When people say something like ‘what a cute dog that is’, do you automatically think of a small, playful pup? Perhaps something looks like a pom pom, or has wrinkly skin or a comical face?
Well, we want to challenge that thinking. And to do this, we have rounded up the big dog breeds that are well and truly contenders for a ‘cutest pup in the world’ award.
Big dogs have big hearts, and big personalities. And a bigger face also means they have a much bigger canvas on which to reveal their cuteness.
Think of goofy grins, inquisitive looks, those impossible to resist ‘puppy dog eyes’ and the glances of pure love and adoration only your best friend can give you.
All these things simply look better when you see them on a big dog. Sometimes bigger is better!
So, if you want to fill your life with cute big dog goodness, you can dive into our list straight away.
Or, if you can only handle that much cuteness in bite-sized chunks, here are a couple of sneak peaks of the breeds that dominate in both size and cuteness quotient.
- Golden Retrievers – these cute pooches are the natural clowns of the canine world. Fun-loving and playful, they also have heaps of energy and intelligence. ‘Goldies’ are perfectly suited to everything from dancing, to dock diving and agility to frisbee catching. But they also make excellent therapeutic and assistance dogs.
- Bernese Mountain Dogs are gentle giants with a sweet, calm, and affectionate nature. Fluffy big paws, floppy ears, always ready for a romp and professional cuddlers. We can hear the cuteness alert sounding from here.
- The German Wirehaired Pointer is enthusiastic, affectionate and loves spending time with their family. They are extremely active so need lots of exercise. Their scruffy, shaggy looks complete with wiry eyebrows, a fuzzy mustache and beard give them a well-earned place in our list of cutest big dog breeds.
- The Komondor is traditionally a sheep dog, so is protective, loyal and possesses great strength and courage. But their coat looks just like a mop, and you can’t get much cuter than that!
Being cute doesn’t mean these pups can live on cuddles alone.
Because they fall into the big dog category, you should make sure you have the space, time, and money (more food, bigger vet bills) to keep your pup happy and healthy.
Larger breeds often need up to one hour of exercise each day (even more for some breeds).
And it is also important that they get plenty of positive socialization and training, attention, love, and structure to stop them becoming destructive or even dangerous if bored.
But if you can manage all this, and you love a life lived large, we are sure you will find your cute big dog companion waiting for you among the breeds on our list!