Dog breeds that drool the most: 9 dogs where drool is a daily reality

Hound group · 40 to 54 kg · 10 to 12 years

Bloodhounds have famously loose, pendulous lips and jowls, a structural trait that actually helps their legendary scenting ability by trapping scent particles near the nose, but the same loose flesh means saliva pools and drips constantly rather than being held in. Weighing 36 to 50 kg, they're a substantial breed and the drool volume scales with their size. Their tracking ability is genuinely remarkable, used in search and rescue and law enforcement work worldwide. The caveat: bibs, strategically placed towels, and accepting that walls and clothing will need regular wiping are simply part of living with this breed.

Working group · 45 to 59 kg · 7 to 9 years

Bullmastiffs have a broad, wrinkled face with loose jowls that trap and release saliva readily, especially after drinking water or during warm weather panting, a genuine daily reality for anyone sharing a home with this breed. Weighing 50 to 59 kg, the volume of drool scales with their substantial size. Their calm, watchful temperament makes them excellent family guardians despite the mess. The caveat: drooling tends to increase noticeably with excitement or anticipation, like waiting for a meal, so keeping a towel near the food bowl area becomes a practical habit rather than an occasional annoyance.

Sporting group · 25 to 39 kg · 10 to 12 years

Clumber Spaniels have notably loose lips and a heavier head structure than other spaniel breeds, a trait that contributes to real drooling, particularly after eating or drinking, more than the leaner, more athletic spaniels on this site. Weighing 25 to 39 kg, they're the largest spaniel breed, and their gentle, calm temperament suits a household prepared for the mess. Their coat needs brushing two to three times weekly, with careful attention around the mouth where drool tends to mat the fur. The caveat: this breed's calm nature also means lower exercise needs than most spaniels, worth planning around separately.

Working group · 45 to 66 kg · 5 to 8 years

Dogue de Bordeaux have an exceptionally wrinkled, loose skinned face, among the most pronounced in any breed, and that structure means drooling is a constant, genuine feature of daily life rather than an occasional occurrence after meals. Weighing 27 to 54 kg, the volume matches their substantial, muscular build. Their calm, deeply devoted temperament toward family makes them popular despite the mess. The caveat: beyond drooling, this breed's short 5 to 8 year lifespan is a serious consideration, among the shortest of any commonly kept breed, worth discussing honestly before committing.

Working group · 54 to 100 kg · 6 to 10 years

English Mastiffs carry loose, heavy jowls proportional to their status as one of the heaviest dog breeds that exists, and drooling is a genuine, constant reality of living with this breed, particularly after drinking water or during any excitement. Weighing 54 to 100 kg, the sheer volume can genuinely surprise first time giant breed owners. Their calm, gentle temperament makes the mess a worthwhile tradeoff for many families. The caveat: beyond the drool itself, this breed's size means real food costs and a shorter lifespan, often only 6 to 10 years, both worth planning for honestly.

Working group · 50 to 79 kg · 7 to 10 years

Great Danes have loose lips that trap and release saliva readily, especially right after drinking water, when a Dane's whole head shaking motion can send drool across a genuinely wide radius given their height. Weighing 50 to 90 kg, the mess scales dramatically with their size. Their typically gentle, affectionate temperament makes many owners consider the drool a minor tradeoff. The caveat: beyond drooling, this breed's real risk of bloat, a genuine emergency, and a short 7 to 10 year lifespan are more serious considerations than the mess itself.

Working group · 50 to 70 kg · 7 to 9 years

Neapolitan Mastiffs have possibly the most pronounced loose, wrinkled skin of any breed, a deliberately bred trait that makes drooling not just common but constant and often substantial, pooling in the deep folds around the mouth throughout the day. Weighing 50 to 70 kg, daily cleanup around their face and any surface they've rested against becomes a genuine routine task. Their calm, protective temperament suits families prepared for this reality. The caveat: those same skin folds need regular cleaning to prevent skin infections, an ongoing care task beyond simply wiping up drool.

Working group · 45 to 70 kg · 8 to 10 years

Newfoundlands have loose, somewhat pendulous lips that, combined with their calm nature and love of drinking water, mean drooling is a genuine daily feature of life with this breed, particularly noticeable after meals or a drink. Weighing 55 to 70 kg, the volume matches their substantial size. Their famously gentle, patient temperament and documented water rescue instincts make them beloved family companions despite the mess. The caveat: their thick coat combined with regular drool means more frequent washing of bedding and furniture covers than most breeds require to stay genuinely fresh.

Working group · 54 to 82 kg · 8 to 10 years

Saint Bernards have notably loose jowls, a trait consistent across the breed regardless of the short or long coat variety, and drooling is a genuine, near constant feature of life with this breed, often substantial enough that owners keep a drool rag on hand routinely. Weighing 54 to 82 kg, the volume scales with their considerable size. Their patient, gentle temperament, rooted in genuine alpine rescue history, makes the mess a worthwhile tradeoff for many. The caveat: beyond drooling, this breed's shorter 8 to 10 year lifespan and real food and vet costs are more significant long term considerations.