Do you know which is the strongest dog in the world? There are some criteria that can be used to define this more precisely. The title can be according to dogs with the strongest bite, as well as taking into account the size (height and weight) of the animal or how much load it can handle. Are you curious to know which dogs hold the title of strongest dog in the world?Below, Paws of the House shows you the main breeds!

1) Kangal

The Kangal is the strongest dog in the world when it comes to bite. The breed has a jaw strength that reaches an impressive 746 PSI - a measure calculated in pound-force per square inch - and leads the ranking of dogs with the strongest bite by some margin. To give you an idea, some dogs that usually pass the idea of "strength" are the Rottweiler and the Pitbull, and they achieve it,respectively, 328 PSI and 235 PSI. The Kangal measures up to 78 cm and weighs up to 60 kg.

2) English Mastiff

The English Mastiff may be the strongest dog in the world in terms of size and weight. To give you an idea, the height of the breed usually varies between 70 and 90 centimeters in height. The weight can reach up to 100 kg. That is, it is a strong, large and very heavy dog! In addition, this is also a dog that has some strength in its teeth, reaching about 552 PSI. But despite these characteristics, theThe English Mastiff is friendly, playful and protective of those he loves.

3) Alaskan Malamute

Still on the list of the strongest dogs in the world, we can't fail to mention the Alaskan Malamute. Although there is no precise information about the breed's bite strength, it is known that this little dog has an incredible ability to carry very heavy loads. No wonder that, originally, the Alaskan Malamute was bred to pull sleds and transport goods in low temperatures. Abreed has a height of up to 71 cm and weighs up to 60 kg.

4) Cane Corso

The Cane Corso is among the breeds with the strongest bite, and can also be considered one of the strongest dogs in the world. He is right behind the Kangal, and is able to reach around 700 PSI with a single bite. In addition, he is a giant dog, measuring 60 cm to 68 cm and weighing around 50 kg. Because of his huge size, along with a powerful bite, he can be quiteintimidating, but the breed is docile with the family.

5) Rottweiler

Even though the Rottweiler's bite is much lower than the Kangal's, it can still be considered the strongest dog in the world along with the others on this list. 328 PSI is a sign of enormous strength and lives up to the breed's reputation as a "tough guy". This is not to say that the Rottweiler is quarrelsome or violent, as this depends on the animal's upbringing, but if someone provokes itthe dog, you should know that he is quite strong to defend himself.

6) Great Dane

The Great Dane, like the English Mastiff, is impressive in its size. It doesn't have as strong a bite, but in general it measures between 75 and 80 cm and weighs between 45 and 60 kg. What few know is that the Great Dane can often exceed estimates. To give you an idea, the largest dog in the world belongs to this breed and the dog, Zeus, was 1.19 metres tall and weighed more than 70 kg, demonstratinglots of strength and weight!

7) Dogo Argentino

The Dogo Argentino is not one of the most popular breeds in Brazil, but when someone asks which is the strongest dog in the world it is hard not to talk about it. The little dog has a naturally muscular appearance, reaches 68 cm in height and weighs 45 kg. About the dog's bite force, it has a jaw so powerful that it can reach up to 500 PSI of intensity.

8) German Shepherd

Although not the strongest dog in the world, the German Shepherd is a dog that has much more strength than many other breeds. It is imposing and athletic, measuring approximately 55 to 65 cm and weighing up to 40 kg. In the bite of force, the breed reaches 238 PSI and ranks among the dogs with the strongest bite. To top it off, it is one of the most intelligent, obedient andDOGS.