Dogs are the best companions to human beings. There are varieties of dogs available ranging from domestic dogs to guardian dogs. They are also available in many sizes ranging from huge and giant sized dogs to miniature dogs. Lets read about the top 10 most powerful dogs in the world.

10. Newfoundland

Newfoundland dogs belong to the category of working dogs. They are seen in different colours like black, gray, brown or in black and white. This breed of dog is famous for their massive size, strength loyalty, calm nature and intelligence. They have inborn swimming abilities as they have webbed feet and a thick double, water resistant coat. Due to this reason, Newfoundland dogs are also used as a water life saving dogs. They are normally 6 feet tall and weighs around 120 kg on an average. They get the strength from their big musculature which helps them to swim easily against the large oceanic waves.

9. Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are native to Swiss Alps. This breed of dog is known for its physical strength owing to the heavy and large boned structure. It was originally bred to perform the farm duties in Switzerland. They are mainly available in colours like black, rust and white. They are around 25.5 to 28.5 inches tall and weighs between 45 to 65 kg. They are also kept as family dogs due to their calm and active nature and their affinity towards children.

8. American Pit Bull Terrier

Though it is not a gigantic sized dog but it has a solid built which has helped this breed to secure a position in the list of the most powerful dogs in the world. They were originally bred as a bait to lure bears and bulls. This breed of dog is known for their confidence, enthusiasm and strength. They are used as family dogs as they make good human companions and have love for children. They have medium sized body and their coat is short and smooth.

7. Great Dane

When it comes to size, Great Dane is among the tallest dogs in the world. It is a German breed of dogs and is mainly a domestic dog. They are popular for their huge size with an average height of 32 inches. They weigh between 45 to 59 kg and have a well groomed muscled body structure. They are found in different coat colours like fawn, Brindle, blue, black and harlequin.

6. Boerboel

Originally bred for guarding the farmhouses, they are natives to South Africa. They are also used as defence dogs against hyenas, lions and other wild animals. This breed is also known for their courageous nature, strength and agility. They are 23 to 27 inches in height and weighs between 50 to 100 kg. They are found in different coat colours and are found with or without black mask. They have short coat which is easy to groom. They are energetic in nature and are intelligent in nature.

5. Great Pyrenees

Great Pyrenees breed is also known as The Pyrenean Mountain Dog. They are used to guard the livestock and have a huge built. This breed is a very old dog breed known for hundreds of years. Though they have a huge size they are agile in nature as they were bred to guard sheep.  They grow to a size between 27 to 32 inches and weighs around 53 kg on an average. They have long, fine and dense coat. They are mainly found in white colour coat but are also found in rust, tan and gray coloured coats.

4. Rottweiler

Rottweiler is the common name when it comes to guard dog.  They were bred for guarding as well as herding. They are fearless dogs and can be ferocious if they are not trained properly. Their average height is around 25 inches and they weigh between 50 to 60 kg. They are mainly fund in two colour combinations that are black and mahogany or black and tan. They have short double coat which is thick and hard. They have a protective nature for their owner and generally is not welcoming towards strangers.

3. St Bernard

St Bernard is a large and which was bred for rescue. They are working dogs native to Swiss and Italian Alps. They are 27 to 35 inches in height and generally weigh between 64 to 120 kg. Their coat can be either rough or smooth and is generally red and white in colour. This breed of dog is not an aggressive one.  Their increasing weight can be a problem if you own one and hence requires regular exercise.

2. Irish Wolfhound

Apart from the massive and gigantic structure, this breed is distinguished for their ardent sight.  You might just see this dog as a breed belonging to the group of large dog breeds but you may not notice their swiftness. Due to this characteristic, this dog breed was also used for wolf hunting. They are the tallest dogs in all the dog breeds and have a commanding appearance. They have rough coat, muscular built and are energetic. They are rarely boisterous as they have a reserved and introvert nature.

1. Mastiff

If you are thinking of keeping this breed in your house, make sure you have enormous amount of space in your house. They are not an aggressive breed and are gentle and loyal in nature. They require less care and do not need regular exercising.