Sentences with word «molosser»

The Brazilian Mastiff is descended of Molosser breeds like the Bloodhound, and they definitely have the looks to show it.

Mastiffs, and other Molosser type breeds, are a sight to behold with their large bodies.

Saint Bernards are thought to be descendants of Molosser dogs which were brought to Europe by the ancient Romans.

The Bullmastiff shares the characteristics of molosser dogs, and was originally developed by 19th - century gamekeepers to guard estates.

Cane Corso can be prone to many of the same eyelid problems that affect other molosser breeds such as entropion, ectropion, and cherry eye.

The English Mastiff, like most other Mastiffs, is a large molosser dog with impressive folds in their nuzzle and a black mask.

It is part of a group of working dogs known as Molossers.

While the origin of the Pyrenean Mastiff is not clearly known, it is generally accepted that the breed is descended from molosser dogs brought from Sumeria and Assyria to Spain by the Phoenicians some 3,000 years ago.

The mastiff or molosser family of dogs extends back to ancient times.

Due to the remoteness of the various areas of the Pyrenees Mountains and the rest of the region now known as Spain, the original molosser dogs developed divergently by region into several livestock guardian breeds, the Pyrenean Mastiff, the Spanish Mastiff, and the breed most closely related to the Pyrenean Mastiff, the Pyrenean Mountain Dog, which is also known as the Great Pyrenees.

Of the 4,558 dogs involved in fatal and disfiguring attacks on humans occurring in the U.S. & Canada since September 1982, when I began logging the data, 2,923 (64 %) were pit bulls; 541 were Rottweilers; 3,696 were of related molosser breeds, including pit bulls, Rottweilers, mastiffs, boxers, and their mixes.

Developed in the Swiss town of Appenzell, this working Molosser is a versatile farm dog, traditionaly used for everything from pulling carts and herding livestock to guarding property and even hunting.

Like most Molosser dogs, he may develop dominance or separation anxiety issues.

It pertains to the Italian Molosser breed group.

This is the first group of molosser which are bred true to type.

The Perro de Presa Canario was developed from giant Molosser - type dogs as well as various mastiff - type and bulldog - type breeds.

This legendary Russian Molosser is unfortunately extinct, the last documented specimens having been destroyed by the revolutionaries of 1917, as a sign of victory over the Tzar, who was very fond of the breed.

This dog is a hefty Molosser breed, and it's beaded coat covers its entire body.

A true mastiff in head - type, this mighty Molosser was strongly boned, broad - chested and muscular.

This large group is also called Molosser and includes several numbers of dog breeds.

This majestic molosser is rare.

Save for a few Molosser type breeds, most Mastiffs have a short coat.

The Spanish Mastiff likely originated from an ancient Molosser - type dog and it played a role in the development of other Mastiff breeds like the Dogo Argentino and the Saint Bernard.

Originally Molossers were bred with a range of other dogs that resulted in varied breed characteristics found today in the various bully - type breeds.

The smallest and rarest of Greek Molossers, the Ellinikos Poimenikos Booeidon used to be a fairly common farm dog and companion found in rural areas, as well as some islands.

The Transmontano Mastiff is an intelligent, docile and obedient Molosser, although it can be overly independent and stubborn at times, needing early socialization and training.

The name of this breed is very misleading, seing how it is not a true mountain Molosser type dog, but rather a recent re-creation of the old Brabanter Bullenbeisser

I am adding links to the three groups of Molossers starting with group 1.

These breeds are either directly linked to the 1st and 2nd Molosser Group, but bred away from common type

The video is dedicated to a wonderful dog breed of Cane Corso - the direct descendant of the Roman Molossers.

If you are looking for a large, protective dog breed that will bond closely with your family (without the drooling you get with many Molosser - type dogs), then the Moscow Watchdog might be the right choice for you.

The «King of Kings» Xerxes I of Persia (portrayed in the movie «300») used Molosser type dogs on his predatory campaigns, and so did Roman emperors, such as Julius Cesar, in their battles.

The Cão de Gado Transmontano (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈkɐ̃w̃ dɨ ˈɣaðu tɾɐ̃ʒmõˈtɐnu]; [1] English: Transmontano Mastiff or Transmontano Cattle Dog) is a rare molosser working giant dog breed, originating in and largely limited to the region of Trás - os - Montes e Alto Douro Province, Portugal.

This includes pit bulls, Rottweilers, most other molosser breeds, and most of the northern breeds, including huskies, Malamutes, and Akitas.

Mastiff type means a large molosser dog.

Popular in Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Northern Caucasian area, the Caucasian shepherds are strongly - boned, muscular dogs referred to as molossers.

Now to review the breeds / dogs listed and see if they are still worthy of being in the group one - Original Molossers.

Broholmer is a larger dog breed which belongs to Molosser type.

These dogs are descended from molosser or mastiff - type dogs probably brought to the area by the Romans about 2000 years ago.

Without correct socialization and exposure to many other animals at a very early age and continuing throughout their lives, Pit Bulls and other Molosser breeds run the risk of developing aggression toward other animals.

Initially and historically, Bullmastiffs along with Molosser dogs were trained and developed as gamekeepers to guard estates.

The World Canine Association classifies the breed as a type of molosser, similar to a mastiff and is also been known to be the «Spanish Mastiff» or «Canary Mastiff».

A result of crossing the Dogue de Bordeaux with the English Bullmastiff, this large Molosser was developed on both sides of the Atlantic at different points over the past centuries

Over the past 20 plus years we have had the pleasure of owning or being closely associated with a diverse variety of Bull and Molosser breeds such as the American Pit Bull Terrier, American Bulldogs, Boston Terriers, Boxers, Dogue De Bordeauxs (French Mastiff), Neapolitan Mastiffs, Valley Bulldogs, Bantam Bulldogges, English Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, Olde Boston Bulldogges and our favorite the Olde English Bulldogge.

The Molossers were used in the arenas, home protection, and guarding the butcher's meat.

ast 20 plus years we have had the pleasure of owning or being closely associated with a diverse variety of Bull and Molosser breeds such as the American Pit Bull