MASTIFF — The Old 
English Mastiff has been 
bred for over 2000 years. 
In the early days he was 
used in dogfighting and 
bullbaiting. He is a 
giant, short-haired dog, 
powerful and courageous 
and is valuable as a 
watch dog and protector 
of the home. In color 
the Mastiff is apricot or 
silver-fawn, or dark fawn-brindle, with black muzzle, ears and nose. He 
is about 30 inches in height and weighs around 170 pounds. 
GREAT PYRENEES — Also known as the Pyrenean Mountain Dog, 
this breed has been known in France for centuries, when he was the 
companion and pet of the nobility as well as guardian 
gf * of the flocks. He is hardy, and of unlimited stamina 
and strength. The Great Pyrenees varies from 
25 to 32 inches in height and weighs 
from 100 to 125 pounds. His 
coat is long, flat, and thick, and 
in color is all white, or 
white with markings 
of tan, badger, or 
grey. 
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