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About the English Mastiff
What the Lion is to the Cat
the Mastiff is to the Dog,
the noblest of the family; he stands alone,
and all others sink before him.
Cynographia Britannica - 1800These large, powerful and majestic dogs have a very rich and colorful history, dating back many centuries. The English Mastiff is thought to have descended from large mastiff-type dogs brought to Britain by the Phoenician traders as far back as the 6th century B.C. These dogs were crossed with local fighting dogs, and their offspring were used to hunt Wolves, and later as combatants in various blood sports, including fighting the lion and the bear. When the Romans arrived, they were so impressed with the Mastiff breed that they often took the dogs back to their arenas in Rome. The first and second World Wars reduced the breed's numbers in their British homeland, and there are presently more English Mastiffs in the United States than there are in its country of origin. Grand, but very good-natured; courageous yet docile and very dignified, the Mastiff is a sturdy companion and protection dog measuring 30 or more inches at the shoulder (females 2-1/2 inches less). It's coat is short and dense and comes in shades of apricot, silver fawn or dark fawn-brindle, all with darker muzzle, ears and nose. Regular, thorough brushing is all the grooming necessary.
Copyright© 2003
Debbie Moore
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Available English Mastiff Books
Just click on each book's title or image to purchase
online through Amazon.com
Mastiffs: Everthing About Purchase, Care, Nutrition,
Grooming, Behavior, and Training
-- by Kim Campbell Thornton,The Mastiff: Aristocratic Guardian (The Pure Bred Series)
-- by Dee Dee Andersson
The Mastiff: An Owner's Guide To A Happy Healthy Pet
by John M. Becknell
The Ultimate Book of Mastiff Breeds
by Douglas Oliff
Mastiffs
by Marie A. MooreThe Complete Mastiff
by Betty Baxter
Mastiffs 2004 Calendar
