English Mastiff

Mastiff
A Mastiff
Other names	Mastiff
Origin	England
Traits Height Males 76 centimetres (30 in) minimum Females 70 centimetres (27.5 in) minimum Weight Males 73 to 104 kilograms (160 to 230 lb) Females 54 to 77 kilograms (120 to 170 lb) Coat Fine, smooth Colour apricot-fawn, silver-fawn, fawn, or dark fawn-brindle
Kennel club standards KC standard Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The English Mastiff, or simply the Mastiff, is a British dog breed of very large size. It is likely descended from the ancient Alaunt and Pugnaces Britanniae, with a significant input from the Alpine Mastiff in the 19th century. Distinguished by its enormous size, massive head, short coat in a limited range of colours, and always displaying a black mask, the Mastiff is noted for its gentle and loving nature. The lineage of modern dogs can be traced back to the early 19th century, but the modern type was stabilised in the 1880s and refined since. Following a period of sharp decline, the Mastiff has increased its worldwide popularity. Throughout its history the Mastiff has contributed to the development of a number of dog breeds, some generally known as mastiff-type dogs or, confusingly, just as "mastiffs". It is the largest living canine, outweighing the wolf by up to 50 kg (110 lbs) on average.