Mastiff Molosser Group Breeds Dogs
Mastiff Molosser Group Breeds Dogs
The Mastiff or English Mastiff originated in England over 2000 years ago as a property guardian, fighter, and wardog. By the 1800's, the breed was rare; by the 1940's, almost extinct. Restoration of the Mastiff began after World War II by the Old English Mastiff Club. Today the Mastiff is a companion and working dog.Official recognition: FCI Group 2, AKC Group 3 - Working Dogs, CKC Group 3 - Working Dogs, KC Non-Sporting - Working Group, ANKC Group 6 - Utility.
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Mastiff Web - Features information on the breed including history, standards, temperament, training, chat, message board, art, pictures, programs, and games.
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Dvf Mastiff.net - Provides pictures and information on the breed including health, titles, standard, information on progressive retinal atrophy, and free litter announcements.
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OEMTF Cyber Space International Mastiff Specialty and All Breed Show - An online dog show for all AKC recognized breeds. Profits go to the Old English Mastiff Trust Foundation to get Mastiffs out of the puppy mill cycle.
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UK Mastiff - A UK based meeting place and information exchange for people interested in the English Mastiff.
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Mastiff Breed Standard - Official description of the breed as provided by the American Kennel Club (AKC).
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Therapeutic Companionship - Article in Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 1997 about some Mastiffs who are therapy dogs.
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Origins of the Mastiff - Origins of one of the four main categories of dogs, dingoes, northern breeds, Greyhound and Mastiff, as proposed by Richard and Alice Fiennes.
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Mastiff Information - Information about Mastiff temperaments and links to lots of Mastiff related sites.
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Mastiff Dogs Web Ring - Websites about the Mastiff.
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