MASTIFF

This huge breed of dog has been around for centuries as an excellent guard.  An attractive feature of the breed however, is the fact that it combines this admirable quality of being an excellent guard dog with a friendly, docile nature, affectionate with family members.

As a guard dog it is  a courageous animal, but it is an intelligent, discriminating breed of dog.

It has a massive, imposing head with powerful neck, strong jaws and muzzle dark,  black mask and smallish dark eyes.

The color is usually light or dark fawn and occasionally the fawn is mixed with brindle.

The coat is short and easy to manage and there is also a good undercoat which makes the animal suitable for most climates.

The entire impression of a Mastiff is one of strength and power, but even though it is  so large it is not clumsy.    Being a somewhat quiet dog it  does not require a great deal of exercise.  For this reason, although very large grounds would be preferable for a dog of this size, this is not absolutely essential.

If one has reasonably large grounds and the need for a reliable, protective watch dog of an imposing size that will discourage intruders, this dog is an excellent choice.