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Extra Large Pet Urns for Large Dogs
Quick Answer
What is an extra large pet urn used for?
An extra large pet urn is designed for pets over 110 lbs (50 kg). It offers additional capacity for larger companions and is often chosen when families want a more spacious, comfortable fit rather than selecting a size too close to the minimum requirement.
For Pets Who Took Up More Space in the Best Way
Some companions are simply larger in every part of life —
their presence, their routines, the room they filled, the weight of their head resting beside you.
For pets over 110 lbs, choosing the right urn is not only about appearance.
It is also about finding a piece with the right capacity, balance, and presence for a larger companion.
This collection is made for families looking for extra large pet urns that feel personal, peaceful, and suitable for everyday home display.
Designed for Pets Over 110 lbs
These extra large urns are intended for pets whose weight is above 110 lbs, including very large dogs and similarly sized companions.
Families often choose this collection when remembering pets such as:
- Great Danes
- Saint Bernards
- Mastiffs
- Newfoundlands
- Irish Wolfhounds
- Other giant-breed dogs
For larger pets, choosing an urn with more room helps the memorial feel more secure and more considered.
Why Size Matters More for Larger Pets
A commonly used guideline is:
1 lb of healthy body weight ≈ 1 cubic inch of ash capacity
For pets over 110 lbs, that means a standard large urn may not be enough.
Choosing an extra large pet urn provides:
- More comfortable interior capacity
- Better fit for very large companions
- Less uncertainty when weight is above standard size ranges
- Extra room when families prefer a little margin rather than choosing the tightest possible fit
👉 For a full size guide, see: Pet Urn Size Guide
A Better Fit for Very Large Companions
When a pet is over 110 lbs, families are often looking for more than “the biggest size available.”
They want something that feels proportionate to the companion they are honoring.
An extra large urn can feel more appropriate because it offers:
- A more substantial visual presence
- Better balance for display in the home
- More confidence in capacity selection
- A calmer decision process for very large breeds
Handcrafted to Feel Personal, Not Heavy
Large capacity does not have to feel cold or oversized.
Our handcrafted ceramic memorials are designed to feel:
- Warm in appearance
- Natural within the home
- Personal through custom details
- Meaningful without feeling overly traditional
Each piece may include personalized elements such as:
- Your pet’s name
- Important dates
- Portrait details
- Custom sculpted features inspired by your pet
👉 Learn more here: Design & Approval Process
Made to Live Gently in Your Home
Many families place extra large urns in spaces that still feel connected to everyday life, such as:
- A living room shelf
- A bedside table
- A memorial corner
- A bookshelf beside framed photos
- A quiet window area with soft natural light
The goal is not just to choose the right size.
It is to choose something that still feels at home in your home.
👉 See display ideas here: Pet Memorial Guide
Choosing Ceramic for an Extra Large Urn
Ceramic is often chosen for extra large pet urns because it offers a softer, more decorative presence than many other materials.
Families often prefer ceramic because it:
- Feels more personal than metal
- Blends more naturally with home decor
- Creates a handcrafted, one-of-a-kind impression
- Feels more like a memorial piece than a storage object
👉 Compare materials here: Ceramic vs Wood vs Metal Pet Urn
A Memorial Sized for the Companion You Knew
For very large pets, size matters — but so does feeling.
This collection is for families who want an urn that offers the right capacity for pets over 110 lbs, while still feeling thoughtful, beautiful, and personal in the spaces they know best.
Frequently Asked Questions
Extra large pet urns are typically designed for pets weighing up to 110 lbs (55 kg) or more. They are commonly chosen for large dog breeds whose ashes require more capacity.
A common guideline is that 1 pound of body weight equals about 1 cubic inch of ash volume. For example, a dog that weighed 90 pounds will usually require an urn with at least 90 cubic inches of capacity.
Extra large urns are often selected for large dog breeds such as:
- Labrador Retrievers
- German Shepherds
- Golden Retrievers
- Rottweilers
- Huskies
These breeds often require larger urn capacities due to their body weight.
Yes. Many memorial experts recommend selecting an urn slightly larger than the estimated size to ensure all ashes fit comfortably and to leave room for keepsakes if desired.
Yes. Some families place small memorial items inside the urn, such as:
- a collar tag
- a lock of fur
- a small note
- a memorial charm
Choosing a slightly larger urn makes it easier to include these items.
Extra large pet urns are commonly crafted from materials such as:
- ceramic
- wood
- metal
- stone
Ceramic urns are particularly popular because they combine durability with artistic craftsmanship.
Many pet parents create a pet memorial corner in their home. Popular locations include:
- living room shelves
- bedside tables
- fireplace mantels
- memorial display cabinets
Yes. Some families keep the primary urn at home while sharing small portions of ashes in keepsake urns or memorial jewelry for other family members.
If an urn is too small to hold all the ashes, some families may transfer part of the ashes into keepsake urns or scatter a small portion in a meaningful place. Choosing the correct size helps avoid this situation.
Decorative urns often feel more personal and comforting. Instead of looking like a container, they become part of a home memorial that honors the life and personality of a beloved pet.
































