--- title: "Is bigger really better: The Facts about Large Dog Breeds" id: "70446" type: "post" slug: "is-bigger-really-better-the-facts-about-large-dog-breeds" published_at: "2019-09-02T17:09:12+00:00" modified_at: "2019-09-02T17:09:12+00:00" url: "https://wagsaboutyou.com/2019/09/02/is-bigger-really-better-the-facts-about-large-dog-breeds/" markdown_url: "https://wagsaboutyou.com/2019/09/02/is-bigger-really-better-the-facts-about-large-dog-breeds.md" excerpt: "Have you ever seen a small person walking a large dog and wondered how and why they do it? Some people just love big…" taxonomy_category: - "Petcare" --- September 2, 2019 # Is bigger really better: The Facts about Large Dog Breeds September 2, 2019 · [Petcare](https://wagsaboutyou.com/category/petcare/) Share[https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2019%2F09%2F02%2Fis-bigger-really-better-the-facts-about-large-dog-breeds%2F](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2019%2F09%2F02%2Fis-bigger-really-better-the-facts-about-large-dog-breeds%2F) [https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2019%2F09%2F02%2Fis-bigger-really-better-the-facts-about-large-dog-breeds%2F&text=Is%20bigger%20really%20better%3A%20The%20Facts%20about%20Large%20Dog%20Breeds](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2019%2F09%2F02%2Fis-bigger-really-better-the-facts-about-large-dog-breeds%2F&text=Is%20bigger%20really%20better%3A%20The%20Facts%20about%20Large%20Dog%20Breeds) [https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2019%2F09%2F02%2Fis-bigger-really-better-the-facts-about-large-dog-breeds%2F&description=Is%20bigger%20really%20better%3A%20The%20Facts%20about%20Large%20Dog%20Breeds](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2019%2F09%2F02%2Fis-bigger-really-better-the-facts-about-large-dog-breeds%2F&description=Is%20bigger%20really%20better%3A%20The%20Facts%20about%20Large%20Dog%20Breeds) [https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2019%2F09%2F02%2Fis-bigger-really-better-the-facts-about-large-dog-breeds%2F](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2019%2F09%2F02%2Fis-bigger-really-better-the-facts-about-large-dog-breeds%2F) [https://api.whatsapp.com/send?text=Is%20bigger%20really%20better%3A%20The%20Facts%20about%20Large%20Dog%20Breeds%20https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2019%2F09%2F02%2Fis-bigger-really-better-the-facts-about-large-dog-breeds%2F](https://api.whatsapp.com/send?text=Is%20bigger%20really%20better%3A%20The%20Facts%20about%20Large%20Dog%20Breeds%20https%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2019%2F09%2F02%2Fis-bigger-really-better-the-facts-about-large-dog-breeds%2F) [mailto:?subject=Is%20bigger%20really%20better%3A%20The%20Facts%20about%20Large%20Dog%20Breeds&body=Have%20you%20ever%20seen%20a%20small%20person%20walking%20a%20large%20dog%20and%20wondered%20how%20and%20why%20they%20do%20it%3F%20Some%20people%20just%20love%20big%26hellip%3B%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2019%2F09%2F02%2Fis-bigger-really-better-the-facts-about-large-dog-breeds%2F](mailto:?subject=Is%20bigger%20really%20better%3A%20The%20Facts%20about%20Large%20Dog%20Breeds&body=Have%20you%20ever%20seen%20a%20small%20person%20walking%20a%20large%20dog%20and%20wondered%20how%20and%20why%20they%20do%20it%3F%20Some%20people%20just%20love%20big%26hellip%3B%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fwagsaboutyou.com%2F2019%2F09%2F02%2Fis-bigger-really-better-the-facts-about-large-dog-breeds%2F) [Stay Connected via Google News Follow Us For The Latest Pet Updates and Guides.](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=wagsaboutyou.com) Have you ever seen a small person walking a large dog and wondered how and why they do it? Some people just love big dogs. Today we are going to discuss a few facts about large dog breeds that may leave you thinking bigger is better. **Protection** Large dogs will undoubtedly scare away intruders and serve as great house guards. They’re loyal and protective qualities make them wonderful crime deterrents! Their sizes are intimidating and so are their barks. Depending on which of the large dog breeds that you own and their personality, they may go the extra physical mile to protect you. It’s important to understand that not all large dogs are guard dogs. 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During walks, car rides, and at the dog park they garner lots of attention. Large dog breeds are admired by the public, and you can’t go out with them, without someone asking, “What kind of dog is that?”. If you are an introvert, you might have to adapt to conversations with strangers and extra-long walks with frequent stops while people adore your dog. **Gentle Giants** Most large dog breeds are gentle and goofy giants! They can handle a little rough play with toddlers and they’re far from fragile like little purse pets. They also require a lot of exercise and space to run and stretch their legs. Their big size can often mean increased energy, so you might have to take extended walks or jogs! Also, big dogs tend to have heavier jaws which can cause them to drool and slobber. They even can sling spit across the walls of your home when they shake their heads after a long refreshing nap. They mean no harm it’s just one of the many ways big breeds show their love. 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