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Many of us have decided to welcome new puppies into our homes over the past two years – Kennel Club figures show dog ownership has soared nearly eight per cent and friend demand on all fours after locking remains elevated.
There are 221 different purebred dog breeds to choose from, as well as plenty of crossbreeds, so there’s a lot of thought to go into before selecting the latest addition to your family.
If you are looking for a dog that has stamina and strength, some dogs were bred to be muscular wonders.
These are the types of dogs that can pull a sled loaded with supplies or provide the ultimate in canine protection.
Here are the 10 strongest dog breeds, according to research from the American Kennel Club.
Both one of the oldest breeds in the world and one of the strongest, the Tibetan Mastiff was used to guard homes in the Himalayan region. They have a powerful physique and their bite can apply a remarkable 550 pounds of pressure.
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Another dog with a powerful bite, the Kangal is used in its native Turkey as a guard dog and they are totally fearless.
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Saint Bernards are true gentle giants who sometimes do not know their own strength. The American Kennel Club recommends a strict training regimen to prevent them from accidentally knocking people over.
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If your job is to pull sleds loaded with supplies across miles of frozen arctic desert, you’ll need to be strong. Luckily for the Siberian Husky, they have abundant power and stamina. In 1925, Siberian Huskies saved many lives by transporting life-saving diphtheria serum to Alaska, where there was an epidemic.
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