Giant George -Tallest Dog Ever!

Giant George was awarded the title from the Guinness Book of World records.
“Tallest Dog Ever” 244lbs and over 7ft long. (Zeus current living tallest dog weights only 150lbs)

The Ten Most Dangerous Dogs in the World

A dog is man’s best friend. I am sure that you have heard of this statement a million times but that does not under any circumstance means that a dog is completely harmless. Yes, there are friendly dogs but there exist the exact opposite ones as well. One thing that you must understand is that a dog does not necessarily have to be unfriendly to be dangerous. Sure, we love our pets be it cats or dogs nonetheless, one must know of the dangerous breeds as an extra precaution. It doesn’t really hold true that a specific breed of dog might react in a  specific way to something but after reading this, you might get the idea.

10. BOXER

Boxers originated from Germany in the 1850s. Their weight varies between 50 to 64 pounds while the height is between 20 to 25 inches.

A Boxer is a square dog and it also happens to be a very strong one. Boxers enjoy the long walks, but never ever make the mistake of forgetting the leash. They will be friendly with you and even obedient, but if a stranger takes a step out of line and that’s that for them. Keep these leashed and they will cause no problem at all. The ancestors (European Bulldogs) of a Boxer were used to hunt boars etc. so you can guess how dangerous can they prove to be.

9. PRESA CANARIO

Presa Canarios originated from Canary Islands, Africa. Their weight varies between 100 to 125 pounds while the height is between 25 to 26 inches.

These dogs hail from Africa where the dogs were trained for hunting and war so it’s no mystery why we decided to include a Canario in this list. This dog is also known as the ultimate fighter. Nowadays, however, a Canario is used for guarding purposes and they do their job quite well. They are not very warm towards strangers so while introducing your friends, please be careful. Also, they might not like every person you hang out with, so you might even have to be around certain people when you take this dog out for a walk.

8. SAINT BERNARD

St. Bernards originated from Switzerland in the Middle Ages. Their weight varies between 110 to 180 pounds while the height is between 24 to 29 inches.

St. Bernards are majestic in size so if you look at it for the first time, they might strike you as a bit weird. Bernards are not very fast, but they love to play with children. Don’t get me wrong, they are not lazy dogs, they’re the exact opposite. But if you spend long boring hours at office all day, do not make the mistake of buying a Bernard, because this is one dog that craves attention above all others. If you do not have time for a Bernard, you might as well just get some other dog. Also a Bernard is very peaceful, so you can let your children play with it, but do keep an eye out.

7. GREAT DANE

Great Danes originated from Germany in the Middle Ages (19th Century). Their weight varies between 90 to 120 pounds while the height is between 27 to 32 inches.

Great Danes are obviously huge. But contrary to their looks, these dogs are incredibly loving and warm. They do not mind other dogs and you can play with them whenever you want. They will be happy to be of service.

6. CHOW CHOW

Chow Chows originated from China. Their weight varies between 40 to 65 pounds while the height is between 18 to 22 inches.

These dogs are incredibly cute and were bred for the purpose of hunting and helping the shepherds. Therefore, they are in constant need of physical activity and if you own one of these, know that they will not let you rest.

5. DOBERMAN PINSCHER

Doberman Pinschers originated from Germany in the Nineteenth Century. Their weight varies between 65 to 90 pounds while the height is between 26 to 28 inches.

These dogs were originally bred for the purpose of protection and defense and also referred to as Dobermans. You need to understand that one must never struggle with a doberman or involve in an act of aggression with them. Remember, if the purpose of dog is protection, he can prove to be dangerous for you as well. But they can still adjust to a simple and quite life in the city, at your house.

4. ALASKAN MALAMUTE

The Alaskan Malamutes originated from North America in the Ancient Times. Their weight varies between 80 to 110 pounds while the height is between 23 to 28 inches.

These dogs are active and in constant need of playing or any activity that involves moving. These dogs are used to the cold weather (even snow) and have been used to transport goods on a sleigh. At times, their temper can get outta control, so you should really keep your distance.

3. HUSKY

Huskies originated from Siberia in the Ancient Times. Their weight varies between 35 to 55 pounds while the height is between 20 to 24 inches.

To train a husky is not an easy job so if you are only a beginner with the dogs, you might want to stay clear of these beautiful creatures. Huskies tend to be very loving and active. Also, they have no problem with the cold weather and they like to howl at the full moon, sounds wolf-ish but it’s okay.

       2. GERMAN SHEPHERD

German Shepherds originated from Germany in the Nineteenth Century. Their weight varies between 70 to 85 pounds while the height is between 22 to 26 inches.

