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AKC Mastiffs & Bulldogs

                        

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We love the breeds we own. They are part of our family, and we enjoy them at home as well as in the show world. Kim also enjoys working with them in Therapy Work.  Our Mastiffs are sound in temperment, and  in health. We have been raising Mastiffs since 1999. They love to be with there people, and part of the family. Our first Mastiff, Sadie was a Greiner Hall Jedadiah X Caledonia Jackson Granddaughter. She produced our first Champion, Daileys Edward the Tank Engine. He is an ambassador of the Breed. Loyal to his family, and as gentle as ever. We have read with children through Delta Society, and he is a certified Therapy Dog. Please click on the link to view his Grandfather Jed http://home.rica.net/napotnik/PHOTOJED.jpg and Grandfather Axel http://stellarmastiffs.com/axel2.JPG both exceptional Stud Dogs.

Our other Mastiff is also a Champion, Overmoore/Daileys Vision for Liberty.  She is a Ch. Greiner Hall Jedadiah X Ch. Iron Hills Under the Infuence Granddaughter. She is just as sweet as they come. She is a big girl, with beautifull movement, and lots of wrinkles. She is the spitten image of the Iron Hills dogs Here is a link, take a look. http://www.ironhillkennels.com

We have one show Bulldog, a Little Ponds daughter,  and a rescue Bulldog. I have shown Blossom a little bit, but it is quite competative in the bulldogs ring, and will be getting her out more in 2008.

We only Breed occasionally, when we want another show prospect, and pet to love.

 

The Mastiff

"What the Lion is to the Cat
the Mastiff is to the Dog,
the noblest of the family;
he stands alone,
and all others sink before him.
His courage does not exceed
his temper and generosity,
and in attachment he equals
the kindest of his race."

Cynographia Britannica - 1800

 Bulldog History

Authorities differ completely about the origin of the Bulldog. They even have differing opinions as to the spelling of the name. Be it Bondogge, Boldogge, Bandogge, the final spelling is Bulldog.

There are even those who dispute why he is called Bulldog. Is it the shape of the head or is it because of his use in the barbaric sports of bull-baiting, bear baiting and dog fighting?

Whatever the name or the origin, there is little doubt that centuries ago there was a canine resembling our present day Bulldog. This Bulldog was lighter boned and higher on leg, but with the courage, tenacity, and determination that still exists today. Over the years other breeds have crossed with the Bulldog to give these traits to their breeds, perhaps the best known being the Greyhound.

After bull-baiting, bear-baiting and dog fighting were prohibited in England in 1835, a few dedicated fanciers worked diligently to breed out the aggressive, vicious tendencies and to modify the Bulldog to look more like we see him today, shorter faced and heavier in structure.