Most robust dogs breeds

1. 1

   Basset Bleu de Gascogne

   A gentle, cheerful and athletic French scenthound, endowed with a remarkable sense of smell.

   Health: 5/5Medium France

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2. 2

   Beauceron

   A large French shepherd dog, loyal, deterrent and remarkably versatile.

   Health: 5/5Large France

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3. 3

   Catalan Sheepdog

   A rustic, intelligent and faithful shepherd dog, as hardy at work as it is gentle with the family.

   Health: 5/5Medium Spain

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4. 4

   Atlas Shepherd Dog

   A robust, loyal and courageous Moroccan guardian, shaped by the Atlas Mountains.

   Health: 5/5Medium Morocco

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5. 5

   Picardy Shepherd

   A rustic, lively and affectionate French shepherd, as elegant at work as with the family.

   Health: 5/5Medium France

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6. 6

   Shetland Sheepdog

   A small, elegant, intelligent shepherd dog, deeply attached to its family.

   Health: 5/5Small United Kingdom

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7. 7

   Karst Shepherd Dog

   A powerful, rustic Slovenian guardian, deeply attached to its family.

   Health: 5/5Large Slovenia

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8. 8

   Finnish Lapphund

   An energetic, docile and robust Nordic herding dog, shaped to drive reindeer across vast open spaces.

   Health: 5/5Medium Finland

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9. 9

   Portuguese Sheepdog

   A rustic, intelligent and tireless Portuguese Shepherd, built for work and wide open spaces.

   Health: 5/5Medium Portugal

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10. 10

    Braque de l'Ariège

    A powerful, hardy and elegant French pointing dog, very attached to its owner.

    Health: 5/5Large France

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11. 11

    Cursinu

    A rustic Corsican dog, versatile and very attached to its family.

    Health: 5/5Medium France

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12. 12

    Irish Terrier

    A red terrier, lively and courageous, built for action and companionship.

    Health: 5/5Medium Ireland

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13. 13

    Lakeland Terrier

    A small lively, hardy and courageous terrier, as good a companion as an alert dog.

    Health: 5/5Small United Kingdom

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14. 14

    Little Lion Dog

    A small, lively, elegant companion dog that is very attached to its family.

    Health: 5/5Small France

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15. 15

    Ratonero Bodeguero Andaluz

    A small lively, athletic and sociable Andalusian terrier, built for action.

    Health: 5/5Small Spain

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16. 16

    Dutch Smoushond

    Small lively and affectionate Dutch dog, with a rough coat and the heart of a family companion.

    Health: 5/5Small Netherlands

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17. 17

    Tosa

    Calm and powerful Japanese Molosser, the Tosa requires an experienced and consistent owner.

    Health: 5/5Giant Japan

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18. 18

    Affenpinscher

    A small compact dog, lively and courageous with an inimitable monkey-like expression.

    Health: 4/5Small Germany

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19. 19

    Airedale Terrier

    The king of terriers, robust, lively and courageous.

    Health: 4/5Medium United Kingdom

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20. 20

    American Akita

    A large, dignified, loyal and protective spitz, reserved for owners capable of educating it with calm and consistency.

    Health: 4/5Giant Japan

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This ranking is based on the 1-to-5 scores given to each dog breed in our breed pages. If scores are tied, breeds are ranked alphabetically.