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Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
What's that huge dog with the short, coarse coat and mellow personality? It's the mastiff! Mastiffs are gentle giants with a calm and easygoing temperament. Their owners think they are the best dogs ever-and it's easy to see why. If you're a mastiff fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from its therapeutic work in hospitals and nursing homes to its history of fighting with the Roman army. You'll also want to find out how to care for the...
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
The English mastiff is the heaviest dog in the world. An adult mastiff tips the scales at more than 250 pounds (113 kg)--as much as a refrigerator! For thousands of years, English mastiffs have lived alongside people. These massive dogs were used to guard castles and help English soldiers in battle. Children will be surprised to learn that despite their huge size and booming bark, mastiffs are calm, friendly, and make devoted family pets. In English...
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