{"id":7806,"date":"2026-04-19T08:04:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T07:04:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pe-ts.fun\/?p=7806"},"modified":"2026-04-19T08:04:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T07:04:34","slug":"this-dog-breed-is-ranked-among-the-calmest-pups-despite-their-massive-size","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pe-ts.fun\/?p=7806","title":{"rendered":"This Dog Breed Is Ranked Among the &#8216;Calmest&#8217; Pups Despite Their Massive Size"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Parade Pets and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">I&#8217;ve had dogs of all sizes as part of my family and learned you definitely can&#8217;t judge a book by its furry cover. Small fur babies are thought of as very <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/dogs\/calm-dog-breeds\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:calm;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;calm&quot;}\" class=\"link \">calm<\/a> and quiet, yet a <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/chihuahua-mix-tiptoes-to-sneak-onto-cat-tree\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Chihuahua;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Chihuahua&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Chihuahua<\/a> or Jack Russell can be yappier and more energetic than many large-breed dogs. Huge canines like Newfoundlands and <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/bernese-mountain-puppys-first-bath-full-of-cute-confusion\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Bernese Mountain Dogs;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Bernese Mountain Dogs&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Bernese Mountain Dogs<\/a> boast mammoth builds that some can view as intimidating, yet they are total mushballs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">One well-known breed is considered to be a gentle giant despite its towering presence, and is now being ranked as one of the most easygoing.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Great Dane Image via Shutterstock\/Darksteel Designs\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/jycRRnPXaUcr6OhaXf.KKg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/parade_pets_articles_328\/ce488bd0910289957717e28674d53c60\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Great Dane Image via Shutterstock\/Darksteel Designs<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=b1378d7a-a927-4b74-89fc-321cbd1cb2d2&amp;siteId=us-y4p&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=da7ca22c-6573-39db-97c4-82226788a1b2&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Modern+Dog+magazine&amp;linkText=Modern+Dog&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL21vZGVybmRvZ21hZ2F6aW5lLmNvbS9hcnRpY2xlcy90aGUtMTQtY2FsbWVzdC1tb3N0LWxhaWQtYmFjay1kb2ctYnJlZWRzLyIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiZGE3Y2EyMmMtNjU3My0zOWRiLTk3YzQtODIyMjY3ODhhMWIyIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL21vZGVybmRvZ21hZ2F6aW5lLmNvbS9hcnRpY2xlcy90aGUtMTQtY2FsbWVzdC1tb3N0LWxhaWQtYmFjay1kb2ctYnJlZWRzLyJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAfineTr73Rmis4gSGgbYSp30a88U34QcfSA-bs3XL8-D&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fmoderndogmagazine.com%2Farticles%2Fthe-14-calmest-most-laid-back-dog-breeds%2F&amp;refurl=lifestyle-supernovaForYouNwapi&amp;spaceId=980751755\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\" data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Modern Dog magazine;elmt:\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Modern Dog;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Modern Dog magazine;elmt:;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;affiliate_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;ySellerName&quot;:&quot;Modern Dog magazine&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Modern Dog&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:true}\">Modern Dog<\/a><\/em> compiled a list of &#8220;Calmest, Most Laid-Back Dog Breeds&#8221; and some of their rankings may come as a surprise. While the Bulldog came in first for its gentle demeanor and affinity for sedentary activities, the <a href=\"https:\/\/pethelpful.com\/dogs\/great-dane-guide\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Great Dane;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Great Dane&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Great Dane<\/a> took second place in spite of their ginormous presence.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Great Danes are the ultimate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesprucepets.com\/great-dane-dog-breed-profile-1117971\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:gentle giants;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;gentle giants&quot;}\" class=\"link \">gentle giants<\/a> and make wonderful family pets. Originally bred in Germany to hunt wild boar, Great Danes are often referred to as the Apollo of Dogs. This working breed is highly intelligent, loyal, and closely bonds with loved ones of all ages. These precious pooches have a very calm, serene demeanor and are very affectionate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Then there&#8217;s their measurements: Males grow between 30 and 34 inches in height and approximately 120 to 200 pounds, with females standing at 28 to 32 inches and tipping the scales between 99 and 130 pounds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Great Danes come in a variety of colors including black, black and white, blue, <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/brindle-dogs\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:brindle;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;brindle&quot;}\" class=\"link \">brindle<\/a>, fawn, harlequin, merle, silver, solid white, or mantle.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Other large breeds that made the list include the Saint Bernard and <a href=\"https:\/\/pethelpful.com\/dogs\/mastiff-guide\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Mastiff;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Mastiff&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Mastiff<\/a>. Smaller breeds such as the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Pug also fell under the calm category.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Breeds With Excess Energy<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">On the flip side, there are numerous breeds that are more robust and need lots of exercise to expend their energy. Herding dogs like <a href=\"https:\/\/articles.hepper.com\/most-hyper-breeds\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Border Collies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Border Collies&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Border Collies<\/a> and Australian Shepherds require daily activity and plenty of room to run. Smaller canines like Vizslas and Poodles have a lot of pep in their step and do best when they have regular exercise to keep them physically and mentally sharp.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Whichever breed of pooch you pick, make sure you choose a dog that suits your lifestyle so they can thrive.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/great-dane-gets-caught-taking-shower\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Related: Great Dane Gets Caught Taking a Shower and Has Zero Regrets;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Related&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Related: Great Dane Gets Caught Taking a Shower and Has Zero Regrets<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/emojipedia.org\/dog-face\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\ud83d\udc36;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;\ud83d\udc36&quot;}\" class=\"link \">\ud83d\udc36<\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/newsletters\/parade-pets\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:SIGN UP to get \u201cpawsitivity\u201d delivered right to your inbox with inspiring &amp; entertaining stories about our furry &amp; feathered friends;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;SIGN UP to get \u201cpawsitivity\u201d delivered right to your inbox with inspiring &amp;amp&quot;}\" class=\"link \">SIGN UP to get \u201cpawsitivity\u201d delivered right to your inbox with inspiring &amp; entertaining stories about our furry &amp; feathered friends<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/emojipedia.org\/paw-prints\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\ud83d\udc3e\ud83d\udc3e;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;\ud83d\udc3e\ud83d\udc3e&quot;}\" class=\"link \">\ud83d\udc3e\ud83d\udc3e<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><i>This story was originally published by <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/dog-breed-ranked-calmest-great-dane\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Parade Pets;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Parade Pets&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Parade Pets<\/a> on Apr 18, 2026, where it first appeared in the <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Pet News;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Pet News&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Pet News<\/a> section. 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