142 WATCH DOGS, HOUSE DOGS, AND TOY DOGS. 



Bill George is also celebrated for his breed of mastiffs ; but in 

 modern days (1860-70) Mr. Edgar Ilanbury has produced the 

 finest specimens of this breed. 



The points of the mastiff are : — A head of large size between 

 that of the bloodhound and bulldog in shape, having the 

 volume of muscle of the latter, with the flews and muzzle 

 of the former, though, of course, not nearly so deep ; the ear 

 being of small size but drooping, like that of the hound. The 

 teeth generally meet, but if anything there is a slight pro- 

 tuberance of the lower jaw, never being uncovered by the 

 upper lip like those of the bulldog. Eye small. In shape 

 there is a considerable similarity to the hound, but much 

 heavier in all its lines. Loin compact and powerful, and limbs 

 strong. Tail very slightly rough, and carried high over the 

 back when excited. Voice very deep and sonorous. Coat smooth. 

 Colour red or fawn with black muzzle, or brindled, or black ; 

 or black, red, or fawn and white, the latter mixture objected to. 

 Height about 28 to 31 inches. 



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