Popular size matchups
Curated guides focused on weight, height, and size class. For temperament and lifestyle scores, use breed compare.
Golden Retriever
55-75 lbs
Labrador Retriever
55-80 lbs
Golden Retriever vs Labrador Retriever
Weight mids ~65 vs ~68 lbs
Both are large sporting dogs with overlapping weight bands; Labs often run a touch heavier at the top end, while heights are nearly identical.
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Great Dane
110-175 lbs
Mastiff
120-230 lbs
Great Dane vs Mastiff
Weight mids ~143 vs ~175 lbs
Danes win on height; Mastiffs usually win on mass. “Bigger” depends on whether you mean taller or heavier.
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Great Dane
110-175 lbs
Irish Wolfhound
105 - 180 lbs
Great Dane vs Irish Wolfhound
Weight mids ~143 vs ~143 lbs
Two of the tallest breeds—Wolfhounds and Danes trade height records by individual; both need giant-breed space and care.
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Chihuahua
2-6 lbs
Great Dane
110-175 lbs
Chihuahua vs Great Dane
Weight mids ~4 vs ~143 lbs
Classic toy-versus-giant contrast: Chihuahuas weigh a few pounds; Danes can exceed 100 lbs and stand near three feet at the shoulder.
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English Bulldog
40-50 lbs
French Bulldog
16-28 lbs
English Bulldog vs French Bulldog
Weight mids ~45 vs ~22 lbs
Frenchies are compact small dogs; English Bulldogs are typically heavier and broader despite similar “bulldog” branding.
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Bulldog
40-50 lbs
French Bulldog
16-28 lbs
Bulldog vs French Bulldog
Weight mids ~45 vs ~22 lbs
English Bulldogs usually outweigh French Bulldogs by a wide margin; both are low, muscular builds rather than tall athletes.
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German Shepherd
50-90 lbs
Labrador Retriever
55-80 lbs
German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever
Weight mids ~70 vs ~68 lbs
Both land in large-dog territory; GSDs are often taller at the withers, while weight bands overlap heavily by sex and line.
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Belgian Malinois
55-75 lbs
German Shepherd
50-90 lbs
Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd
Weight mids ~65 vs ~70 lbs
Malinois are typically lighter and slightly finer-boned than many GSDs—still medium-large working dogs, not toys.
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German Shepherd
50-90 lbs
Rottweiler
80-135 lbs
German Shepherd vs Rottweiler
Weight mids ~70 vs ~108 lbs
Rottweilers are often denser and heavier; GSDs usually stand a bit taller with a more rectangular silhouette.
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Cane Corso
88-110 lbs
Rottweiler
80-135 lbs
Cane Corso vs Rottweiler
Weight mids ~99 vs ~108 lbs
Both are powerful large guardians; Corsos often read taller and longer, while Rottweilers pack similar mass in a stockier frame.
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Cane Corso
88-110 lbs
Presa Canario
88-110 lbs
Cane Corso vs Presa Canario
Weight mids ~99 vs ~99 lbs
Mastiff-type cousins with similar large weight bands—line and sex matter more than a few pounds on a chart.
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Boerboel
110-200 lbs
Mastiff
120-230 lbs
Boerboel vs Mastiff
Weight mids ~155 vs ~175 lbs
Boerboels are heavy mastiff-types; English Mastiffs can push even higher maximum weights in published ranges.
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Bernese Mountain Dog
70-115 lbs
Newfoundland
100-150 lbs
Bernese Mountain Dog vs Newfoundland
Weight mids ~93 vs ~125 lbs
Two mountain giants—Newfoundlands often edge heavier; heights sit in a similar tall large-dog band.
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Newfoundland
100-150 lbs
Saint Bernard
120-180 lbs
Newfoundland vs Saint Bernard
Weight mids ~125 vs ~150 lbs
Massive companion giants with overlapping weight ceilings; plan for food, car space, and joint-friendly flooring.
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Alaskan Malamute
75-85 lbs
Siberian Husky
35-60 lbs
Alaskan Malamute vs Siberian Husky
Weight mids ~80 vs ~48 lbs
Malamutes are typically heavier and more substantial; Siberian Huskies are lighter northern athletes.
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Siberian Husky
35-60 lbs
Samoyed
35-65 lbs
Siberian Husky vs Samoyed
Weight mids ~48 vs ~50 lbs
Similar medium-large northern outlines; individual sex and coat fluff can make size hard to judge from photos alone.
