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Mastiff Origin
ORIGIN AND HISTORY
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British
National Mastiff, the English Mastiff or
Mastiff, is one of the oldest breeds and
its origin would be the Tibetan Mastiff,
introduced in Europe by the Phoenicians in
the sixth century B.C.
In Britain reliefs dating from 2000 BC
were found.
Since ancient times the English Mastiff
was used in England for hunting, war, or
as guardian for people and castles due to
his aggressiveness.
In the past, it was also used for fights
in the Roman circus against bulls, bears
and lions.
Subsequently, after dog fights were
forbidden in England, aggressiveness was
reduced by selective breeding, making
remarkably balanced-temperament specimens,
and very suitable as guard dogs and family
company dogs.
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What the lion is to the cat, the
Mastiff is to the dog,the noblest of
the family,
He stands alone, and all others sink
before him.
His courage does not exceed her temper
and generosity,
And in attachment he equals the
kindest of his race.”
Cynographia Britannica 1800 |
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