At a glance: large size, lots of exercise, weekly brushing, sheds a lot
Most common names: Luna, Bella, Charlie
Large dog breeds
8 breeds whose lightest recorded weight is over 50 lb. Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever and Boxer lead the list.
What we looked at
- Weight over 50 lb, even at the light end
The breeds, in the order the quiz ranks them
At a glance: large size, lots of exercise, regular grooming, sheds a lot
Most common names: Charlie, Daisy, Cooper
At a glance: large size, lots of exercise, light grooming, sheds some
Most common names: Lucy, Daisy, Duke
At a glance: large to giant size, a good daily walk, regular grooming, sheds a lot
Most common names: Bear, Moose, Willow
At a glance: large to giant size, a good daily walk, light grooming, sheds a lot
Most common names: Bear, Luna, Rocky
At a glance: large size, lighter exercise, light grooming, sheds some
Most common names: Bella, Bruno, Tank
At a glance: giant size, a good daily walk, light grooming, sheds some
Most common names: Daisy, Luna, Leckie
At a glance: large size, a good daily walk, light grooming, sheds some
Most common names: Duke, Luna, Julius
Side by side
| Breed | Size | Coat | Grooming | Shedding | Exercise | Voice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labrador Retriever | Large | A double coat, short to medium | Weekly | Heavy | Lots of exercise | - |
| Golden Retriever | Large | A long double coat | Regular | Heavy | Lots of exercise | - |
| Boxer | Large | Short and smooth | Light | Moderate | Lots of exercise | - |
| Bernese Mountain Dog | Large to giant | A long double coat | Regular | Heavy | A good daily walk | - |
| Rottweiler | Large to giant | A double coat, short to medium | Light | Heavy | A good daily walk | - |
| Bulldog | Large | Short and smooth | Light | Moderate | Lighter exercise | - |
| Great Dane | Giant | Short and smooth | Light | Moderate | A good daily walk | - |
| Doberman Pinscher | Large | Short and smooth | Light | Moderate | A good daily walk | - |
General information to help you narrow your choices. Every animal is an individual; meet them first. Check your lease and local rules.
Breed facts: Wikidata and each breed's Wikipedia article, read 2026-10-04. The ratings are ours, from those facts; how we match is on the breed fit quiz.
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