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Top ten mastiffs in the world

Top ten mastiffs in the world:

First, Tibetan mastiff

Tibetan Mastiff originated in Tibet, China, and is called "Tiangou" in Tibet, which also reflects its mission as the guardian of herds, tents, villages, temples and palaces. This mastiff is famous for its loyalty. For thousands of years, it has been used as a guard dog in temples and raised as a sheepdog in high altitude areas of Himalaya and Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It is the oriental god dog in the hearts of mastiff fans. There has always been a saying in the circle that "one mastiff hits three wolves".

Second, canoes.

This ancient dog breed originated in Turkey. It is the national treasure of Turkey and the only dog breed regarded as a national treasure in the world. It is sensitive, alert and relatively independent, and it is a kind of guard dog with strong sense of responsibility. When it enters the working state, it is very good at protecting sheep and other livestock from predators, and its achievements are quite outstanding, and the number of protected groups can reach 150.

Third, the Pyrenees mastiff

Pyrenees mastiff is a Spanish mastiff, with a huge body and extraordinary temperament. This big dog has thick fur, but it is a strong and muscular dog hidden under thick fur. History has proved that they are reliable guardians of human families. For a long time, the Pyrenees mastiff was used as a protection dog. Its main task is to protect and defend its sheep and owners from wolves and thieves.

Fourth, bull mastiff

Bull mastiff is a large working dog, which originated in England in the middle of19th century. As the guardian of the manor, it was used to resist poachers. They were bred by gamekeepers by crossing a strong, bulky but aggressive old English bulldog with a big, strong and less aggressive mastiff to improve their physical strength, figure and speed. Therefore, the bull mastiff is also called the hound of the gamekeeper.

Five, Kuda dog

Kuda is a unique mastiff, similar to Pakistan's national treasure. It is very popular in Asia, especially in India and Pakistan. They are usually considered as hounds or watchdog. Kuda dog has supreme loyalty to its owner and is an excellent guardian. It is a hybrid of English mastiff and local Indian dog. It may have been born in the British colonial era, but it has never been decided. The earliest record can be traced back to around 400 BC, and its real origin has been unable to be formally verified.

Six, the new Bolton dog

Newpoliton is another breed of mastiff from Italy. It is the best guardian and defender of the human family. It is considered to be the cousin of the Italian Castelot mastiff. It was once used as a gladiator dog in the bloody arena of the Colosseum in Rome, and they were also used as fighting dogs by the Roman legion.

Seven, Castro, Italy

Castelo, Italy is a large Italian breed, also known as Italian Mastiff, which is a descendant of Roman war dogs. After the fall of the Roman Empire, war dogs evolved into farm dogs, guard dogs and hounds. This is a muscular mastiff, related to the Newpoliton dog.

Eight, Bordeaux mastiff

As a member of mastiff family, Bordeaux mastiff is a close relative of Newpoliton and Bull Mastiff. According to research, Bordeaux mastiff has a history of more than 600 years in France, but it was first recorded in Paris in 1863, and it is also one of the oldest French dog breeds. This strong mastiff is used in many different jobs, from pulling carts and dragging heavy objects to guarding sheep. It is a versatile dog.

Nine, canary dog

Canary dog is a large fighting dog, strong and muscular. Its history can be traced back to 15 to 16 century when Spain conquered the Canary Islands. Canary dogs are aggressive and powerful.

X. South African Mastiff

South African mastiffs were bred by mastiffs introduced by settlers who came to the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa in the17th century. They are mainly used as watchdog to protect human farms. The South African mastiff looks terrible, with a height of more than 63 cm and a weight of 60 to 80 kg. It is characterized by its huge size and clear skeleton and muscle structure. It is very similar to a strong bull mastiff in appearance.