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Types Of Mastiff Breeds. The Abruzzese Mastiff has further 5 sub-types such as the Maiella type Marsicano type Pescocostanzo type Aquilano type and the Peligno type. Even so not all breeds with the mastiff title will have this distinctive physical quality. The Great Dane also usually takes well to other household pets but may not always be aware of its towering size over others so should be monitored. They are quite heavy dogs.
The apricot may be a slightly reddish hue up to a deep rich red. They were originally meant to protect flocks from predators. German Mastiff Great Dane. The Mastiff type has thicker skin. Dutch Mastiff Pug. Aside from being called a Korean Mastiff the breed is known by several other names including Dosa Gae Mee-Kyun Dosa and Dosa Inu.
European and Asian records dating back 3000 years show dogs of the mastiff type.
There are various sub-types of Abruzzese Mastiffs including the Marsicano which has a head like a lion the Pescocostanzo which has a wolf-like head the Peligno and the Maiellae which both have bear-like heads and the Aquilano which has the most impressive body structure. Bordeaux Mastiff French Mastiff Dogue de Bordeaux. Argentinian Mastiff Dogo Argentino. Abruzzese Mastiff Mastino Abruzzese The Abruzzese Mastiff also known as the Martino Abruzzese originates from Italy and has been used as a guardian of livestock for centuries in several countries throughout the world. The skull is large and bulky the muzzle broad and short brachycephalic and the ears drooping and pendant-shaped. The fawn is generally of light silver shade but may range up to a golden yellow.