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Australian Shepherd
40-65 lbs
Border Collie
30-55 lbs
Australian Shepherd vs Border Collie
Weight mids ~53 vs ~43 lbs
Medium herding athletes with close size bands; Aussies sometimes carry a bit more substance depending on line.
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Australian Shepherd
40-65 lbs
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
25-30 lbs
Australian Shepherd vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Weight mids ~53 vs ~28 lbs
Corgis are short and low; Aussies stand much taller at the shoulder despite overlapping “herding dog” searches.
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Beagle
20-30 lbs
Labrador Retriever
55-80 lbs
Beagle vs Labrador Retriever
Weight mids ~25 vs ~68 lbs
Beagles are small-to-medium hounds; Labs are large retrievers—roughly double the weight at the top of many ranges.
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Beagle
20-30 lbs
Dachshund
16-32 lbs
Beagle vs Dachshund
Weight mids ~25 vs ~24 lbs
Both are low scent dogs; Beagles usually stand taller and weigh more than standard Dachshunds.
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Chihuahua
2-6 lbs
Yorkshire Terrier
4-7 lbs
Chihuahua vs Yorkshire Terrier
Weight mids ~4 vs ~6 lbs
Two toys—Chihuahuas and Yorkies share tiny weight bands; height differences are measured in inches, not feet.
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Chihuahua
2-6 lbs
Pomeranian
3-7 lbs
Chihuahua vs Pomeranian
Weight mids ~4 vs ~5 lbs
Tiny companions; fluff can make Pomeranians look larger than their scale weight suggests.
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French Bulldog
16-28 lbs
Pug
20-50 lbs
French Bulldog vs Pug
Weight mids ~22 vs ~35 lbs
Compact brachycephalic small dogs; Frenchies often outweigh Pugs while staying in the same size class.
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Boxer
55-70 lbs
Labrador Retriever
55-80 lbs
Boxer vs Labrador Retriever
Weight mids ~63 vs ~68 lbs
Athletic large breeds with similar heights; weight depends on sex and conditioning more than breed name alone.
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Doberman Pinscher
60-100 lbs
German Shepherd
50-90 lbs
Doberman Pinscher vs German Shepherd
Weight mids ~80 vs ~70 lbs
Dobermans are sleek large dogs; GSDs often carry more bulk through the chest and hindquarters.
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Bullmastiff
100-130 lbs
Mastiff
120-230 lbs
Bullmastiff vs Mastiff
Weight mids ~115 vs ~175 lbs
Bullmastiffs are large; English Mastiffs push further into giant mass—both need serious space and flooring.
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Greyhound
60-70 lbs
Whippet
25-40 lbs
Greyhound vs Whippet
Weight mids ~65 vs ~33 lbs
Greyhounds are taller and heavier sighthounds; Whippets are the scaled-down athlete in the same silhouette family.
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Italian Greyhound
7-14 lbs
Whippet
25-40 lbs
Italian Greyhound vs Whippet
Weight mids ~11 vs ~33 lbs
Italian Greyhounds are toy-sized sighthounds; Whippets jump to medium racing builds.
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Maltese
4-7 lbs
Shih Tzu
9-16 lbs
Maltese vs Shih Tzu
Weight mids ~6 vs ~13 lbs
Small companion breeds with close weights; coat styling changes perceived size more than the scale does.
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Akita
70-130 lbs
Shiba Inu
17-23 lbs
Akita vs Shiba Inu
Weight mids ~100 vs ~20 lbs
Shibas are compact medium-small spitzes; Akitas are substantially taller and heavier northern guardians.
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Akita
70-130 lbs
Chow Chow
45-70 lbs
Akita vs Chow Chow
Weight mids ~100 vs ~58 lbs
Both are substantial spitz-types; Akitas often read taller, while Chow coats add visual bulk.
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Labrador Retriever
55-80 lbs
Poodle (Standard)
45-70 lbs
Labrador Retriever vs Poodle (Standard)
Weight mids ~68 vs ~58 lbs
Standard Poodles and Labs are both large; Standards can match Lab height with a leaner outline.
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Golden Retriever
55-75 lbs
Poodle (Standard)
45-70 lbs
Golden Retriever vs Poodle (Standard)
Weight mids ~65 vs ~58 lbs
Large companions with similar withers heights; Goldens usually look heavier through coat and body.