These dogs seem very beautiful to the eye and with their reliable and toned temper, this dog is a keeper. They like physical activities that might include playing or walking. They can prove to be excelling guards for your house.

1. ROTTWEILER

Rottweilers originated from Germany in the 1820s. Their weight varies between 85 to 110 pounds while the height is between 23 to 27 inches.

With strong jaws and a basic instinct to protect, these dogs often don’t like strangers and other dogs. Mostly bred for the purpose of protecting, its that reason that these dogs make it to the number one spot on our list. Remember that a dog with protective or guarding instincts can prove to be a dangerous dog.

The highest dog

If Nova will stand on its hind legs, its “growth” is 1 meter and 80 centimeters. This fact recently brought to the Guinness Book of Records. Nova lives in Illinois with his mistress, Mrs. Saplin. Poor woman, that bitch (the dog) eats nearly 140 pounds of feed per week!

Giant Dogs

If dog is a man's best friend than these should be greatest friends in the whole world! Not just because these dogs have good personality, which we don't have any doubts about, but because they really are large and by that we mean XXL! :) Here is a collection of some of the biggest dogs out there picked just for you! These people should be awarded for taking care for these giants! I just know that I wouldn't want to be a burglar in their houses! :) Please enjoy and pick your favourite! 

Top 10 Banned Dog Breeds

In the late 1980s, an epidemic of attacks by Pit Bull type dogs, and other related breeds, led to widespread bans. In 1991, the Parliament of the United Kingdom banned the ownership of Japanese Tosa Inus, Argentine Dogos, Fila Brasilieros and Pit Bulls, with many other countries following suit soon after. Even in areas where having such dogs is legal, it can be nearly impossible for homeowners to get liability insurance if they own one of the breeds below.

10. American Bulldog

Banned in Denmark, Singapore and various municipalities, the American Bulldog’s origins are in the deep south, where it was used as a farm dog. Its specialty is catching feral hogs, which can weigh several hundred pounds and wield savage tusks. When cornered, these razorbacks are nasty fighters, requiring a dog of great strength and athleticism to fight them, battling the hog into submission and holding it down until the hunter arrives. For this reason, they have a very high pain threshold. The American Bulldog can weigh from 70-120lbs., though many have been known to grow even larger.

9. Bandog

The term ‘bandog’ has been in use since the Middle Ages and is used to describe a large dog that was let off its chain at night to guard its property. The modern bandog is not a purebred, and there are various ‘recipes’ to achieve its creation, including American Pit Bull terriers and various mastiffs. The goal is to create a dog with the size of the mastiff and the drive of the APBT. The breed rose to a certain prominence in the late 60s, when veterinarian John Swinford began breeding them. His most famous dog was Bantu – a fierce, hard dog known for his fighting prowess. Weight can vary wildly, but 80 to 150lbs is the general range. Bandogs are generally prohibited anywhere there are restrictions on its parent breeds.

8. Neapolitan Mastiff

The Neapolitan Mastiff or Neo, comes from Italy, where once it was used as a gladiator dog in the bloody spectacles of the Coliseum. They were also used as war dogs by the Roman legion. Today, they are generally protectors of the home. Distinctive in appearance, the largest males can top 200lbs and are covered in loose, wrinkly skin with hanging jowls. A Neapolitan Mastiff was used to portray Hagrid’s pet Fang in the Harry Potter films. They are illegal to own in Singapore, and to own one in Romania you have to be certified psychologically fit.

7. Wolfdog

There are many established breeds of wolves and domestic dogs, including the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog (a mix of German Shepherd and Carpathian wolf) and the Saarloos Wolfhound (German Shepherd and Mackenzie Valley timber wolf). Perhaps the most famous was Jack London’s fictional White Fang. Due to its varied genetic structure the wolf dog is extremely unpredictable, reacting to certain situations like a wolf and others like a dog. It maintains an extremely high prey drive, and is not generally considered a good pet. There have been many attacks on humans, most commonly on small children, which they may view as prey items. It is prohibited in Norway.

6. Boerboel

The Boerboel comes from South Africa, and closely resembles a more athletic Bull Mastiff in appearance. The name roughly translates from Dutch to “farm dog”. It was bred from various native African dogs and guard dogs, and were brought into the country by European settlers, most notably the Dutch. In the late 1920s, the diamond company De Beers brought Bull Mastiffs to South Africa to guard their mines, and they contributed greatly to the modern breed. Excellent home guardians without being overtly aggressive, they are also said to be very fond of children. Easily topping 150lbs, they are banned in Denmark.

