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What (who) is Mastiff - definition

DOG TYPE
Bandog; Bandogge; Mastiffs; Swinford Bandog; Bandogges; Mastiff-type dog; List of Mastiff Type Breeds; Dogo (dog type); List of Mastiff-type dog breeds; Mastiff-type
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  • ''The Mastiff'' by [[Philip Reinagle]], 1805
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mastiff         
(mastiffs)
A mastiff is a large, powerful, short-haired dog.
N-COUNT
mastiff         
['mast?f, 'm?:-]
¦ noun a dog of a large, strong breed with drooping ears and pendulous lips.
Origin
ME: from OFr. mastin, based on L. mansuetus 'tame'.
Mastiff         
·noun A breed of large dogs noted for strength and courage. There are various strains, differing in form and color, and characteristic of different countries.

Wikipedia

Mastiff

A mastiff is a large and powerful type of dog. Mastiffs are among the largest dogs, and typically have a short coat, a long low-set tail and large feet; the skull is large and bulky, the muzzle broad and short (brachycephalic) and the ears drooping and pendant-shaped. European and Asian records dating back 3,000 years show dogs of the mastiff type. Mastiffs have historically been guard dogs, protecting homes and property, although throughout history they have been used as hunting dogs, war dogs and for blood sports, such as fighting each other and other animals, including bulls, bears and even lions.

Examples of use of Mastiff
1. One memorable moment involved a 240–pound Mastiff.
2. The real culprit is the wholly irresponsible owner of the bull mastiff.
3. After "some persuasion" his bull mastiff and his 16–year–old blind and deaf border collie were seized.
4. Nearby, a resident warned National Guard members to be wary of an aggressive mastiff on the loose.
5. Their commander had requested more heavily–armoured Mastiff vehicles but these were allocated to other units that day.