Mastiff Facts - Did you know?
Did you know the following Mastiff facts?- The American Kennel Club formally recognized the Mastiff in 1885
- This breed has a courageous and fearless personality and temperament
- Drawings of this breed have been found on Egyptian monuments from 3000 B.C.
- Some male Mastiffs can weigh in excess of 200 pounds!
- Julius Caesar recognized the power of this breed and took some Mastiffs to Rome
- Mastiffs have short coats in three colors - fawn, apricot and brindle
- Despite the huge size of this dog, it only requires moderate daily exercise
- This massive breed is known to have a docile and gentle temperament
- The Mastiff was used as a guard dog in Britain for over 2000 years
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