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Believed to have been known to the Assyrians before the Stone Age, the Mastiff is certainly one of the oldest breeds in the worldand was brought to England by the Romans. It is somewhat similar to the Great Dane but has a heavier body and a thicker type of head. The Bull Mastiff appears to have been evolved by breeding he original Mastiff with a Bulldog in order to get stronger jaws, the dog being used for guarding and bull-baiting. The present type is faithful and intelligent, of reddish-fawn colour with black ear tips and muzzle.
1936 DOGS - First SERIES OF 48 No 27 ISSUED BY GALLAHER
An ideal guard dog showing many characteristics of both the Bulldog and the Mastiff, which were used in its making. Head large and square with fair wrinkle and moderate depression between eyes. Muzzle deep and broad, fairly short.; slightly undershot jaws permitted. Dark mask preferred. Eyes dark, of medium size, set wide apart with furrow between them; ears V-shaped, set on wide and high. Neck muscular, well arched and of moderate length. Chest deep and wide with well-rounded ribs. Forelegs well boned and straight. Hind legs muscular with well developed second-thighs. Feet large and round. Tail tapering, never carried gaily. Coat short, dense. Colour: fawn or brindle.
1937 DOGS - No 7 in a series of 50, issued by Wills
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