10 Big Black Dog Breeds
The Bernese Mountain Dog (affectionately known as the Berner) is a friendly dog that’s full of energy and loves most people. Even though they aren’t all black (they’re technically tricolor), they’re black enough to come in at the top of our list.
Bred to be all-around farm dogs in Switzerland, the Bernese Mountain Dog was used to pull carts, herd cattle, act as watchdogs, and be a companion to the family.
Unlike many other large breed dogs, the Berner has a lot of energy and needs plenty of exercise. They’re a great breed to join you on your adventures, which is perfect since they don’t do well left home alone.
They shed like crazy and tend to drool, but a well-socialized and well-trained Bernese Mountain Dog is one of the friendliest and most family-friendly dog breeds you could ever hope to have.
One downside to the breed is that they are prone to a variety of health problems, and their average lifespan is only 6-10 years.
If you’re looking at getting a Berner puppy, make sure you find a breeder who does plenty of health testing on their breeding stock and is dedicated to improving the health of the breed.
A Berner from a disreputable breeder is more likely to have a shorter life filled with health problems.
Neapolitan Mastiff
While the Neapolitan Mastiff comes in a few other colors than black, black is one of the most common colors for this majestic breed.
If you like mastiff-type dogs but want something a little less common than the English Mastiff or Bullmastiff, then the Neapolitan Mastiff may be the breed for you. Often referred to as the Neo, the Neapolitan Mastiff somewhat resembles a giant, melting Pit Bull.
Their droopy lips and dewlap give them an even more intimidating presence than other Mastiff breeds, and as long as you don’t mind the excessive amounts of drool those droopy lips can create, the Neo believes he’s a 200-pound lap dog.
The Neo will protect their family if provoked, but they are less prone to overall aggression than some of the other breeds on this list.
They have moderate exercise needs, but a long walk is sufficient – no need to spend an hour tossing tennis balls in the dog park to satisfy this gentle giant’s exercise needs.
Neapolitan Mastiffs can be rather clumsy, so they may unintentionally hurt smaller children, but they love larger children.
This dog likes having a backyard to guard but needs to be inside with his people at night – they aren’t meant to be outside all the time.
Cane Corso
While the Cane Corso comes in other colors apart from black, a black Cane Corso can strike fear into the hearts of people who aren’t familiar with the breed.
Cani Corsi (the plural for Cane Corso) were bred to hunt game like wild boar and guard property, so they can appear to be quite threatening, although they can be very friendly with proper socialization.
The Cane Corso can be good with kids, but with a caveat – a kid running around and squealing may resemble prey, and roughhousing with kids the Cane Corso doesn’t know may cause the dog to think it needs to protect its kid from the “danger” that the other kid presents.
Cani Corsi can be loyal companions and protectors when well-trained and properly socialized, but they can become aggressive or even deadly in the wrong hands, so this isn’t a breed for the novice dog owner.
Your Cane Corso will be happiest with a job to do that will give them exercise and utilize their intelligence. If nothing else, daily exercise and obedience training are a must.
These Are 10 Blackest Dog Breeds Ever
Well in this article I will introduce you to nine big black and fluffy dog breeds.
But before we dive into that list, let’s take a look at a couple of important things to think about owning a large breed dog with lots of hair….