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Great Dane
110-175 lbs
Poodle
4-6 lbs
Great Dane vs Poodle
Weight mids ~143 vs ~5 lbs
Extreme contrast—toy Poodles weigh a few pounds; Danes are among the tallest domestic dogs.
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Poodle (Standard)
45-70 lbs
Poodle (Miniature)
10-15 lbs
Poodle (Standard) vs Poodle (Miniature)
Weight mids ~58 vs ~13 lbs
Same breed family—Miniatures are mid-size; Standards are full large dogs. Height and weight jump a full size class.
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Poodle (Miniature)
10-15 lbs
Poodle
4-6 lbs
Poodle (Miniature) vs Poodle
Weight mids ~13 vs ~5 lbs
Toy Poodles sit at the bottom of the scale; Miniatures add several inches and pounds while staying apartment-friendly.
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Cardigan Welsh Corgi
25-38 lbs
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
25-30 lbs
Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Weight mids ~32 vs ~28 lbs
Cardigans are often slightly larger and longer-bodied; both stay low to the ground with short legs.
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American Pit Bull Terrier
30-60 lbs
American Staffordshire Terrier
40-70 lbs
American Pit Bull Terrier vs American Staffordshire Terrier
Weight mids ~45 vs ~55 lbs
Medium muscular bull-and-terrier types with overlapping weight bands—line and sex drive most of the difference.
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American Staffordshire Terrier
40-70 lbs
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
24-38 lbs
American Staffordshire Terrier vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Weight mids ~55 vs ~31 lbs
Staffies are typically smaller and more compact; AmStaffs usually stand taller and weigh more.
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Boston Terrier
12-25 lbs
French Bulldog
16-28 lbs
Boston Terrier vs French Bulldog
Weight mids ~19 vs ~22 lbs
Both small and square; Frenchies often tip the scale higher while heights stay in a similar band.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
13-18 lbs
Cocker Spaniel
20-30 lbs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Cocker Spaniel
Weight mids ~16 vs ~25 lbs
Cavaliers are small companions; Cockers (especially Americans) often run larger into medium territory.
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Beagle
20-30 lbs
German Shepherd
50-90 lbs
Beagle vs German Shepherd
Weight mids ~25 vs ~70 lbs
Clear size-class jump: Beagles are small-medium; GSDs are large working dogs roughly double the weight.
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Chihuahua
2-6 lbs
Labrador Retriever
55-80 lbs
Chihuahua vs Labrador Retriever
Weight mids ~4 vs ~68 lbs
Toy versus large sporting dog—one of the clearest “which is bigger” contrasts in popular searches.
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Leonberger
90-170 lbs
Newfoundland
100-150 lbs
Leonberger vs Newfoundland
Weight mids ~130 vs ~125 lbs
Giant water-adjacent companions; both can exceed 100 lbs—plan crates, cars, and senior mobility early.
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Great Pyrenees
85-110 lbs
Tibetan Mastiff
70-150 lbs
Great Pyrenees vs Tibetan Mastiff
Weight mids ~98 vs ~110 lbs
Heavy livestock-guardian types; coats inflate perceived size—check published weight ranges, not fluff photos.
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Anatolian Shepherd
80-150 lbs
Great Pyrenees
85-110 lbs
Anatolian Shepherd vs Great Pyrenees
Weight mids ~115 vs ~98 lbs
Large livestock guardians with tall frames; individual working lines vary more than brochure averages.
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Cane Corso
88-110 lbs
Dogo Argentino
80-100 lbs
Cane Corso vs Dogo Argentino
Weight mids ~99 vs ~90 lbs
Powerful large dogs with similar athletic mass; Corsos can look taller and more rectangular.
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Boxer
55-70 lbs
Bullmastiff
100-130 lbs
Boxer vs Bullmastiff
Weight mids ~63 vs ~115 lbs
Boxers are athletic large dogs; Bullmastiffs jump into much heavier guardian mass.
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Collie
50-75 lbs
Shetland Sheepdog
15-25 lbs
Collie vs Shetland Sheepdog
Weight mids ~63 vs ~20 lbs
Shelties are smaller herding cousins; Rough Collies stand clearly taller and heavier.
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Vizsla
45-65 lbs
Weimaraner
55-90 lbs
Vizsla vs Weimaraner
Weight mids ~55 vs ~73 lbs
Weimaraners are typically taller and heavier; Vizslas stay lean medium-large hunting athletes.
