Samson
When we think of big dogs, we think of Labradors, Saint Bernards, Great Dane, Collie, German Shepherd as well as many other 'large breed' dogs. As far as size goes, they all fall in the range between 70 to 150 pounds. However, in one home in Britain, these would all be considered as average size dogs.
Samson is only 3 years old and still growing. We can only speculate at what he'll tip the scales at when he's "full grown". Right now, when standing on his hind legs he is 6 ft 5 ins and stands taller than Ray, who is a little over 6 feet tall. Samson has a 59-inch chest and a 29-inch waist, which requires a pony coat and a specially made extra large collar. His paws are equivalent in size to a dinner plate.
Samson's mother and father were Newfoundland and Great Dane, two dogs known for their large build and height. It was an unplanned mating and Samson was one of 11 puppies. With genetics like that, one would expect a large dog, but not like what the Woods have in Samson. They got Samson from a RSPCA center when he was six months old and already 16 stones.
Samson's previous owners weren't able to care for him and took him back when they came home from work one day and found their house tore apart.