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A local breed named after the Bangar district of Tehri Garhwal, which is employed to protect the herds of yak and the flocks of sheep from the attacks of wild animals.
This is a close relative of the Tibetan Mastiff, specially developed by the people of Tehri Garhwal (a mountainous region of the former Punjab hill states in north-west India) to control their livestock in the daytime pastures and, by night, to protect the animals from the attacks of large predators. For this role a powerful, courageous breed was needed and the Bangara Mastiff is such a dog, always ready to risk its life in defence of its livestock. The usual colouring is black-and-tan, but paler coats also occur. The males are up to 25 in (64 cm) in height and have a strong, mastiff muzzle, a compact body and a heavily plumed tail that is curled to one side. The local people do not appear ot have called this dog by a particular breed name. It was given its official title of Bangara Mastiff by the Indian dog expert Major W.V. Soman in 1963. When he retired from the army he was asked to act as a judge at a dog show in Bombay and was dismayed to find that all the animals on display were imported pedigree breeds and that there was not a single native Indian dog to be seen. He set about correcting this by publishing a detailed list of Indian breeds, stating: 'My work will only be fulfilled if we see the pedigreed dogs of Indian origin in dog shows in India'. Where a local breed lacked a specific title, he created one, as with this distinctive mastiff from Bangar.
Thurs. 09.19.12 - Successful mastiff greeting for Belle this morning, thankfully she did not start a fight over her ball.
It has been hours and Saathi is still snoring away on his new @bigbarkerusa bed. Look how comfy he looks! 🐶💤 #saathi #MeroSaathi #gentlegiant #bigdog #mastiff #mastiffgram #mastiffsofinstagram #newf #newfie #newstiff #neapolitan #igdogs #bigbarker #bigbarkerbed
Tibetan Mastiffs go fishing in Valdez Alaska.
Though this photo looks like an ad for a cool new show....Rescue Prince William Sound.....
Spanish mastiff (mastín). Don't let his image scare you, the guy was soft and tender as a teddy bear. Listen to this dog licking water here:
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"Iron Hides " A Neapolitan Mastiff (Italian Mastiff) Breed Was Competing February 16, 2010 In The Westminster Kennel Club, 134th Annual Westminster Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Show At Madison Square Garden. Photo Was Taken Outside At Madison Square Garden. Photo was Taken on Wednesday February 17, 2010.
Name - Iron Hides
Breed - Neapolitan Mastiff (Italian
Mastiff)
2 Years Old
155 Pounds
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