Popularity in 2016: 83
Max weight: 90 pounds
Max height: 28 inches
Spotlight
The most popular big dog breeds in America
From least to most popular, here's a look at 25 big dog breeds that pet owners can't get enough of, according to overall American Kennel Club popularity ratings in 2016.
*To make the list, purebreds must have a maximum weight of 80 pounds or more.
#25. Bouvier des Flandres
#24. Giant Schnauzer
Popularity in 2016: 79
Max weight: 90 pounds
Max height: 28 inches
#23. Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Popularity in 2016: 78
Max weight: 140 pounds
Max height: 29 inches
#22. Old English Sheepdog
Popularity in 2016: 75
Max weight: 90 pounds
Max height: 24 inches
#21. Irish Wolfhound
Popularity in 2016: 73
Max weight: 180 pounds
Max height: 35 inches
#20. Great Pyrenees
Popularity in 2016: 67
Max weight: 120 pounds
Max height: 32 inches
#19. Dogue de Bordeaux
Popularity in 2016: 63
Max weight: 144 pounds
Max height: 26 inches
#18. Alaskan Malamute
Popularity in 2016: 59
Max weight: 95 pounds
Max height: 26 inches
#17. Bloodhound
Popularity in 2016: 52
Max weight: 110 pounds
Max height: 27 inches
#16. Saint Bernard
Popularity in 2016: 49
Max weight: 200 pounds
Max height: 35 inches
#15. Bullmastiff
Popularity in 2016: 48
Max weight: 130 pounds
Max height: 27 inches
#14. Akita
Popularity in 2016: 46
Max weight: 130 pounds
Max height: 28 inches
#13. Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Popularity in 2016: 43
Max weight: 80 pounds
Max height: 26 inches
#12. Rhodesian Ridgeback
Popularity in 2016: 42
Max weight: 90 pounds
Max height: 27 inches
#11. Cane Corso
Popularity in 2016: 40
Max weight: 110 pounds
Max height: 28 inches
#10. Newfoundland
Popularity in 2016: 35
Max weight: 150 pounds
Max height: 29 inches
#9. Weimaraner
Popularity in 2016: 34
Max weight: 90 pounds
Max height: 27 inches
#8. Mastiff
Popularity in 2016: 28
Max weight: 190 pounds
Max height: 36 inches
#7. Bernese Mountain Dog
Popularity in 2016: 27
Max weight: 120 pounds
Max height: 28 inches
#6. Doberman Pinscher
Popularity in 2016: 15
Max weight: 90 pounds
Max height: 28 inches
#5. Great Dane
Popularity in 2016: 14
Max weight: 180 pounds
Max height: 35 inches
#4. Boxer
Popularity in 2016: 10
Max weight: 80 pounds
Max height: 25 inches
#3. Rottweiler
Popularity in 2016: 8
Max weight: 135 pounds
Max height: 27 inches
#2. German Shepherd
Popularity in 2016: 2
Max weight: 95 pounds
Max height: 26 inches
#1. Labrador Retriever
Popularity in 2016: 1
Max weight: 80 pounds
Max height: 25 inches