Mastiff
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A mastiff is a type
of large dog often used as guard dogs. Mastiff breeds include:
Mastiff may also refer to:
Dog type
Dog types are broad categories of dogs based on function, with dogs identified primarily by specific function or style of work rather than by lineage or appearance....
of large dog often used as guard dogs. Mastiff breeds include:
- English MastiffEnglish MastiffThe English Mastiff, referred to by virtually all Kennel Clubs simply as the Mastiff, is a breed of large dog perhaps descended from the ancient Alaunt through the Pugnaces Britanniae. Distinguishable by enormous size, massive head, and a limited range of colors, but always displaying a black mask,...
, or mastiff, the largest breed of dog in the world, bred as a Roman war dog. - Alpine MastiffAlpine MastiffThe Alpine Mastiff is an extinct Molosser dog breed, the progenitor of the St. Bernard, and a major contributor to the modern Mastiff , as well as to other breeds that derive from these breeds or are closely related to them...
, an extinct breed originating in Switzerland - American MastiffAmerican MastiffThe American Mastiff is a molosser-type dog that was created over 20 years ago by Fredericka Wagner of Flying W Farms by crossing an English Mastiff and an Anatolian Mastiff.- General :...
, a breed of dog originating in the United States - Anatolian Mastiff, an ancient breed of dog originating in Turkey (when it was part of the Persian Empire in 485 AD)—see Anatolian Shepherd DogAnatolian Shepherd DogThe Anatolian Shepherd Dog also known as Karabash is a breed of dog which originated in Anatolia and was further developed as a breed in America....
- Argentinian Mastiff, or Dogo Argentino a mastiff developed in Argentina for large game-hunting
- Bordeaux Mastiff or French Mastiff, two alternative names for the Dogue de BordeauxDogue de BordeauxThe Dogue de Bordeaux, Bordeaux Mastiff or French Mastiff or Bordeauxdog is a breed of dog that is strong, powerful, and imposing. The Dogue de Bordeaux is one of the most ancient French breeds. They are a typical brachycephalic molossoid type. Bordeaux are very powerful dogs, with a very muscular...
, one of the most ancient French breeds - Brazilian Mastiff, another name for the Fila BrasileiroFila BrasileiroThe Fila Brasileiro is a large working breed of dog developed in Brazil.-Appearance and disqualifications:Official standard of the Fila Brasileiro, CAFIB.GENERAL APPEARANCE: A typical molosser dog...
a breed of dog originating in Brazil - BullmastiffBullmastiffThe Bullmastiff is a large breed of domestic dog. It has a solid build and a short muzzle. The Bullmastiff shares the characteristics of Molosser dogs, and was originally developed by 19th-century gamekeepers in England to guard estates and immobilize poachers. The breed's bloodlines are drawn from...
, said to be a cross between the English Mastiff and the Bulldog - Bully KuttaBully KuttaBully Kutta is a Molosser type dog which is found largely in Pakistan. The word Bully actually derives from the languages of Sindhi and Urdu as bohli — meaning heavily wrinkled and the word Kutta means dog...
, Pakistani Bully Kutta - Cane CorsoCane CorsoThe Cane Corso is an Italian breed of dog, for years valued highly in Italy as a companion, guardian and hunter.- Description :-Appearance:...
Mastiff, or Italian Mastiff, breed which originated in Italy and best known as the Cane Corso - Cuban Mastiff, an extinct breed resembling a Bullmastiff, originating in Cuba
- German Mastiff, better known as Great Dane, a breed of dog originating in Germany
- Japanese Mastiff, also known as Tosa Inu, bred as Japanese fighting dogs
- Korean MastiffKorean Mastiff- Description :The Korean Mastiff is of the Molosser dog type. In Korea, it is called 미견도사, and is also widely known as the Dosa Gae, as well as the Mee-Kyun Dosa...
, also known as Dosa Gae, a breed of Korea bred from Tosa Inu and European breeds - Neapolitan MastiffNeapolitan MastiffThe Neapolitan Mastiff, Italian Mastiff, is a large, ancient dog breed. This massive breed is often used as a guard and defender of family and property due to their protective instincts and their fearsome appearance....
, an ancient breed of dog originating in Italy - Gran Mastín de BorínquenGran Mastín de BorínquenEl Gran Mastín de Borínquen, also known as the Puerto Rican Mastiff, Mastín Borincano, Becerillo de Borínquen and Perro Barsino de Hacienda, is the only breed native to the island of Puerto Rico....
, also known as the Puerto Rican Mastiff, a breed of dog originating in Puerto Rico - Perro de Presa CanarioPerro de Presa CanarioThe Perro de Presa Canario is a large Molosser-type dog breed originally bred for working livestock. The name of the breed is Spanish, means "Canarian blood hound," and is often shortened to "Presa Canario" or simply "Presa." The breed is also called Dogo Canario, mean Canarian...
, a breed originating in the Canary Islands of Spain - Pyrenean MastiffPyrenean MastiffThe Pyrenean Mastiff is a large breed of dog originally from the Aragonese Pyrenees in Spain.- Description :The Pyrenean Mastiff is a very large dog, males 77 cm and females 71 cm at the withers, although they can be up to 81 cm . They have a heavy white coat with large darker spots...
, a guardian breed of the Spanish Pyrenees - South African Mastiff, also known as Boerboel, a breed of dog originating in South Africa
- Spanish MastiffSpanish MastiffThe Spanish Mastiff, or Mastín Español is a large breed of dog, originating in Spain, originally bred to be a Livestock guardian dog and a guard dog whose purpose is to defend livestock from wolves and other predators...
, an ancient breed of dog originating in Spain - Tibetan MastiffTibetan MastiffThe Tibetan Mastiff is an ancient breed and type of domestic dog originating with nomadic cultures of Central Asia.-Names and etymology:...
, an ancient breed of dog originating in Tibet
Mastiff may also refer to:
- Tadiran Mastiff, a battlefield unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) built by Tadiran Electronic Industries
- Mastiff (company)Mastiff (company)Mastiff is an American publisher of video games, with offices located in both Tokyo and San Francisco. The executive staff includes Bill Swartz, Mika Hayashi, Danny Hammett and Charles Van.-Game Boy Advance:*Dr...
, video game company - Mastiff, British Army designation for the Cougar (vehicle)Cougar (vehicle)The Cougar is an armored fighting vehicle designed to be resistant to anti-vehicle mines and improvised munitions.It is a family of armored vehicles produced by Force Protection Inc, which manufactures ballistic and mine-protected vehicles. The automotives are integrated by Spartan Motors...
armoured fighting vehicle, with extra armour, including cage armour