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Belgian Mastiff

Also known as Chien de Trait Belge, Mâtin Belge, Belgian Draught Dog.

Related breedBullmastiff1860 to 1924 · United Kingdom

Belgian Mastiff at a glance

Origin
Belgium
Appeared
1600 to 1800 (uncertain)
Family
European Mastiff
Type
Draught & farm dog
Size
Large
Life span
Not recorded
Recognised by
No major club
Status
Extinct

The name. English Belgian plus mastiff (Old French mastin); the Mâtin Belge is the same name in French.

Same familyGreat Dane1600 to 1880 · Germany

Family and relatives

Same eraCatahoula Leopard Dog1700 to 1979 · United States

Place in time

The Belgian Mastiff appears 1600 to 1800 (uncertain), in the Early Modern Era, when 111 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Belgian Mastiff is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.