Topics: Breeds : Molosser Group
Ancient Epirus was known for its wardogs and guardian dogs, descendants of ancient mastiffs. The dogs were named Molossers after a country in Epirus, Molossia.
Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog
Recently recognized as a working dog by the American Rare Breed Association, the Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog originated in the Alapaha region of Georgia, a descendant of 15th century English bulldogs.
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American Bandogge
The American Bandogge, a recent guardian breed, is a cross between an American Pit Bull Terrier and a Neapolitan Mastiff.
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American Bulldog
The American Bulldog, also known as the Old English White, is a recently named breed.
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Boerboel
The history of the Boerboel in South Africa traces back to the dogs of the settlers who began arriving in the 1600's, particularly Jan Van Riebeeck who brought his "bullenbijter", a mastiff-type dog, with him.
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Boxer
The Boxer, a German breed, was developed by crossing the Brabanter Bullenbeißer and the English Bulldog.
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Bulldog
The Bulldog (English Bulldog) probably descended from ancient British wardogs. Once a butcher's dog, the Bulldog was used in the sport of bull-baiting from the 13th through 19th centuries.
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Bullmastiff
The Bullmastiff, originally called the "Gamekeepers Night Dog," was developed in the late 1800's in England to assist gamekeepers patrolling large landholdings.
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Cane Corso
The Cane Corse is an ancient breed, perhaps a direct descendant of the Roman Moloss.
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Ca de Bou
The Ca de Bou is also known as the Perro de Presa Mallorquin, Mallorquin Bulldog, and Mallorca Mastiff.
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Chinese Shar-Pei
The Chinese Shar-Pei is an ancient breed that originated in the southern provinces of China and served as a guardian of family and property, a herder, and a hunter.
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Danish Broholmer
The Danish Broholmer is an old breed, originating from the ancient mastiffs of Denmark crossed with German Mastiffs and then, centuries later, with English Mastiffs.
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Dogo Argentino
The Dogo Argentino (Argentine Mastiff) originated in Cordoba, Argentina. It is the result of carefully crossbreeding several breeds with the "old fighting dog from Cordoba." The Dogo Argentino is a hunting dog and family guardian.This powerful breed reaches a size ranging from 24-27" and 80-100 pounds.
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Dogue de Bordeaux
While its exact origins are unknown, the Dogue de Bordeaux (French Mastiff) is an ancient breed.
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Fila Brasileiro
The Fila Brasileiro (Brazillian Mastiff) is believed to be a cross of, primarily, ancient Bulldogs, Bloodhounds, and English Mastiffs.
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Great Dane
Known to much of the world as the Deutsche Dogge (German Mastiff), the Great Dane is an ancient breed.
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Mastiff
The Mastiff or English Mastiff originated in England over 2000 years ago as a property guardian, fighter, and wardog.
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Neapolitan Mastiff
The Neapolitan Mastiff (Mastino Napoletano) developed in the area of Naples, Italy. The breed is probably a direct descendant of the Roman wardogs.
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Olde English Bulldogge
The development of the Olde English Bulldogge began in 1971 when David Leavitt began crossing English Bulldogs with American Pit Bull Terriers, American Bulldogs and Bullmastiffs to restore the original English Bulldog, less the breed's aggressiveness.
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Presa Canario
The Presa Canario is also known as the Canary Dog, Perro de Presa Canario, and Perro Dogo Canario.
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Rottweiler
The Rottwieler was developed in the German town of Rottweil by crossing native dogs with the herding dogs that accompanied the Roman legions.
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Spanish Mastiff
The Spanish Mastiff (Mastín Español) is an ancient breed that developed in the central region of Spain as a livestock guardian.
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Tosa Inu
The Tosa Inu is also known as the Tosa Fighting Dog, Tosa-Ken, Tosa-Token, and Japanese Mastiff.
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