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Basset Hound
40-65 lbs
Bloodhound
80-110 lbs
Basset Hound vs Bloodhound
Weight mids ~53 vs ~95 lbs
Bassets are long and low; Bloodhounds stand much taller with greater overall mass.
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Irish Wolfhound
105 - 180 lbs
Mastiff
120-230 lbs
Irish Wolfhound vs Mastiff
Weight mids ~143 vs ~175 lbs
Wolfhounds dominate height; Mastiffs dominate weight—pick your definition of “biggest.”
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Bernese Mountain Dog
70-115 lbs
Great Dane
110-175 lbs
Bernese Mountain Dog vs Great Dane
Weight mids ~93 vs ~143 lbs
Danes are usually taller; Bernese are dense mountain dogs—different kinds of large.
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Labrador Retriever
55-80 lbs
Rottweiler
80-135 lbs
Labrador Retriever vs Rottweiler
Weight mids ~68 vs ~108 lbs
Both large; Rottweilers often carry more bulk, while Labs stay retriever-athletic through the topline.
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Bernese Mountain Dog
70-115 lbs
Golden Retriever
55-75 lbs
Bernese Mountain Dog vs Golden Retriever
Weight mids ~93 vs ~65 lbs
Goldens are large companions; Bernese push further into giant mountain-dog weight.
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Bulldog
40-50 lbs
Shih Tzu
9-16 lbs
Bulldog vs Shih Tzu
Weight mids ~45 vs ~13 lbs
Shih Tzus are small; English Bulldogs are medium-heavy and far broader despite similar “short” silhouettes.
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Chihuahua
2-6 lbs
Papillon
5-10 lbs
Chihuahua vs Papillon
Weight mids ~4 vs ~8 lbs
Feather-light toys—size differences are subtle; focus on weight ranges rather than ear fluff.
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Bichon Frise
12-18 lbs
Havanese
7-13 lbs
Bichon Frise vs Havanese
Weight mids ~15 vs ~10 lbs
Small fluffy companions with close scale weights; grooming can exaggerate apparent size.
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Belgian Malinois
55-75 lbs
Dutch Shepherd
42-75 lbs
Belgian Malinois vs Dutch Shepherd
Weight mids ~65 vs ~59 lbs
Medium-large herding/protection athletes with similar outlines; line and sex drive most size gaps.
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Presa Canario
88-110 lbs
Rottweiler
80-135 lbs
Presa Canario vs Rottweiler
Weight mids ~99 vs ~108 lbs
Heavy large guardians; Presas and Rottweilers overlap in mass with different head and body proportions.
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Boerboel
110-200 lbs
Cane Corso
88-110 lbs
Boerboel vs Cane Corso
Weight mids ~155 vs ~99 lbs
Mastiff-type powerhouses—Boerboels can run heavier at the top of published ranges; both need giant-aware homes.
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Custom size comparison
Pick any two breeds. Selection syncs to the URL. Curated pairs unlock a deeper size guide.
How to read size ranges
Weight and height figures are typical published bands—not a guarantee for every dog. Overlap between popular breeds is common.
“Bigger” can mean taller, heavier, or a higher size class. A tall lean sighthound can weigh less than a shorter mastiff. We call out both metrics so you can decide what matters for your home, car, and crate.
Related: biggest dog in the world, big dog breeds, small dog breeds, lifespan compare, shedding compare, puppy price compare, energy compare.
Size FAQs
- Which dog breed is the biggest?
- It depends on the metric. Great Danes and Irish Wolfhounds often lead height lists; English Mastiffs and similar giants lead weight lists. See our biggest-dog guide for record context.
- How does the size comparison tool work?
- Pick any two breeds to see typical weight, height, and size class side by side. Curated pairs unlock a deeper size guide. You can also open the full breed compare tool for temperament and care.
- Is taller the same as bigger?
- Not always. A taller sighthound can weigh less than a shorter mastiff-type. We lean on weight midpoints for “typically larger,” then height, then size class.
- Do males and females differ much?
- Yes. Published ranges usually span both sexes—males often sit high and females low. Meet the individual dog when size is a deal-breaker for apartments, cars, or kids.
References
- How to Choose the Right Dog Breed — American Kennel Club (AKC)
- Dog Breeds — American Kennel Club (AKC)
- How Long Will Your Dog Live? Size Matters — American Kennel Club (AKC)
- Pet Ownership Resources — American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
- General Dog Care — ASPCA