15 Canines That Are Larger Than The Average Wolf

Wolves get all the credit for being big and evil, but the truth is that some dogs are even bigger. Not in attitude, but in actual inches and pounds. We’re talking about breeds that could block your TV and your doorway. Curious? Meet 15 canines that make wolves look like the understudies.

Saint Bernard

Snowdrifts, beware. Saint Bernards hit 30 inches tall and 180 pounds of pure fluff and muscle. Developed for rescue missions in the Alps, they outclass wolves in size and snuggles, though their rescue barrels are primarily functioning for show now.

Komondor

Would a mop scare off a wolf? The Komondor might be your answer. Its 130-pound frame and nearly 31-inch height are hidden beneath those famous cords. Originally bred to guard flocks, it’s a woolly wall on patrol—with style and serious surprise factor.

Newfoundland

Newfoundlands were bred to pull sailors from freezing waters, and their strength shows. Their weight tops at 150 pounds, and with a height of 28 inches, they are solid as ships. Wolves wouldn’t even make the lifeguard roster. This breed swims like a fish and stands like a bear.

Irish Wolfhound

A canine that doesn’t bluff. The Irish Wolfhound is a skyscraper-level canine, standing up to 36 inches and tipping 160 pounds. Once used to hunt wolves, it needed size and speed. Today, it keeps its regal frame, just with a lazier schedule.

Anatolian Shepherd

Sharp-eyed and stone-solid, the Anatolian Shepherd can reach 150 pounds. Its 29-inch frame often deters wolves just by showing up; no threats are required. These dogs work solo in rough terrain, and let’s say they don’t share snacks with predators or anyone else uninvited.

Tibetan Mastiff

At 30 inches tall and weighing 150 pounds, the Tibetan Mastiff isn’t here to chase tennis balls. Its sheer presence, once tasked with guarding Himalayan monasteries, speaks volumes. This breed looks like it eats legends for breakfast and prefers something crunchier.

Leonberger

Originally bred to impress royalty, the Leonberger still draws stares today. Its lion-like mane and grand posture make it unmistakable in any crowd. Weighing up to 170 pounds, it’s enormous. They know how to wear their size like a crown, loud and impossible to miss.

Great Dane

Glance up—yes, up, especially if you are sitting down. Great Danes stretch to 34 inches and weigh 140 to 175 pounds. While they dwarf wolves in height and weight, their favorite activity is leaning on humans like oversized lapdogs. Intimidating? Only if you’re made of peanut butter.

Boerboel

Built for guarding homesteads, the Boerboel doesn’t play games. With 200 pounds of dense muscle and a neck like a tree trunk, it brings serious power to the yard. Wolves might get a head start, but catching up won’t end well. Fluff? Not even slightly.

Caucasian Shepherd

At 200 pounds and over 28 inches tall, the Caucasian Shepherd has the brute strength to make wolves rethink their approach. It was made to block, not fetch, and it looks like a walking sofa until it suddenly doesn’t. That softness is pure deception.

Neapolitan Mastiff

With saggy skin and a lumbering gait, this dog looks sleepy, but it’s all misdirection. Topping out at 150 pounds and over 30 inches tall, the Neapolitan Mastiff was bred to guard Roman estates. Wolves wouldn’t stand a chance against it.

Kangal

Don’t let the chill attitude fool you. Kangals stand up to 32 inches and weigh 145 pounds. What makes them genuinely intimidating? A bite force stronger than any other dog. Predators don’t hang around when a Kangal is on shift.

Alabai

It’s a relentless, no-nonsense sentinel built for defense and stamina. And yes, it plays to win. Wolves may be wild, but this dog doesn’t follow their rules. At 170 pounds, the Alabai is a roaming fortress with a serious presence.

English Mastiff

Though it once patrolled estates as a guard dog, the English Mastiff today is more interested in guarding snacks than property. Wolves can’t compete in sheer mass. This four-legged tank maxes at 230 pounds and takes up half your living room.

Spanish Mastiff

The Spanish Mastiff brings bulk and height. At up to 220 pounds and over 32 inches tall, it’s one of Europe’s biggest working dogs. Bred to protect sheep from wolves, it moves with the weight and confidence of a heavyweight.