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What is molosser family?

Updated: 11/15/2022
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The molosser family of Dogs includes Mastiff-type breeds such as the English Mastiff, Dogo Argentino, Dogue de Bordeaux (French Mastiff), Neapolitan Mastiff, Bullmastiff, American Staffordshire Terrier, Fila Brasileiro and Japanese Tosa Inu. Molosser breeds have heavy builds and are usually quite large.

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