A lot of people are afraid of dogs. And I guess if you’re already afraid of dogs in general, you’re going to be terrified of large dogs. Huge dogs. Massive dogs!
But here’s the thing. A lot of them just aren’t that scary. They are big old babies. Gentle and sweet-natured. That’s not to say that some of them wouldn’t try to rip your head off if you attacked their owners, but who in their right mind is going to do that?
Here are 75 pics that should help you see that these guys are just big old love bugs. Floofy, drooling love bugs, but still love bugs.
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1. Big old floof ball
Except there’s a lot more there than floof. This is a Great Pyrenees, and the males grow to be about 120 pounds, and nearly 3 feet tall.
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2. Gentle giant
This is Bonner, a Newfoundland dog. Males can grow to be 150 pounds, with a height of 29 inches. However, these are sweet, gentle dogs. Bonner likes to hang out at the hospital’s rehab unit, where he can encourage patients.
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3. This is Chewbacca.
Just kidding. This is Ben. He has a human sized head and a beard. It must be hysterical when you pull up beside this car in traffic.
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4. Someone is scared.
A lot of big people are afraid of doctors or hospitals. So it makes perfect sense for big dogs to be afraid of the vet.
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5. They don’t call them great for nothing.
This great Dane is gorgeous. Although he does look like in Appaloosa. And I have to wonder if that child’s legs are numb.
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6. Um, good dog!
I wonder how the person taking this picture feels. Because that creature doesn’t look happy about it. DNA testing shows he is 87.5 % Gray Wolf, 8.6 % Siberian Husky, and 3.9 % German Shepherd.
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7. Mom! Save me!
The dog is 85 pounds. The kitten is a 1.5 pounds. The dogs petrified of the kitten and is hiding under the table.
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8. No fear.
And no need for fear. Look at her little hand holding his leg. She knows he would protect her with his life.
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9. I wonder what they get as tips.
It’s hard to get a sense of signs from this picture. However, these are Newfoundland dogs, and they are pulling Christmas trees. That’s their job at the tree lot. If you look at the trunk of the trees to get an idea how big they are. And the dogs are only a little bit smaller.
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10. Hello up there!
I love how they are looking at each other. And the big guy’s paws are bigger than the little guy’s head!
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11. Yowzah!
Okay, I like big dogs. I’m not a fan of small dogs at all. But his head is twice as big as his hoomans! I hope it doesn’t drool a lot too.
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12. Separation anxiety.
I wonder if this is the equivalent of his blankie. Big boy can’t leave the house without his stuffed Pooh bear.
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13. Damn, that traffic jam.
This dog created a human traffic jam. People were wondering why foot traffic had come to a halt, only to realize everybody was slowing down to meet and greet this big boi.
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14. What big teeth you have.
Look at that tiny little kitten. His head is smaller than the dog’s nose. But apparently it isn’t afraid of becoming a tasty morsel.
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15. They have two of these.
Ralphie is already in the car. That’s The Boss who seems to be having problems getting in the car. They are both Newfoundland dogs a.k.a. bears.
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16. I need to cuddle.
This guy is part American Wolf dog and part malamute. Melanomas love to cuddle regardless of their size.
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17. Best friends.
Those poor friends are parted by wall. The great Dane and the lab. Fortunately, someone got the lab a stool.
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18. His eyes!
Why are you making me do this, mom? You know I’ll look stupid and everyone will laugh and say I look like a walrus.
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19. I didn’t know they got this big.
I’m pretty sure this is a Chow Chow. According to the American kennel club they only grow to be 22 inches in height. So I think we have some perspective issues going on here.
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20. Howdy neighbor!
This puppy—yes, he’s still a puppy—recognized his old neighbor. And he popped up over the fence to say hi when he visited.
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21. The perfect babysitter.
Another Newfoundland dog. Their 16 months between the baby and the puppy. These are the gentlest of dogs, so that baby is in very safe paws.
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22. There’s a bear at the window.
This is a Caucasian Shepherd, also known as the Russian bear dog. And it’s approximately the size of a bear. Imagine having that peeping through your window.
