🐶 Basic Characteristics

Height: Male: 28 inches (71 cm) on average.
Weight: 130 – 150 lbs (59 – 68 kg).

Coat: Thick, water-resistant double coat; soft undercoat + coarse, long outer coat.

Colors: Black (most common), brown, gray, and Landseer (white with black markings).

Life Span: Average: 9 – 10 years.

Temperament

• Gentle Giant: Calm, sweet, and affectionate, especially with children.
• Patient & Loyal: Very attached to family, thrives on companionship.
• Protective but Not Aggressive: Will guard family but is usually friendly with strangers if socialized.
• Great Swimmers: Known as “lifeguard dogs,” with natural life-saving instincts in water.
• Easygoing: Generally relaxed indoors, but needs space due to size.

Health

• Hip & Elbow Dysplasia (very common in giant breeds).
• Heart Disease (subvalvular aortic stenosis is common in this breed).
• Bloat (GDV) – risk in deep-chested dogs.
• Cystinuria (kidney/bladder stones, genetic condition).
• Obesity – can shorten lifespan if not controlled.

Care Tips

• Feed balanced large-breed diet (2–3 smaller meals/day).
• Provide joint supplements for hips/elbows.
• Regular vet checks for heart and kidney health.
• Keep coat well-groomed and skin dry to prevent infections.