Large Dog Breeds That Make Perfect Pets

4. Newfoundland

Despite their towering height of almost 30 inches and thick, furry coat that makes them seem even bigger, Newfoundlands love to cuddle. History even says that J.M. Barrie, author of Peter Pan based the dog in the story on his own Newfoundland. This is probably because they're companion dogs who love to look after their owners. They put their owners first, and their owners do the same for them. Newfies are an intelligent and lovely breed to have as a pet, but only if you've got the space for them. They require a lot of it, after all, including ample garden space to run around.