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23. This is Seamus.
He’s an Irish wolfhound. And he is damn big. Fortunately, he has his hindquarters on the sofa, otherwise he would be crushing her.
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24. Who does his hair?
The highlights are awesome. And it all looks so fluffy and soft. This is Carl, and he’s a Newfoundland Dog. We’re seeing a lot of them here!
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25. Look at those eyes!
And they are certainly focused on someone or something. I wonder if there’s someone sitting across from him that is quaking in their boots.
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26. This floofball is a Samoyed.
They are big, and they can be quite stubborn. I wonder if that stubbornness extends to not wanting to walk on their own for feet.
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27. Anatolian Shepherd.
Apparently these are bred to protect livestock. Seeing as it’s roughly the size of cow, I’m guessing they do an excellent job at that.
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28. You’re home!
And please, please, please, don’t leave me again. As a matter of fact, I’m going to sit on you so you can’t. They both look so content, don’t they? Such love.
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29. I’m one!
And I am sitting here like a very good boy. That’s me too in the pic behind me, but I was just a little baby then. Well, littler.
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30. It’s a year old.
Can you imagine if they doubled in size every year? And who knew goldendoodles got so big!
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31. Before she met Gus.
Granny said she preferred lap dogs. She wasn’t too sure about meeting a rottweiler. Then she met Gus—and look! He is something of a lap dog, isn’t he?
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32. This is Ralphie.
You saw his brother The Boss earlier. Ralphie was in the car that The Boss was trying to get into. Here, Ralphie is very happy to cool off.
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33. At least mom is here.
I’m at that scary place again. I hate it when mom brings me here. But she stays close, so I’m not so scared.
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34. What a beauty.
All I can think how much he must shed. It would be like a fulltime job brushing and vacuuming up after him. This Simba the Leonberger.
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35. He’s not too sure.
The guy to the far left. Look at his face! He’s like, I’m don’t trust you, and I’m not taking my eyes off you!
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36. This is Koji.
Koji has a new mom who he loves. She adopted him after he was found wandering for who knows how long after his owner died. The guess is that he is a malamute/German shepherd mix. Which would make it an American Alsatian.
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37. Fuzzy Wuzzy!
This looks like a giant stuffed animal. What it really is is a giant sheepadoodle. A cross between and English sheep dog and a poodle.
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38. For a little perspective.
The man holding the dog is a big man. He’s a 6’3” ex gym teacher. And he has to stretch his head up to be able to be seen around the dog.
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39. Chow time.
Partially because they are sitting at a picnic bench apparently eating. And partly because that’s a chow, although it looks like a fuzzy stuffed animal.
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40. Whatever.
That’s what the dog in the background is thinking. That they are just showing off again. Oh, and FYI, I guy is 6 foot 2.
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41. Igor and Aggie.
I’m not sure what kind of dogs Igor and Aggie are, but they are possible part horse. Am I the only one who thinks those paws look like hooves, at least from a distance?
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42. Just a baby.
Fred here is just 6 ½ months old. His owner took him to the vet, concerned that he was getting fat. No, he’s just a big dog.
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43. Perspective!
The closer to the camera, the bigger something looks. So you might think the stock wasn’t big. It’s a big because it’s a malamute. Just not as big as it looks.
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44. Great Danes are great.
And despite their enormous size, they are the epitome of a lap dog. They are sweet, and gentle, and always want to be touching you.
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45. Just chillin’.
This guy fills the entire area in the passenger seat. I’d love to see it’s fur flapping in the wind when they are in motion.
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46. Ever been to one of those shows?
I’m talking about a dog and pony show. Because that’s what this is, except the dog is pretty much the same size as the pony.
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47. The drool machine.
Asked if some great dogs, but you need to be able to put up with the drool. That flies everywhere when they shake their heads.
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48. I need a hug!
This is Heisenberg, and he is a big old softy who needs his hugs. To give you a sense of size, his owner is more than 6 feet, and weighs 300 pounds.
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49. Spanish mastiff.
