Englian Mastiff

The history of the hybrid Englian Mastiff is lacking in definitive data, so it is easier to look to the parent breeds to find the characteristics that your pet may inherit. All European Mastiffs descended from the Tibetan Mastiff which is a very ancient breed. The breed fought alongside British Soldiers in 55 BC. Caesar brought a pack of Mastiffs to Rome, where the dogs were forced into the arena as gladiators fighting humans, lions, bull baiting, bear baiting and dog to dog combat. After this bloody period, they became popular in England where they were utilised as guard dogs and companion dogs. It is believed that the English Mastiff came to America on the Mayflower, and later more were imported. The English Mastiff talents include police work, military work, search and rescue, watch dog and guard dog. The Neapolitan Mastiff origins come as a direct descendent of the Roman Molossus dog. It faced extinction but managed to survive in Campania, despite the perils of war. They were used for war and in the bloody Roman arena spectacles. They have a formidable reputation as a guard dog; their huge powerful appearance should be enough to deter any burglar. The Neapolitan has been used by the Italian police and army, and by business and estate owners to protect property and people. The breed is still quite rare in the United States. It was formally recognised by the American Kennel Club in 2004.