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English Pointing (pointing breed)78

Kinds of Dogs

During the early times the dog was bred into a variety of races or breeds, depending on climate, certain environmental directions of selection, and the preferences of its masters. A breed may be defined as...

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Molossus breeds

Molossus was the war-dog bred by the ancient Greek Molossi tribe to guard their flocks. It was unleashed on their enemies during war. An ancient warrior takes courage from the dog that leads him. Strong,...

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English Mastiff - Largest in the World65

The History of the Mastiff

The mastiff has quite a violent past in the service of man. What purposes did this giant fulfill? Where did he come from? What other breeds descend from the Mastiff? What do people use this dog for in our...

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Mastiff Dog Breed

Happy Mastiff Dog! The American Mastiff is a very unique dog, and well beloved by their owners. Mastiffs are very powerful, massive dogs, and one of the largest dog breeds. The ears sit high on their heads...

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American Bandog Mastiff

It's true that the bandog mastiff is not technically "purebred," at least not as some other breeds are. However, these dogs are simply glorious and possess an impressive ancestry. They are part American...

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South African Boerboels

The Boerboel of South Africa got an interesting history. It is said that when Jan van Riebeeck came to the Cape in 1652, he brought his own dog to protect him and his family in this wild and unknown country....

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Bull Mastiff

The Bullmastiff was obtained by crossing 60% Mastiffs with 40% Bulldogs in the country of England. Mastiff Bulldog types can be found in records as early back as 1795. In 1924 Bullmastiffs began to be judged....

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Presa Canario

The role the mythical dogs of the Canary Islands played in the development of the Presa Canario is largely unknown. However, the role of one indigenous breed in the composition of the Presa Canario is clear....

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Brazilian Mastiff

If you can imagine a cross between a bloodhound and a mastiff, you've just pictured a Brazilian mastiff. He also has another perhaps less familiar name, the Fila Brasileiro. Originally, this dog was bred to...

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What You Need to Know About Brazilian Mastiffs

What You Need to Know About Brazilian Mastiffs Imagine a cross between a Mastiff and a Bloodhound. Perhaps you know this dog by his other name, the Fila Brasileiro. This large dog was bred originally to...

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