List of Mastiff Type Breeds
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This is a list of all breeds that fit into the Mastiff
category of dog
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2. Brazil
3. Canada
4. China
5. Denmark
6. France
7. Germany
8. Germany/Switzerland
9. Great Britain
10. Italy
11. Japan
12. Morocco
13. Portugal
14. Russia
15. Serbia
16. Slovenia
17. Spain
18. Switzerland
19. Tibet
20. Turkey
21. United States of America
22. Uruguay
2. Canada
3. Guatemala
4. Italy
5. India
6. Korea
7. Nepal
8. Pakistan
9. Poland
10. South Africa
11. United Kingdom
12. United States of America
2. France
3. United States of America
Molosser
Molosser is a category of large, solidly-built dog that includes several breeds, probably all descended from the same root stock. The name derives from Molossia, a subregion of ancient Epirus, ancient Greece, where the large shepherd dog was known as the Molossus.The proper noun "Mastiff", however,...
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Dog
The domestic dog is a domesticated form of the gray wolf, a member of the Canidae family of the order Carnivora. The term is used for both feral and pet varieties. The dog may have been the first animal to be domesticated, and has been the most widely kept working, hunting, and companion animal in...
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Recognised Breeds
1. Argentina- Dogo Argentino
2. Brazil
- Fila BrasileiroFila BrasileiroThe Fila Brasileiro is a large working breed of dog developed in Brazil.-Appearance and disqualifications:Official standard of the Fila Brasileiro, CAFIB.GENERAL APPEARANCE: A typical molosser dog...
3. Canada
- NewfoundlandNewfoundland (dog)The Newfoundland is a breed of large dog. Newfoundlands can be black, brown, gray, or black and white. They were originally bred and used as a working dog for fishermen in the Dominion of Newfoundland, now part of Canada. They are known for their giant size, tremendous strength, calm dispositions,...
4. China
- Shar PeiShar PeiThe Shar Pei, or Chinese Shar-Pei, is a breed of dog known for its distinctive features of deep wrinkles and a blue-black tongue. The breed comes from China. The name translates to "sand skin" and refers to the texture of its short, rough coat...
5. Denmark
- Broholmer
6. France
- Great Pyrenees
- Dogue de BordeauxDogue de BordeauxThe Dogue de Bordeaux, Bordeaux Mastiff or French Mastiff or Bordeauxdog is a breed of dog that is strong, powerful, and imposing. The Dogue de Bordeaux is one of the most ancient French breeds. They are a typical brachycephalic molossoid type. Bordeaux are very powerful dogs, with a very muscular...
7. Germany
- BoxerBoxer (dog)Developed in Germany, the Boxer is a breed of stocky, medium-sized, short-haired dog. The coat is smooth and fawn or brindled, with or without white markings. Boxers are brachycephalic , and have a square muzzle, mandibular prognathism , very strong jaws and a powerful bite ideal for hanging on to...
- Great DaneGreat DaneThe Great Dane , also known as German Mastiff or Danish Hound , is a breed of domestic dog known for its giant size...
- HovawartHovawartThe Hovawart is a German dog breed. The name of the breed means "an estate guard dog," which is the original use for the breed. The breed originated in the Black Forest region and was first described in text and paintings in medieval times....
- LeonbergerLeonbergerThe Leonberger is a breed of large dog. The breed's name derives from the city of Leonberg in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. According to legend, the Leonberger was ostensibly bred as a 'symbolic dog' that would mimic the lion in the town crest...
- RottweilerRottweilerThe Rottweiler is a medium to large size breed of domestic dog that originated in Rottweil, Germany. The dogs were known as "Rottweil butchers' dogs" because they were used to herd livestock and pull carts laden with butchered meat and other products to market...
8. Germany/Switzerland
- LandseerLandseerLandseer may refer to:* Sir Edwin Henry Landseer , painter* Landseer , Thoroughbred racehorse trained in Ireland* Landseer , a black-and-white variant of the Newfoundland, named after the painter...
