Excessive exercise can be damaging, especially for the giant breeds, particularly while they are still immature.

This giant breed matures slowly in both mind and body, taking anywhere from 2 to 3 years.

They enjoy swimming, and tend to drool, though not as much as some other giant breeds.

Laboratory-formulated diets designed for a generic "large" or "giant" breed are unlikely to take the needs of the big sighthounds into account.

Leo, nickname for a giant breed of dog, the Leonberger, named after the town of Leonberg in Germany.

Many of the giant breeds are known for their protection and life-saving abilities.

The following breeds are generally described as giant breeds:

His hill giant shamans stubbornly refuse to admit they are smaller than any other giant breeds.

Like many other "giant" breeds of rabbits, the Giant Angora grows slowly.

Socialization and thorough obedience training are extremely important with any giant breed, including Leonbergers.