Related breedBullmastiff1860 to 1924 · United KingdomTerceira Mastiff at a glance
- Origin
- Azores, Portugal
- Appeared
- 1450 to 1800 (uncertain)
- Family
- European Mastiff
- Type
- Mastiff / molossoid
- Size
- Large
- Life span
- Not recorded
- Recognised by
- No major club
- Status
- Extinct
The name. Named for Terceira Island in the Azores; Portuguese cão de fila means "holding dog", and rabo torto "crooked tail".
Same familyGreat Dane1600 to 1880 · GermanyFamily and relatives
Descends from
Sister breeds
Same family: European Mastiff
Boston Terrier, Boxer, Bull Terrier, Bulldog, Bullmastiff, Cane Corso
Same time, same continent
Beagle, Bichon Frisé, Bolognese, Borzoi, Bracco Italiano, Briard
Same eraGerman Spitz1400 to 1899 · GermanyPlace in time
The Terceira Mastiff appears 1450 to 1800 (uncertain), in the Late Middle Ages, when 53 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Terceira Mastiff is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
