years - Personality: Sweet, patient, devoted - Group category: Working (SvetaElfimova/iStock via Getty Images)

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Weimaraner

Weimaraner | Popularity: 39 out of 197 - Weight: 70-90 pounds (male), 55-75 pounds (female) - Height: 25-27 inches (male), 23-25 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 10-13 years - Personality: Friendly, fearless, obedient - Group category: Sporting (Bigandt_Photography/iStock via Getty Images)

Weimaraner | Popularity: 39 out of 197 - Weight: 70-90 pounds (male), 55-75 pounds (female) - Height: 25-27 inches (male), 23-25 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 10-13 years - Personality: Friendly, fearless, obedient - Group category: Sporting (Bigandt_Photography/iStock via Getty Images)

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Mastiff

Mastiff | Popularity: 33 out of 197 - Weight: 160-230 pounds (male), 120-170 pounds\ (female) - Height: 30 inches & up (male), 27.5 inches & up (female) - Life expectancy: 6-10 years - Personality: Courageous, dignified, good-natured - Group category: Working (adogslifephoto/iStock via Getty Images)

Mastiff | Popularity: 33 out of 197 - Weight: 160-230 pounds (male), 120-170 pounds\ (female) - Height: 30 inches & up (male), 27.5 inches & up (female) - Life expectancy: 6-10 years - Personality: Courageous, dignified, good-natured - Group category: Working (adogslifephoto/iStock via Getty Images)

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Bernese Mountain Dog

Bernese Mountain Dog | Popularity: 22 out of 197 - Weight: 80-115 pounds (male), 70-95 pounds (female) - Height: 25-28 inches (male), 23-26 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 7-10 years - Personality: Good-natured, calm, strong - Group category: Working (Bigandt_Photography/iStock via Getty Images)

Bernese Mountain Dog | Popularity: 22 out of 197 - Weight: 80-115 pounds (male), 70-95 pounds (female) - Height: 25-28 inches (male), 23-26 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 7-10 years - Personality: Good-natured, calm, strong - Group category: Working (Bigandt_Photography/iStock via Getty Images)

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Doberman Pinscher

Doberman Pinscher | Popularity: 18 out of 197 - Weight: 75-100 pounds (male), 60-90 pounds (female) - Height: 26-28 inches (male), 24-26 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 10-12 years - Personality: Loyal, fearless, alert - Group category: Working (JamesBrey/E+ via Getty Images)

Doberman Pinscher | Popularity: 18 out of 197 - Weight: 75-100 pounds (male), 60-90 pounds (female) - Height: 26-28 inches (male), 24-26 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 10-12 years - Personality: Loyal, fearless, alert - Group category: Working (JamesBrey/E+ via Getty Images)

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Great Dane

Great Dane | Popularity: 15 out of 197 - Weight: 140-175 pounds (male), 110-140 pounds (female) - Height: 30-32 inches (male), 28-30 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 7-10 years - Personality: Friendly, patient, dependable - Group category: Working (RalfWeigel/iStock via Getty Images)

Great Dane | Popularity: 15 out of 197 - Weight: 140-175 pounds (male), 110-140 pounds (female) - Height: 30-32 inches (male), 28-30 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 7-10 years - Personality: Friendly, patient, dependable - Group category: Working (RalfWeigel/iStock via Getty Images)

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Rottweiler

Rottweiler | Popularity: 8 out of 197 - Weight: 95-135 pounds (male), 80-100 pounds (female) - Height: 24-27 inches (male), 22-25 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 9-10 years - Personality: Loyal, loving, confident guardian - Group category: Working (Kurt Pas/iStock via Getty Images)

Rottweiler | Popularity: 8 out of 197 - Weight: 95-135 pounds (male), 80-100 pounds (female) - Height: 24-27 inches (male), 22-25 inches (female) - Life expectancy: 9-10 years - Personality: Loyal, loving, confident guardian - Group category: Working (Kurt Pas/iStock via Getty Images)

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