The Mastiff breeds belong to the large dog breeds and own them too highest bite force.
Her beefy muscular body effect one frightening impressionalthough many of the Mastiff species have a heart of gold.
Mastiff breeds, translated in German Great Danes, can be found scattered over all continents. Today we would like to briefly introduce you to the most exciting representatives of them:
All 19 Mastiff species at a glance
Mastiffs are among the largest, heaviest, and most muscular dogs in the world. Characteristic are the broad head and the hanging lips, as well as the strong physique and their stately size.
Mastiffs are classified by the FCI in group 2, section 2.1 of the molossoid breeds – also called mastiff-like dogs. They are also referred to as «mastiff type dogs».
1. Bullmastiff
He is, above all since Sylvester Stallone’s Rockythe best-known representative of the Mastiff breeds. Despite his courageous nature he loves to be with you cuddle.
In Great Britain originally as guard dog bred and used, they do well cope with inclement weatherbut need a shady spot in summer.
2. Rottweiler
This German Mastiff breed belongs to the most popular and intelligent dogs, not only in Germany. He owns next to the highest bite force a brave, protective creature.
Her strong hunting instinct can the upbringing difficult design and Strange opposite they become a healthy one mistrust also with early socialization don’t drop.
3. Boerboel
As South African Mastiff is he as hunting companion and guard dog known. Since they are illegally partly classified as fighting dogs were used, they are considered list dogs in many places.
Today are almost only to be found in their homeland. your something difficult character does neither Upbringing nor the attitude and socialization simply.
What do you think? Is the Boerboel considered a list dog in Germany?
4. Brazilian Mastiff (Fila Brasileiro)
Another exceptional representative of the Mastiff breeds is this suspicious guard dogthe even other pets rarely offers a chance for friendship.
Danger
Beginner in dog ownership should not to this magnificent specimen dare even if they energetic sports companions can be and little hair.
5. Indian Mastiff (Bully Kutta)
He is not quite as beefy as the Bullmastiff or American Mastiff, but can also up to 90 kg achieve and thus one impressive watchdog hand over.
Will this one tall mastiff early socialized and grows in one loving and experienced family up, then he shows his gentle and intelligent-friendly side.
6. Canary Mastiff (Dogo Canario)
The versatile, actually Spanish mastiff is mainly used as guard dog deployed. But he also cuts a fine figure hunter or shepherd dog.
He hair little and sleeps or dozes far less than other dogs. activity is his thing and with a sporty companion he also presents himself relaxed.
7. Argentine Mastiff (Dogo Argentino)
He was originally bred purely for dog fighting and has slowly but surely settled in his homeland earned his place as a police, rescue and guard dog.
He is one of the Mastiff breeds that good with heat and bad with cold get by For this he sheds little and also tends to hold back on barking.
8. Turkish Mastiff (Aksaray Malaklısı)
He too points close resemblance to the Bullmastiff out and got one good reputation as guard dog worked out what him a career in the police force permitted.
His Past reaches over 3,500 years return. In addition to his work as a watchdog, he was also used for war operations bred and as fighting dog held.
9. Alano Español
The Spaniards can also refer to a glorious tradition as a war dog and bull biter look back. Today he provides as guard or hunting dog his services.
Her dominant type and you independent being make neither a good companion nor a family dog and should only be in experienced hands.
10.American Bulldog
From the USAas its name suggests, comes from this representative of the Mastiff species. He serves primarily as a shepherd and guard dog.
The excellent swimmers with his gentle and trusting nature fits in perfectly sporty families one and also sheds very little.
11. Bordeaux Mastiff (Dogue de Bordeaux)
This Frenchman finds itself among the 70 most popular dog breeds worldwide again. It could be his clingy kind lie if he too not recommended for beginners becomes.
They are better known as Dogue de Bordeaux with your beefy muscular physique. Unfortunately he has the lowest life expectancy of all Mastiff breeds with only a maximum of 8 years.
12. Guatemalan Mastiff (Dogo Guatemalteco)
As bullfighter has he made a name for himself in the past and his career today especially in security service and as a watchdog fought for.
So that he himself also feel good in a familyt, it needs one consistent upbringing and early socialization. Its more pronounced hunting instinct can hardly be educated on him.
13. American Mastiff
He is one of beefy representative of the Mastiff species and hardly resembles the rather tall mastiffs of our regions.
You can also from beginners be well trained since they are theirs high intelligence with curiosity and curiosity mate. He barks rather little, but has a strong odor of his own.
14. Mallorca Mastiff (ca De Bou)
The bloody past this spanish mastiff breed contributes to his bad reputation at. As bullfighter and at dog fighting became his suspicious kind deployed.
The territorial dog will like today as guard dog and in security service deployed. He needs a lot of space to feel comfortable and an experienced hand in training.
15. Cane Corso Italiano
The Italian finds itself among the 35 most popular breeds worldwide and is as guard dog a muscular-athletic representative of the Mastiff breeds.
Be strong hunting instinct paired with his territorial setting do not fit into small city apartments, even if its owner is sporty and can allow him the necessary exercise.
16. English Mastiff
When it comes to, the heaviest Mastiff breeds to define, then it must be mentioned that this representative holds the world record in weight at 156 kg.
Interesting
His History goes back 4,500 yearswhich means that he is in many Get found which the Aborigines of the British Isles struggled over time.
17. Japanese Mastiff (tosa Inu)
In a total of 15 countries, keeping this original fighting dog from Japan is prohibited. Again and again he is among the most dangerous dog breeds mentioned at the beginning.
Once in his family integrated and raised consistentlyhe shows his loving side and develops into a cuddly monsterr, given its size, in the truest sense of the word.
18. Serrano bulldog
He comes originally from Brazil and is one of the most impressive muscle manif he too not the highest growth with his rather short legs having.
Since he to the most adaptable Mastiff breeds heard, he is long considered family dog established and gets along as one of the few mastiffs also with other pets.
19. Danish Mastiff (Broholmer)
As Broholmer is this Danish Mastiff breed better known and now also very popular. After the Second World War, they were considered almost extinct for a short time.
With their kind nature and loving side do they fit good in familieswhat a House with a large garden or plot reside. Even beginners get along well with it.