Bred in England as a watchdog for more than 2,000 years, the Mastiff is a powerful yet docile breed.
Although they are well suited for suburban or country life, Mastiffs don’t need lots of exercise and can also enjoy a home without a backyard. Daily walks of a mile or two will help support an adult Mastiff’s physical and psychological health.
Members of the Working group, Mastiffs are giants with thickly muscled bodies and large, broad heads. Male Mastiffs can outweigh many grown men. Their faces are masked in black, with a wrinkled forehead that adds a touch of wisdom to their benevolent expression.
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The colors of the Mastiff’s coat include fawn, apricot and brindle stripes, with a mask of black covering the face.
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The ears and deep wrinkles around the face need to be kept clean. It must also be mentioned that Mastiffs do drool. So pet owners need to keep cloths handy to wipe up!
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The breed now known as Mastiff is an ancient breed of Britain. In fact, Julius Caesar encountered them when he invaded Britain in 55 B.C. The emperor was impressed by these magnificent dogs, and Mastiffs were later brought to Roman arenas to fight wild animals and gladiators.
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As a giant breed, Mastiffs may benefit from a giant or large breed dog food. For Mastiffs who need help with weight management, consider a healthy weight formula.
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The Labrador Retriever gets his name from Labrador, Canada, though the breed was developed in 19th-century Newfoundland as a water dog.
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The Mastiff is mentioned in the writings of Chaucer, who described the breed as “large as a steer.” While the British Mastiff breed line is more than 2,000 years old, other related breed lines are even older. Drawings of typical Mastiffs have been found on Egyptian monuments dating to about 3,000 B.C.
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Famous Mastiff owners include King Henry VIII, Marlon Brando and Bob Dylan.
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