9. Great Britain
- BulldogBulldogBulldog is the name for a breed of dog commonly referred to as the English Bulldog. Other Bulldog breeds include the American Bulldog, Olde English Bulldogge and the French Bulldog. The Bulldog is a muscular heavy dog with a wrinkled face and a distinctive pushed-in nose...
- BullmastiffBullmastiffThe Bullmastiff is a large breed of domestic dog. It has a solid build and a short muzzle. The Bullmastiff shares the characteristics of Molosser dogs, and was originally developed by 19th-century gamekeepers in England to guard estates and immobilize poachers. The breed's bloodlines are drawn from...
- English MastiffEnglish MastiffThe English Mastiff, referred to by virtually all Kennel Clubs simply as the Mastiff, is a breed of large dog perhaps descended from the ancient Alaunt through the Pugnaces Britanniae. Distinguishable by enormous size, massive head, and a limited range of colors, but always displaying a black mask,...
10. Italy
- Lakota Mastino
- Neapolitan MastiffNeapolitan MastiffThe Neapolitan Mastiff, Italian Mastiff, is a large, ancient dog breed. This massive breed is often used as a guard and defender of family and property due to their protective instincts and their fearsome appearance....
- Cane Corso Italiano
11. Japan
- Tosa Inu
12. Morocco
- AidiAidiThe Aidi or Chien de l'Atlas is a Moroccan dog breed used as a flock guard, protecting herds of sheep and goats. It also possesses hunting capabilities and good scenting ability...
13. Portugal
- Estrela Mountain DogEstrela Mountain DogThe Estrela Mountain Dog is a breed of dog that has been used to guard herds and homesteads in the Estrela Mountains of Portugal for centuries.- History :...
- Cão Fila de São MiguelCão Fila de São MiguelThe Cão de Fila de São Miguel is a dog breed of molosser type originating on São Miguel Island in the Azores, an island chain which is one of the autonomous regions of Portugal...
- Castro Laboreiro Dog
- Rafeiro do AlentejoRafeiro do AlentejoThe Rafeiro do Alentejo or Alentejo Mastiff, also called the Portuguese Mastiff, is a breed of dog that originated in Portugal. The Rafeiro do Alentejo is of the livestock guardian dog type, and the name refers to its area of origin, Alentejo, in south-central Portugal...
14. Russia
- Caucasian Shepherd Dog
- Central Asia Shepherd DogCentral Asia Shepherd DogThe Central Asian Ovtcharka is recognized by FCI, as a Molossoid type dog breed of Russian origin. Most breed representatives reside in Russia, and local kennel club officials refer to Central Asians as one of the most popular dog breeds in the country, often rating it as the #1...
15. Serbia
- Illyrian Shepherd DogŠarplaninacThe Šarplaninac or Šarplaninec , also known as Sharplaninac/Sharplaninec, Illyrian Shepherd Dog or Yugoslav Shepherd Dog-Šarplanina is a dog breed of the livestock guardian type originally from Serbia and Macedonia.- Appearance :The...
16. Slovenia
- Karst Shepherd Dog
17. Spain
- Alano EspañolAlano EspañolAlano Español, sometimes called the Spanish Bulldog in English, is a very large breed of dog of the molosser dog type, originating in Spain. The breed is best known for its former use during Spanish bullfights.- Appearance :...
- Ca de Bou
- Dogo Canario (Provisionally Accepted)
- Spanish MastiffSpanish MastiffThe Spanish Mastiff, or Mastín Español is a large breed of dog, originating in Spain, originally bred to be a Livestock guardian dog and a guard dog whose purpose is to defend livestock from wolves and other predators...
- Pyrenean MastiffPyrenean MastiffThe Pyrenean Mastiff is a large breed of dog originally from the Aragonese Pyrenees in Spain.- Description :The Pyrenean Mastiff is a very large dog, males 77 cm and females 71 cm at the withers, although they can be up to 81 cm . They have a heavy white coat with large darker spots...
