mastiffs
Massive wrinkled watchdogs
Mastiffs are large, powerfully built dogs bred historically as guard dogs and for fighting.
The breed has a broad head, short muzzle, and muscular frame, with males often exceeding 200 pounds.
Two mastiffs guarded the estate.
The term covers several related breeds: English mastiff, bullmastiff, Neapolitan mastiff.
Large but kindhearted being
- calmFree from agitation
- docileEasily controlled or taught
- loyalFirm in allegiance
- affectionateShowing warm regard
patient · dignified · devoted · protective · stubborn · courageous · confident · mellow
Extremely large and heavy
- muscularHaving well-developed sinews
- powerfulHaving great strength
- wrinkledHaving surface folds
- stockyShort and solidly built
brindle · fawn · apricot · black mask · drool · slobber · giant breed · weight
Guarding against harm
- watchdogGuard or monitor
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
- territorialDefensive about owned space
- intimidationDeliberate fear-inducing pressure
deterrent · property · estate · livestock · alert · patrol · intruder · security
gentle giant
Large but kindhearted being
affectionate · patient · dignified · devoted · protective · stubborn · courageous · confident · mellow · laid-back
massive
Extremely large and heavy
stocky · brindle · fawn · apricot · black mask · drool · slobber · giant breed · weight · barrel chest
protection
Guarding against harm
- watchdogGuard or monitor
- guardianProtective caretaker of another
- territorialDefensive about owned space
intimidation · deterrent · property · estate · livestock · alert · patrol · intruder · security · defense
ancient
Very old indeed
- war dogsCanines trained for combat
- RomanOf ancient Italy's capital
- gladiatorAncient Roman arena combatant
hunting · boar · bear baiting · nobility · medieval · castle · working dog · antiquity · Assyrian · British
Bullmastiff
Powerful Victorian-era guard dog
- dogsdog, beagle, bulldog, boxer, collie
- dog termshounds, spaniels, greyhounds, beagles, terriers
- military dogswar dogs, K-9, K9, patrol dogs, guard dogs
mastiffsChihuahuas
Smallest recognized dog breed
toy poodles · Pomeranians · Maltese · toy dogs · lap dogs
mastiffsJack Russell terriers
Small, lively working dogs
whippets · Dalmatians · Weimaraners · Belgian Malinois · terriers
- Tibetan MastiffHuge Himalayan guardian breed
- French mastiffLarge muscular guard dog