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16 Most Popular And Beautiful Types Of Mastiffs

Published: by Ekaterina Sova · This post may contain affiliate links

At first glance, the same mountain mastiff, the Belgian mastiff, "Asian," or Russian Mastiff, may seem relatively calm and even phlegmatic. But, in fact, behind the external indifference lies a strong character. Mastiff is the ancestor of all varieties of working dogs.

But before you buy yourself a puppy of this breed, it is worthwhile to find out what types of mastiffs are in more detail. To help you do that, we've compiled the 16 most popular and beautiful types of Mastiffs.

#1 English Mastiff.

three English Mastiffs at the park under the sun
English Mastiff - an old breed originally from the UK. This is one of the largest breeds of dogs, differing in philosophical temper and remarkable strength.

#2 English Mastiff.

a woman kneeling on the grass along with her five English Mastiffs
Despite its impressive size and formidable appearance, it is an obedient and kind dog

#3 Brazilian Mastiff /Fila Brasileiro.

A Brazilian Mastiff sitting in the forest
Dogs of this breed are also called Brazilian mastiffs. This aggressive by-nature dog is used in Brazil as a watchman as well as a hunting dog.

#4 Brazilian Mastiff

A Brazilian Mastiff standing on the grass in the yard
Fila Brasileiro does not trust strangers, so hospitable people are better not to get such dogs.

#5 Bullmastiff.

A Bullmastiff standing on the grass in the flower garden
The appearance of the bullmastiff causes respect and leaves no doubt about its strength. However, in the family, like another good giant - Bordeaux mastiff, he shows himself from the best side.

#6 Bullmastiff

A Bullmastiff sitting on the grass at the park
An obedient, prudent, devoid of internal malice, the bullmastiff grows into an excellent playmate and reliable protector. He lives on a whim, is always ready to help and unmistakably guesses the mood of the owner.

#7 Spanish Mastiff.

A Spanish Mastiff standing in the yard
Spanish dog Mastiff is one of the largest dogs in the world. Bulkiness and impressive size make it impossible to keep these dogs in a small apartment.

#8 Spanish Mastiff.

A Spanish Mastiff puppy sitting on the hay next to a human
The best solution is to keep them in a private house.

#9 Neapolitan Mastiff / Italian Mastiff

two Neapolitan Mastiff standing by the lake
The Italian variety is widely popular in the world. It may seem at first somewhat slow, but measuredness is one of the key traits of the breed. He is very intelligent and always strives for independence.

#10 Neapolitan Mastiff / Italian Mastiff

A Neapolitan Mastiff standing on the grass under the sun
Such a pet will faithfully love and protect its household, while it is quite difficult to suppress its willpower.

#11 Tibetan Mastiff

A furry Tibetan Mastiff walking on the pavement inside the fence
The Tibetan Mastiff is a large breed of dog that has historically been bred in Tibet, Nepal, India to protect livestock and shelter people from attacks of predators.

#12 Tibetan Mastiff

An angry Tibetan Mastiff
Mastiffs also lived at monasteries as watchmen and companions.

#13 Bordeaux Mastiff / French Mastiff / Dogue de Bordeaux

A Bordeaux Mastiff lying on top of a wooden cargo box while staring with its sad eyes
Another name for this species is dog de Bordeaux. For the first time this dog was presented at an exhibition in the city of Bordeaux in the middle of the XIX century. This pet behaves notably emphasized, has a high intellect.

#14 Bordeaux Mastiff / French Mastiff / Dogue de Bordeaux

A Bordeaux Mastiff lying on the grass at the park while smiling with its tongue out
If the need arises, he will be able to protect himself and his master. As for the key external characteristics, these include the standard red color of wool, an abundance of folds on the skin, as well as an impressive weight (a mature dog can weigh 90 kg with a growth of 70 cm).

#15 Japanese Mastiff / Tosa Inu

A Japanese Mastiff standing by the lake
What is interesting about the Japanese mastiff is that it has good fighting abilities. In battle, this pet will show all its irrepressible strength. Nevertheless, it is not difficult to train him.

#16 Japanese Mastiff / Tosa Inu

A Japanese Mastiff lying on its bed outdoors under the sun
The Japanese Mastiff (also called Tosa-Inu) was bred as a result of the crossing of Bull Terriers, Mastiffs and Bulldogs. As a result, an animal appeared, a worthy adversary that still needs to be found.
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