5. Dogo Argentino

First bred in Argentina in 1928, the Dogo was taken from the now extinct Cordoba Fighting Dog, which was mixed with various other breeds, including the Great Dane, Dogue de Bordeaux and Irish Wolfhound. Breeder Antonio Nores Martinez developed his dog as a big game hunter, taking on such dangerous prey as the mountain lion. Although it was not its original purpose, the Dogo has also been used for fighting. Generally weighing in at just under a hundred pounds, it is solid white and resembles a larger Pit Bull. The Dogo is banned in at least 10 countries, including Australia, New Zealand and Portugal.

4. Presa Canario

The Presa Canario is a massive fighting dog hailing from Spain’s Canary Islands, generally weighing over a hundred pounds. Of diverse mastiff stock, the breed achieved notoriety in 2001 when a pair named Bane and Hera attacked and killed 33 year old lacrosse coach Diane Whipple in the hallway of a San Francisco apartment building. The dogs were originally bred for an Aryan Brotherhood fighting ring. Bane and Hera’s owner, Marjorie Knoller, was convicted of second degree murder (a landmark judgment at the time) and is currently serving a prison sentence of 15 years to life. Presa Canarios are banned in Australia and New Zealand.

3. Fila Brasiliero

The Fila or Brazilian Mastiff, is a huge dog bred for hunting boar and jaguar, and was even used for tracking down runaway slaves. It has Mastiff, Bulldog and Bloodhound ancestry. It is perhaps the least tractable breed on this list, and is highly prized for its aggressiveness. This personality trait is called “ojeriza”, which translates from Portugese to ‘distrust’. The Fila despises strangers, to the point where Brazilian dog show judges are advised not to touch it, and the standard allows a certain ferocity in the show ring. It is illegal to own a Fila in the United Kingdom.

2. Japanese Tosa Inu

The Tosa Inu can weigh anywhere from 80-200lbs. It is a mix of indigenous Japanese dogs and various Western breeds, such as the Mastiff and Bull Terrier. The Tosa is also a fighting dog – although the Japanese idea of combat is much different than in other locales. There is great ceremony attached to Tosa matches. They are much like sumo wrestling, with the greatest champions achieving the rank of ‘Yokozuna’. The Tosa displays an uncommon stoicism, as they are expected to fight silently, without growling or whimpering. It is illegal to own in Denmark, Malta and Norway, amongst other countries.

1. American Pit Bull Terrier

There is no dog breed on earth more polarizing than the Pit Bull. Much maligned, the Pit Bull was bred from early Bulldogs and Terriers for the purpose of fighting other dogs. At this task, he has no peer. Once a beloved family pet (The Little Rascals’ Petey was a pit bull) the breed began to attract the wrong kind of attention in the 1980s. Prized for its strength and gameness (a somewhat indefinable quality which is identified by a willingness to fight, no matter what the cost), Pit Bulls became an urban symbol of criminal masculinity. Poor breeding and training has caused them to be responsible for attacks on humans, many of them fatal. This is somewhat anachronistic of the breed’s history, as Pit Bulls were never bred to be aggressive towards people. In the old days, dog fighters would bathe each others’ dogs before the match (to eliminate the threat of poison on the fur), and a snappy dog would be culled. Whether one considers them sweet-natured pets or deadly monsters, they are illegal to own in Miami-Dade County, Florida; Ontario, Canada; and many countries throughout the world.