Feel the love! And I wonder if she can feel her legs. I bet they go numb fairly quickly when that hulk sits on her.
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50. On guard.
Or just happy to be standing next to its human. They may be big but great Danes have the sweetest personalities.
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51. Saint Bernard?
I think that’s what this is. And you know he seriously outweighs her. She says he weighs about 220. You don’t know that thing taking off on your while you’re holding his lease.
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52. Another Saint Bernard.
For some reason this makes me think of pregnant women complain about baby resting on their bladder. This thing would squeeze the pee right out of you.
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53. Great Pyrenees.
Little guy is like “what the heck is that monster that just passed?” There’s more than 100 pound weight difference between the two of them.
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54. Um, wow.
He’s on an airplane. I know people were taking all kinds of animals on planes, but isn’t this dangerous for them? Is it strapped in somehow? What happens if there is turbulence? What happens if it has to go to the bathroom?
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55. Nine months old.
At least they would know from the start how big this thing would get. At least I hope they would know. Otherwise, it would be a little shocking when your dog turns into a bear.
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56. Shinji, the Newfoundland dog.
The family is up at the cabin in the woods. Where there are bears. I wonder if they’ve ever mistaken the dog for a bear or vice versa.
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57. That face.
This Samoyed is right to be looking so pissed off. That is not the way you pick up and hold a dog. This is putting far too much pressure on his tummy.
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58. 225-pound malamute.
They say these dogs are very playful. I find that little frightening. Not that I’m afraid of the dog, but how much damage they can do unintentionally while playing with you.
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59. At first, I thought it was a German Shepherd.
But wondered, because it’s much bigger than a German Shepherd. Turns out it’s a Shiloh Shepherd, which is a much bigger and apparently much lazier breed.
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60. Newfies rule and drool.
You know the song? “Hanging out the passenger side of his best friends ride tryin’ to holler at me.” But ain’t no Scrub!
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61. Russian wolfhound.
His name is Gandalf! Isn’t that the perfect name for him? And I don’t think he wants to let go us his mom.
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62. This is Monty.
He is rarely, quite barely allowed on the couch. Does it count when he has two feet on the floor and the rest is sprawled over his hooman?
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63. This is Toro.
He is a can corso. Mom says she is a shorty, but I don’t know. He still looks like a monster to me.
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64. Nope, sorry.
I love big dogs. My family has always had big dogs. But I’m sorry, that would be too much for me. All that drool is more than I can handle.
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65. I think we have found him.
The King of the mountain. He looks so majestic there. And the way his coat blends with the background is stunning.
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66. Bed hog.
And really, can he help that? Look at the size of him. I wonder if he steals the covers as well.
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67. Caucasian Mountain dog.
These dogs are also known as Russian bear dogs. Historically, they were used to hunt bears, and males can reach over 200 pounds.
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68. I don’t think I’ve ever seen this before.
This dog looks like it has a six pack of abs. Even if it doesn’t, this dog is pure muscle. And it looks like it’s sitting up on the sofa.
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69. Grandma’s here!
Although grandma looks like she’s grimacing in pain, I’m pretty sure that’s a big smile on her face. He turns into a lap dog whenever she visits.
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70. Nine months old.
We have another Newfoundland dog here. He’s just nine months old but apparently he’s going through something of a growth spurt.
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71. Wrong costume.
I really don’t see cowboy here. I look at the face and the teeth and I’m thinking more along the line of mob boss.
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72. Pure floof.
When I first looked at this, I thought it was one giant paw I was looking at. On closer reflection, I realized he’s got his two front paws together.
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73. I love this.
That guy is just so comfortable with his dog sitting like that. As if they do it often, and he’s happy to provide a seat for his good boi.
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74. Bernese Mountain Dog.
A.k.a. her heating pad. Seriously, you would never get cold chilly if you had this guy sitting in your lap. You’d have your own personal furnace working for you.
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75. He’s not allowed to do that.
That, being sit in mom’s lap. But apparently he gets away with it sometimes. I mean, who’s going to fight him about it?
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