Alangu Mastiff

Alangu Mastiff

The Alangu Mastiff is a dog breed from Southern India, from the Thanjavur and Tiruchi districts. Alangu Mastiffs are used as fighting dogs in Pakistan and are considered excellent guard dogs.

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Alangu Mastiff, also known as Indian Mastiff, is a very powerful and fierce war dog. Read on to know more about the Alangu Mastiff breed of dogs.  
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Last week, the Tibetan Mastiff made headlines after a woman in China paid the equivalent of nearly $600,000 for a purebred that descended from the original Tibetan Mastiffs. The 18-month-old dog, named Yangtze River Number Two, has now become the world's most expensive dog. The new owner says this Tibetan Mastiff is priceless. Wow. Sure, most of us say that our own dogs are priceless, too - mutt or purebred. However, coming up with over...  
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Harry Delmer and Deborah Hecht were cat people until their three boys started pleading for a dog. Deborah wasn't looking for a specific breed, but one day the Berkeley resident met a couple strolling Solano Avenue with their English mastiff puppy and that was...  
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Ohio-based TNK9 sued The Village of Harwood Heights and Police Chief Martin Podesek in Cook County Court. Thomas Hockett, one of only a few Cane Corso mastiff breeders in the country, donates the large, intelligent dogs to police departments for use ...  
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Mastiff Marlee is smart - for a dogSan Francisco ChronicleMy husband wanted me to have an open mind since we were taking the boys to the annual dog show at the Cow Palace. I inspected all breeds, as promised, ...  
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Bandog dog is a Mastiff-type dog, which is native to England and widely reputed to be the perfect protection dog. Explore the article to know more about this dog breed.  
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John Williams asked: Mastiffs in one form or another have been around since before written history began. Carvings from the Babylonian palace of Ashurbanipal (these carvings are on display in the British Museum) show large Mastiff-type dogs hunting lions in the desert near the Tigris River. Mastiffs as war dogs Phoenician merchants introduced the Mastiff to ancient Britain in the 6th century BC. The ancient Celts began using them as combat dogs who accompanied their owners into battle. This was the beginning of a long history of Mastiffs as fighters, soldiers, protectors, and watchdogs. A popular story tells that when Sir Peers Legh was ... Read Full Story
Written by spitfiregsd on
These dogs are good with children but may overwhelm smaller children simply due to their massive size and weight. They are also good with other pets if socialized to them when young. Strong confident leadership and plenty of socialization are mandatory. It is important to show the Mastiff that you are the leader of the pack and that it knows its place in your own pack. Read Full Story
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dog-details.net — Alternative Names Alangu Alangu Indian Mastiff Indian Mastiff Sindh Mastiff Country of origin India Classification and breed standards Not Read Full Story
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With a history of domestication stretching back more than two millennia, the Mastiff dog has been a popular breed since the days of the Roman Empire and likely even longer than this. The Romans were in fact quite fond of these dogs - the Emperor Julius Caesars favorite pet was reputedly a Mastiff and they were widely trained for the hunt and for guard duty. The Mastiff was introduced to Britain with the Roman occupation of the British Isles and these dogs were the ancestors of the English Mastiff. Mastiffs were also popular with the Carthaginian general Hannibal, who brought Mastiffs with him as ... Read Full Story
Written by DeeBr on
The Mastiff is a particularly large breed of dog that is surprisingly easy going, good-natured, calm, and gentle. He is a well mannered animal that can fit well in most any household. This dog needs plenty of room to move about and would not be ideal for small apartment living. Read Full Story
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Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Alangu Mastiff". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article! Read Full Story
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