History
Mastiff dog is probably one dog breed that has the longest history. Evidence can be seen through ancient relics, such as those in the lukusan five thousand years old. In that day, mastiff is used and is known as a faithful watchdog, especially keeping the land owners as well as the nobles and valiant dogs on the battlefield. In the 19th century known as the mastiff dog complaints that poluler in England.
In the reign of queen Elizaberh I of England, Mastiff Dogs used as entertainment of the nobles, who often competed with wild animals such as bears, tigers, and others. In World War I and II, Dog Mastiff is used as a towing trains of ammunition on the front lines. Meanwhile, in the United States, the Mastiff is known as a guard dog.
Mastiff dog is probably one dog breed that has the longest history. Evidence can be seen through ancient relics, such as those in the lukusan five thousand years old. In that day, mastiff is used and is known as a faithful watchdog, especially keeping the land owners as well as the nobles and valiant dogs on the battlefield. In the 19th century known as the mastiff dog complaints that poluler in England.
In the reign of queen Elizaberh I of England, Mastiff Dogs used as entertainment of the nobles, who often competed with wild animals such as bears, tigers, and others. In World War I and II, Dog Mastiff is used as a towing trains of ammunition on the front lines. Meanwhile, in the United States, the Mastiff is known as a guard dog.
Care and training
Mastiff dog fur should be combed every day, and most importantly, while maintaining a balance meal. And for Mastiff Dog obedience training should be done from the beginning. Besides the legs and arms must be fully considered, and should be reinforced with regular exercises. Mastiff breed needs attention and praise from their owners.
Characteristics
Mastiff dog was a big, muscular, strong, symmetrical bone structure and muscular. Mastiff dogs have a slightly protrudes into the chest deep, wide head shape and rectangular shape, has a scissors bite-shaped, dark brown eyes, hanging ears, tail shape and tapered at the ends hanging. Secondary feathers short, thick and flat, outer feathers shorter and more rugged. Dog fur is usually colored apricot Mastiff, Fawn or Brindle, and on the muzzle and ears in solid black. A Dog Mastiff has a fairly high intelligence, but not so agile. In addition, Dog Mastiff guard dogs also are to be believed, and still have a strong instinct to fight, especially with other dogs.