Courageous, Dignified, Good-Natured
For the uninitiated, a face-to-face encounter with these black-masked giants can be startling. A male stands at least 30 inches at the shoulder and can outweigh many a full-grown man. The rectangular body is deep and thickly muscled, covered by a short double coat of fawn, apricoโฆ
Energy
60%
Shedding
40%
Trainability
60%
Grooming
20%
Friendliness
60%
Coat Type
Short coat
Occasional Bath/Brush
Breed Data
Known genetic concerns: hip, heart problems
dog food
Best overall large breed food โ consistent quality at a fair priceโฆ
toys
The #1 chew toy for heavy chewers โ nothing else comes closeโฆ
beds
The only dog bed backed by a clinical study โ worth every cent for larโฆ
health
Best canine physical therapy tool โ used by certified canine rehabilitโฆ
training
Best GPS collar for active owners โ 3-month battery is class-leadingโฆ
grooming
The gold standard for double-coated breeds โ nothing removes undercoatโฆ
Benefits from 30-60 minutes daily exercise โ walks, play sessions, or swimming.
FCI Group
Group 2 โ Pinschers, Schnauzers, Molosser and Swiss Mountain Dogs
Section
Molossers en berghonden
Status
recognized