7 Shocking Giant British Dogs That Are Bigger Than Most Humans

0:00 A countdown of seven giant dog breeds and individuals found in Britain. 0:34 Freddie the Great Dane 2:10 The Bull Mastiff 3:59 Maximus the Caucasian Shepherd 5:43 The Scottish Deerhound 7:33 The Irish Wolfhound 9:29 The Newfoundland 11:19 The English Mastiff I explore seven enormous dogs connected to Britain, from record-breaking Great Danes to ancient Mastiffs and wolf-hunting hounds. I uncover Freddie the Great Dane’s incredible rise from runt of the litter, the Bull Mastiff’s origins as a gamekeeper’s night dog, and Maximus the Caucasian Shepherd’s imposing presence. I also look at the Scottish Deerhound, Irish Wolfhound, Newfoundland, and English Mastiff, including their working histories and surprisingly gentle personalities. Along the way, I reveal remarkable stories about rescue dogs, record holders, famous owners, and the everyday challenges of living with a dog that can outweigh a grown adult.