9 Toughest Dog Breeds In The World

1. Rottweiler

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2. German Shepherd

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3. Siberian Husky

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4. Bullmastiff

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5. Doberman Pinscher

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6. Pit Bull Terrier

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7. Tosa Inu

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8. Saint Bernard

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9. Rhodesian Ridgeback

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