18. Switzerland
- Appenzeller Mountain DogAppenzeller SennenhundThe Appenzeller Sennenhund is a medium-size breed of dog, one of the four regional breeds of Sennenhund-type dogs from the Swiss Alps. The name Sennenhund refers to people called Senn, herders in the Swiss Alps...
- Bernese Mountain DogBernese Mountain DogThe Bernese Mountain Dog, called in German the Berner Sennenhund, is a large breed of dog, one of the four breeds of Sennenhund-type dogs from the Swiss Alps. The name Sennenhund is derived from the German "Senne" and "hund" , as they accompanied the alpine herders and dairymen called Senn...
- Entlebucher Mountain DogEntlebucher Mountain DogThe Entlebucher Sennenhund or Entlebucher Mountain Dog is the smallest of the four Sennenhunds, a dog type that includes four regional breeds. The name Sennenhund refers to people called Senn, herders in the Swiss Alps. Entlebuch is a municipality in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland...
- Greater Swiss Mountain DogGreater Swiss Mountain DogThe Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a dog breed which was developed in the Swiss Alps. The name Sennenhund refers to people called Senn or Senner, dairymen and herders in the Swiss Alps. Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs are almost certainly the result of indigenous dogs mating with large Mastiff types...
- Saint BernardSt. Bernard (dog)The St. Bernard is a breed of very large working dog from the Italian and Swiss Alps, originally bred for rescue. The breed has become famous through tales of alpine rescues, as well as for its large size.-Appearance:The St. Bernard is a large dog...
19. Tibet
- Tibetan MastiffTibetan MastiffThe Tibetan Mastiff is an ancient breed and type of domestic dog originating with nomadic cultures of Central Asia.-Names and etymology:...
20. Turkey
- Anatolian Shepherd DogAnatolian Shepherd DogThe Anatolian Shepherd Dog also known as Karabash is a breed of dog which originated in Anatolia and was further developed as a breed in America....
- Kangal DogKangal DogThe Kangal Dog is regarded as the national breed of Turkey. The Kangal, which weighs 100–165 lbs fully grown, was originally used as a livestock guardian dog...
21. United States of America
- American BulldogAmerican BulldogThe American Bulldog is a breed of working dog that was developed in the United States. There are generally considered to be three types of American bulldog: the Bully or Classic type , the Standard or Performance type , and the Hybrid type...
- American Pit Bull TerrierAmerican Pit Bull TerrierThe American Pit Bull Terrier is a medium-sized, solidly built, short haired dog whose early ancestors came from England and Ireland...
22. Uruguay
- Cimarrón UruguayoCimarron UruguayoThe Cimarrón Uruguayo is a breed of molosser type dog originating in Uruguay. The word cimarrón in Latin America is used to mean feral, referring to the breed's history....
Unrecognised Breeds
1. Brazil- Bulldog CampeiroBulldog CampeiroThe Bulldog Campeiro , is a Brazilian Bulldog. It is an extremely old breed of working dog. The dog descends from the ancient Old English Bulldogs brought to Brazil during the 16th century by European immigrants...
2. Canada
- St. John's Water DogSt. John's Water DogThe St. John's Water Dog, also called the St. John’s Dog or the Lesser Newfoundland, was a naturally occurring dog breed from Newfoundland. Little is known of the breeds that went into its creation, although it was likely a random-bred mix of old Irish, English, and Portuguese working breeds. The...
3. Guatemala
- Dogo GuatemaltecoDogo GuatemaltecoThe Dogo Guatemalteco is a medium sized, mostly white breed of dog, which superficially resembles the Dogo Argentino but is of separate origin. It was bred by the Gallusser family in Guatemala in the 1930s, and, for the most part, continues to stay there, save a few exceptions in the U.S...
4. Italy
- Dogo SardescoDogo SardescoDogo Sardesco is a breed of dog used as a guard dog, livestock guardian dog, working dogRare and fairly unknown outside Italy, the Dogo Sardesco was developed in the villages of Sardinia as an all-around working Molosser...
