To be considered for this list, each dog’s max height must be at least 25 inches, and its max weight must be at least 70 pounds. The dogs are ranked by their 2019 AKC popularity rank, which was released in 2020. While this is in no way the authoritative source for picking a new canine companion, it’s intended to be a resource to help guide that search.
30. Borzoi | Height of dog: 28 inches and up (male), 26 inches and up (female) – Weight of dog: 75-105 pounds (male), 60-85 pounds (female) – 2019 popularity rank: #105 (of 193) – Temperament: affectionate, loyal, regally dignified – Life expectancy: 9-14 years
29. Neapolitan mastiff | Height of dog: 26-31 inches (male), 24-29 inches (female) – Weight of dog: 150 pounds (male), 110 pounds (female) – 2019 popularity rank: #100 (of 193) – Temperament: loyal, dignified, watchful – Life expectancy: 7-9 years
28. English setter | Height of dog: 25-27 inches (male), 23-25 inches (female) – Weight of dog: 65-80 pounds (male), 45-55 pounds (female) – 2019 popularity rank: #98 (of 193) – Temperament: friendly, mellow, merry – Life expectancy: 12 years
27. Leonberger | Height of dog: 28-31.5 inches (male), 25.5-29.5 inches (female) – Weight of dog: 110-170 pounds (male), 90-140 pounds (female) – 2019 popularity rank: #95 (of 193) – Temperament: friendly, gentle, playful – Life expectancy: 9 years
26. Anatolian shepherd dog | Height of dog: 29 inches (male), 27 inches (female) – Weight of dog: 110-150 pounds (male), 80-120 pounds (female) – 2019 popularity rank: #94 (of 193) – Temperament: loyal, independent, reserved – Life expectancy: 11-13 years
25. Bouvier des Flandres | Height of dog: 24.5-27.5 inches (male), 23.5-26.5 inches (female) – Weight of dog: 70-110 pounds – 2019 popularity rank: #92 (of 193) – Temperament: affectionate, courageous, strong-willed – Life expectancy: 10-12 years
24. Greater Swiss mountain dog | Height of dog: 25.5-28.5 inches (male), 23.5-27 inches (female) – Weight of dog: 115-140 pounds (male), 85-110 pounds (female) – 2019 popularity rank: #73 (of 193) – Temperament: faithful, family-oriented, dependable – Life expectancy: 8-11 years
23. Great Pyrenees | Height of dog: 27-32 inches (male), 25-29 inches (female) – Weight of dog: 100 pounds and up (male), 85 pounds and up (female – 2019 popularity rank: #69 (of 193 – Temperament: smart, patient, calm – Life expectancy: 10-12 years
22. Dogue de Bordeaux | Height of dog: 23.27 inches (male), 23-26 inches (female) – Weight of dog: 110 pounds and up (male), 99 pounds and up (female) – 2019 popularity rank: #68 (of 193) – Temperament: affectionate, loyal, courageous – Life expectancy: 5-8 years
21. Alaskan Malamute | Height of dog: 25 inches (male), 23 inches (female) – Weight of dog: 85 pounds (male), 75 pounds (female) – 2019 popularity rank: #64 (of 193) – Temperament: affectionate, loyal, playful – Life expectancy: 10-14 years
20. German wirehaired pointer | Height of dog: 24-26 inches (male), minimum 22 inches (female) – Weight of dog: 50-70 pounds – 2019 popularity rank: #63 (of 193) – Temperament: affectionate, eager, enthusiastic – Life expectancy: 14-16 years
19. Bullmastiff | Height of dog: 25-27 inches (male), 24-26 inches (female) – Weight of dog: 110-130 pounds (male), 100-120 pounds (female) – 2019 popularity rank: #52 (of 193) – Temperament: affectionate, loyal, brave – Life expectancy: 7-9 years
18. Bloodhound | Height of dog: 25-27 inches (male), 23-25 inches (female) – Weight of dog: 90-110 pounds (male), 80-100 pounds (female) – 2019 popularity rank: #51 (of 193) – Temperament: friendly, independent, inquisitive – Life expectancy: 10-12 years
17. St. Bernard | Height of dog: 28-30 inches (males), 26-28 inches (female) – Weight of dog: 140-180 pounds (male), 120-140 pounds (female) – 2019 popularity rank: #48 (of 193) – Temperament: playful, charming, inquisitive – Life expectancy: 8-10 years
