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• The Mastiff is a breed of giant short-haired dogs with large heads and a short dark muzzles.

  In February of 2009, National Geographic reported that Mastiff's were being used in Northern Spain to help protect cows from the increasing wolf population.National Geographic: Video: Mastiffs Enlisted to Save Cows (February 21, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Origin: Asia
  2. Lifespan: 10 to 12 years
  3. Tends to drool
  4. Bred in England for 2,000 years
  5. Was used by the ancient Romans to fight against human gladiators

• Temperament

  The mastiff is a calm, gentle breed that is a devoted companion and gets along well with children. Because of its size, it requires plenty of room and exercise.Animal Planet Planet: [1]

• History

  The word mastiff refers to a breed of dogs that have been around since the 6th century B.C. The English Mastiff, American Mastiff and Bullmastiff are all part of this breed.

• The Build

  A huge, heavy-boned breed, the mastiff has a powerful muscular frame. It has shortlength fur made up of a dense undercoat and a coarse outer coat.

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  Bernese Mountain Dog | Boxer | Bullmastiff | Doberman Pinscher | Great Dane | Great Pyrenees | Greater Swiss Mountain Dog | Tibetan Mastiff | English Mastiff | Portuguese Water Dog

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