Giant Rabbit

It is easy to think that a rabbit needs to be wrapped up to survive the winter but outdoor rabbits are extremely tolerant of cold conditions provided they have shelter, plenty of bedding and sufficient ventilation.With the onslaught of winter just around the corner, it’s time to check that our rabbits are protected from the wind, rain and drops in temperature.But is it just a case of moving the hutches undercover, or should you be giving more thought to keeping our animals warm this winter?For fanciers who keep several rabbits within a shed or similar construct, the effects of the cold weather are perhaps easier to cope with as the temperature can be controlled and adequate ventilation (which was necessary in the summer) can be made available For people who keep rabbits outside in a hutch or blocks of hutches, it is common to think that a rabbit needs to be wrapped up to survive the winter- but outdoor rabbits are extremely tolerant of cold conditions provided they have shelter, plenty of bedding and sufficient ventilation.Although ventilation suggests exposing a rabbit to cold air, it is a must. Without it, there can bean increase in dampness and humidity, which may increase the likelihood of disease.Even if the temperature drops below freezing, ventilation is required to eliminate harmful gases, moisture, dust and heat. An increase in ammonia in the air can lead to rabbits becoming infected with organisms that may lead to respiratory disease, for example.In Rabbits Health, Husbandry and Diseases, Virginia Richardson explains:“The presence of ammonia due to poor sanitation will weaken the respiratory mucosa. Sudden changes in environmental temperature or draughts can trigger infection, and outbreaks are more common in spring and autumn when the temperatures are most variable.“The actual environmental temperature is not that important, it is sudden fluctuations that must be avoided.“In house rabbits the presence of air conditioning or central heating can lower the humidity and increase the amount of airborne dust particles which may also weaken the respiratory mucosa “.When stacking hutches in blocks, whether in a shed or outside the home, the gaps between each block must be wide and the hutches should not touch a wall to ensure ventilation.In The Domestic Rabbit, John Sandford recommends an air space of at least 25cm between the rear of the hutches and a wall. He lists the signs of inadequate ventilation as a smell of ammonia, condensation, too high a temperature or relative humidity compared with the outside air and a marked difference in the temperatures recorded by a maximum-minimum thermometer.Before the cold and wet weather really sets in, rabbit hutches and sheds should be checked for any leaks and repaired sooner rather than later. If a hutch does not look as though it is going to make it through the winter then it should be replaced.The Happy Hutch Company (01482 214744) suggest a good check around the whole of the hutch, starting at the roof to ensure that the felt isn’t torn or damaged, making sure that the wood on the outside of the hutch is well treated and ensuring that the hinges and fasteners aren’t rusty or damaged.II the wood of the hutch needs treating then they suggest that any water based wood preserver should be fine as long as it is safe to use around animals. It is of course important that the rabbits are not in the hutch whilst it is being treated.Moving an outdoor hutch into a more sheltered spot for the winter is a sensible option, especially if they were moved into a cooler spot for the warm summer months.The indoor cages of house rabbits should be moved away from radiators and draughts.Insulating the root of a rabbit hutch with new felt is one thing but if you have a whole shed to do then you want to be sure that you are using a product that keeps the building at a comfortable temperature arid increase heat efficiency. You also want a product that will withstand the test of time arid the elements.According to Atlantic Country Superstore (01986 891430), research shows that the heat passing through a building’s roof accounts for approximately 80% of all building surface energy absorption and emission.HR Super Polynum is a superior insulation product, constructed of pure aluminum foil attached to polythene bubble sheeting. Its design prevents heat penetration in the summer and escape in the winter and substantially increases heat effiency and dispersion.Atlantic says that the product is easy to install, even in buildings as it can be stapled into position and causes no burning, irritation or itching. The product is also said to be virtually indestructible.For pet rabbits, kept outside in the garden, many people cover their hutches with blankets and plastic sheeting during the winter to protect them from the rain, wind and snow.Some even build their own blinds that are rolled over the hutch each night but care must be taken with this method of insulation. Some pet shops sell roll down plastic blinds that are designed to keep the rabbit dry in wet weather.

According to Anne Mitchell of the Rabbit Welfare Fund “if the cover is not lifted first thing in the morning, there is a chance of the rabbit becoming overheated with even the smallest amount of winter sunshine”.If the hutch does not have a covered ‘sleeping area’ then half the hutch could be covered with a blind or tarpaulin which the rabbit could shelter behind but the other half of the hutch must be kept open to enable ventilation.A coalition of the UK's leading animal welfare groups are rejoicing as a firework bill passes sucessfully through parliament and become law. This means pets, assistance dogs and wildlife will be protected from the year-round distress they suffer due to fireworks.Under the new law, fireworks will be controlled by restricting their sale and use to certain times of the day adn year and public firework displays will be licensed.The animal welfare firework coalition which supported the Bill as it progresses through Parliament, believes it is essential that the Government now ensures regulations introducted under the Bill are strong enough to deliver what the public expects. In a recent MORI poll, 71% of the people surveyed agreed that loud fireworks only be used at public displays.A spokeman for the Coalition said "you are delighted that this historic opportunity to prevent the wide spread suffering of thousands of animals has come to fruition. you hope that as a result of the new law and subsequent regulations, thousands of people around the UK, their pets and workings dogs will have an improved quality of life"

Herman & Greta: Light Steel Giant Buck and Brown-Grey Doe both living life to the full with Amanda in Dorset.

Neuterd Brown-Grey Continental Giant Buck.

"ANT" is only 11 months old and looking for his final and permanent fourth home. He has a lovely nature and is vaccinated againest Myxie and VHD.