16. Akita | Height of dog: 26-28 inches (male), 24-26 inches (female) – Weight of dog: 100-130 pounds (male), 70-100 pounds (female) – 2019 popularity rank: #47 (of 193) – Temperament: courageous, dignified, profoundly loyal – Life expectancy: 10-13 years
15. Chesapeake Bay retriever | Height of dog: 23-26 inches (male), 21-24 inches (female) – Weight of dog: 65-80 pounds (male), 55-70 pounds (female) – 2019 popularity rank: #46 (of 193) – Temperament: affectionate, bright, sensitive – Life expectancy: 10-13 years
14. Rhodesian ridgeback | Height of dog: 25-27 inches (male), 24-26 inches (female) – Weight of dog: 85 pounds (male), 70 pounds (female) – 2019 popularity rank: #42 (of 193) – Temperament: affectionate, dignified, even-tempered – Life expectancy: 10 years
13. Belgian Malinois | Height of dog: 24-26 inches (male), 22-24 inches (female) – Weight of dog: 60-80 pounds (male), 40-60 pounds (female) – 2019 popularity rank: #41 (of 193) – Temperament: confident, smart, hardworking – Life expectancy: 14-16 years
12. Newfoundland | Height of dog: 28 inches (male), 26 inches (female) – Weight of dog: 130-150 pounds (male), 100-120 pounds (female) – 2019 popularity rank: #40 (of 193) – Temperament: sweet, patient, devoted – Life expectancy: 9-10 years
11. Weimaraner | Height of dog: 25-27 inches (male), 23-25 inches (female) – Weight of dog: 70-90 pounds (male), 55-75 pounds (female) – 2019 popularity rank: #39 (of 193) – Temperament: friendly, fearless, obedient – Life expectancy: 10-13 years
10. Collie | Height of dog: 24-26 inches (male), 22-24 inches (female) – Weight of dog: 60-75 pounds (male), 50-65 pounds (female) – 2019 popularity rank: #38 (of 193) – Temperament: devoted, graceful, proud – Life expectancy: 12-14 years
9. Mastiff | Height of dog: 30 inches and up (male), 27.5 inches and up (female) – Weight of dog: 160-230 pounds (male), 120-170 pounds (female) – 2019 popularity rank: #32 (of 193) – Temperament: courageous, dignified, good-natured – Life expectancy: 6-10 years
8. Cane corso | Height of dog: 25-27.5 inches (male), 23.5-26 inches (female) – Weight of dog: Proportionate to height – 2019 popularity rank: #30 (of 193) – Temperament: affectionate, intelligent, majestic – Life expectancy: 9-12 years
7. Bernese Mountain dog | Height of dog: 25-27.5 inches (male), 23-26 inches (female) – Weight of dog: 80-115 pounds (male), 70-95 pounds (female) – 2019 popularity rank: #23 (of 193) – Temperament: good-natured, calm, strong – Life expectancy: 7-10 years
6. Doberman pinscher | Height of dog: 26-28 inches (male), 24-26 inches (female) – Weight of dog: 75-100 pounds (male), 60-90 pounds (female) – 2019 popularity rank: #19 (of 193) – Temperament: loyal, fearless, alert – Life expectancy: 10-12 years
5. Great Dane | Height of dog: 30-32 inches (male), 28-30 inches (female) – Weight of dog: 140-175 pounds (male), 110-140 pounds (female) – 2019 popularity rank: #17 (of 193) – Temperament: friendly, patient, dependable – Life expectancy: 7-10 years
4. Boxer | Height of dog: 23-25 inches (male), 21.5-23.5 inches (female) – Weight of dog: 65-80 pounds (male), females are about 15 pounds less than male – 2019 popularity rank: #14 (of 193) – Temperament: bright, fun-loving, active – Life expectancy: 10-12 years
3. German shorthaired pointer | Height of dog: 23-25 inches (male), 21-23 inches (female) – Weight of dog: 55-70 pounds (male), 45-60 pounds (female) – 2019 popularity rank: #9 (of 193) – Temperament: friendly, smart, willing to please – Life expectancy: 10-12 years
2. Rottweiler | Height of dog: 24-27 inches (male), 22-25 inches (female) – Weight of dog: 95-135 pounds (male), 80-100 pounds (female) – 2019 popularity rank: #8 (of 193) – Temperament: loyal, loving, confident guardian – Life expectancy: 9-10 years
1. German shepherd | Height of dog: 24-26 inches (male), 22-24 inches (female) – Weight of dog: 65-90 pounds (male), 50-70 pounds (female) – 2019 popularity rank: #2 (of 193) – Temperament: confident, courageous, smart – Life expectancy: 7-10 years