5. India
- Alangu Mastiff
- Kumaon MastiffKumaon MastiffKumaon Mastiff or Cypro Kukur , is a rare breed of dog originating in India. Originally bred as a watch dog in the hills of Kumaon this dog is today a rare, even in the region of its origin.- Origin :...
or Indian Sindh Mastiff
6. Korea
- Korean MastiffKorean Mastiff- Description :The Korean Mastiff is of the Molosser dog type. In Korea, it is called 미견도사, and is also widely known as the Dosa Gae, as well as the Mee-Kyun Dosa...
7. Nepal
- Himalayan SheepdogHimalayan SheepdogThe Himalayan Sheepdog is a Nepalese breed of dog that has become very rare. This Mountain dog is similar in appearance to the Newfoundland and the Tibetan Mastiff. They have a large body and have been known to have a loud bark.-Appearance:...
8. Pakistan
- Bully KuttaBully KuttaBully Kutta is a Molosser type dog which is found largely in Pakistan. The word Bully actually derives from the languages of Sindhi and Urdu as bohli — meaning heavily wrinkled and the word Kutta means dog...
- Gull TerrGull TerrThe Gull Terr is a breed of dog which is found largely in Pakistan. It was bred from Bull Terriers and the local Bully Kuttas. They are typically found today in heavily rural areas of Pakistan...
9. Poland
- Polish Tatra Sheepdog
10. South Africa
- BoerboelBoerboelThe Boerboel is a large, mastiff dog breed from South Africa, bred for the purpose of guarding the homestead. These dogs were often a first line of defense against predators and were valuable in tracking and holding down wounded game...
11. United Kingdom
- BandogBandogThe term Bandog originated around 1250-1300 in Middle England, referring to a mastiff type dog that was bound by a chain during the daytime and was released at night to guard against intruders...
12. United States of America
- Alapaha Blue Blood BulldogAlapaha Blue Blood BulldogThe Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog is an American rare dog breed, believed to have been developed in the Alapaha River region of southern Georgia. They are recognized for intelligence, athleticism, and a protective nature...
- American MastiffAmerican MastiffThe American Mastiff is a molosser-type dog that was created over 20 years ago by Fredericka Wagner of Flying W Farms by crossing an English Mastiff and an Anatolian Mastiff.- General :...
- Antebellum BulldogAntebellum BulldogThe Antebellum Bulldog or Altamaha Plantation Dog is an American new breed dog breed, developed in the Altamaha River Valley Basin, a region of southeastern Georgia.-Appearance:...
- Banter BulldoggeBanter Bulldogge-History:The breed was developed in Ohio in the late 1990s by Todd Tripp as an attempt to recreate the Brabanter Bullenbeisser of the 18th century....
- Gran Mastín de BorínquenGran Mastín de BorínquenEl Gran Mastín de Borínquen, also known as the Puerto Rican Mastiff, Mastín Borincano, Becerillo de Borínquen and Perro Barsino de Hacienda, is the only breed native to the island of Puerto Rico....
- Olde English BulldoggeOlde English BulldoggeThe Olde English Bulldogge is a purebred breed of dog. It is a re-creation of the bull-baiting dog that existed in England during the English Regency period of 1811-1820.- Appearance :...
Miniature Mastiff Breeds
1. China- PugPugThe pug is a "toy" breed of dog with a wrinkly, short-muzzled face, and curled tail. The breed has a fine, glossy coat that comes in a variety of colors, and a compact square body with well-developed muscle. They have been described as multum in parvo , referring to the pug's personality and...
2. France
- French BulldogFrench BulldogThe French bulldog is a small breed of domestic dog, related to the English bulldog and American bulldog.-History:The origin of the modern French Bulldog breed descends directly from the dogs of the Molossians, an ancient Greek tribe. The dogs were spread throughout the ancient world by Phoenician...
3. United States of America
- Boston TerrierBoston TerrierThe Boston Terrier is a breed of dog originating in the United States of America. This "American Gentleman" was accepted in 1893 by the American Kennel Club as a non-sporting breed. Color and markings are important when distinguishing this breed to the AKC standard. They should be either black,...