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An alaunt is an extinct type of domesticated dog, related to the bulldog and the mastiff.
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When was the first English Mastiff domesticated?
The first English Mastiff dates back to the early 19th century. The modern type was stabilized in about the 1880s. The English Mastiff is a breed of large dog that might be descended from the ancient Alaunt. It has a huge size, massive head and very little color. By cons,it is not a smart dog. It is known for its gentle temperament.
What is the differences between a Bull-Mastiff and a Mastiff?
It is a large breed dog. There are several different sub groups including but not limited to Bull/English Mastiff, French Mastiff, Neapolitan/Italian Mastiff or Mastino.== == == ==
What is a very known extinct dog breed?
a werewolf? I can give quite afew extinct dog breeds. Alaunt, Alpine Mastiff, Blue Paul Terrier, Barque Du Puy, Bullenbeisser, Cordoba Fighting Dog, Cumberland Sheepdog, Dojo Cubano, English Water Spaniel, English White Terrier, Hare Indian Dog, Hawaiian Poi Dog, Kuri', Mollossus Dog, Moscow Water Dog, Norfolk Spaniel, North Country Beagle, Old English Bulldog, Paisley Terrier, Pugnaces Brittannieae, Rastreador Brasilerio, Salish Wool Dog, Southern Hound, St. Johns Water Dog, Tahltan Bear Dog, Talbot Dog, Turnspit Dog, Tweed Water Spaniel. That's all I can think of off the top of my head.
Where did the blue nosed pitbull originate?
Although the precise origin of the APBT is not known, we can reliably trace its roots back at least one hundred and fifty years or so [1] to England. During the late 18th and early 19th centuries the sport of bull-baiting was very much alive and dogs were bred to excel in this endeavor. The same type of dog was also used by hunters to catch game and by butchers and farmers to bring down unruly cattle. These dogs were called "bulldogs." Historically, the word "Bulldog" did not mean a specific breed of dog per se, but rather it was applied to descendants of the ancient Mastiff- type dogs that excelled in the task of bull-baiting. The "bulldogs" of yore were much different from, and should not be confused with, the loveable clowns of the show ring today. The old, performance-bred, working bulldog was closer in phenotype and spirit to the APBT and/or the modern American Bulldog. The use of the word "bulldog" applied to APBT's persists even today among APBT fanciers. The ancestors of modern Pit Bulls come from the bulldogs and terriers of England. At one time, every county in England had its own breed of terrier. Many of these still exist; however, some have evolved into new ones. Such is the case for the English White and the Black and Tan terriers, whose descendants include the bull-and-terriers, the Fox terrier, and the Manchester Terrier. Terriers served an important purpose in England by killing vermin that might otherwise ruin crops, damage property, or spread disease such as the Black Plague. The development of sports such as rat- or badger-baiting further added to the breeds' importance.Mastiff type dogs also have a long history in England; they are thought to have been brought by the Celts. It is also known that the Normans introduced the Alaunt. These dogs were used in battle and for guarding, but they also served utilitarian purposes, such as farm work. Specifically, these dogs accompanied farmers into the fields to assist with bringing bulls in for breeding, castration, or slaughter. The dogs, known generally as bulldogs, protected the farmer by subduing the bull if it attempted to gore him. Typically a dog would do this by biting the bull on the nose and holding on to the violently struggling bull despite injury. These traits permitted the development and rise of the bloody sports of and bull-baiting and bear-baiting. In Elizabethan England, these spectacles were popular forms of entertainment, comparable to Shakespearean plays which often took place right next to the bearbaiting pits in Southwark. However, in 1835, bull-baiting and bear-baiting were abolished by Parliament as cruel, and the custom died out over the following years. Dog fighting, which could be carried out under clandestine measures, blossomed. Since Bulldogs proved too ponderous and uninterested in dog fighting, the Bulldogs were crossed with English White and Black and Tan Terriers. They were also bred to be intelligent and level-headed during fights and remain non-aggressive toward their handlers. Part of the standard for organized dog-fighting required that the match referee who is unacquainted with the dog be able to enter the ring, pick up a dog while it was engaged in a fight, and get the respective owner to carry it out of the ring without being bitten. Dogs that bit the referee were culled. As a result, Victorian fighting dogs (Stafordshire Bull Terrier and, though less commonly used as fighters, English Bull Terrier) generally had stable temperaments and were commonly kept in the home by the gambling men who owned them. During the mid-1800s, immigration to the US from Ireland and England brought an influx of these dogs to America, mainly to Boston, where they were bred to be larger and stockier, working as farm dogs in the West as much as fighting dogs in the cities. The resulting breed, also called the American Pitbull Terrier, became known as an "all-American" dog. Pit Bull-type dogs became popular as family pets for citizens who were not involved in dog-fighting or farming. In the early 1900s they began to appear in films, one of the more famous examples being Pete the Pup from the Our Gang shorts (later known as The Little Rascals). During World War One the breed's widespread popularity led to its being featured on pro-American Propaganda posters.The Pit Bull is the only dog to have appeared on the cover of Life Magazine three times
Is an American bull dog the same as a pit bull?
no the bull dog and pit bull are 2 diffrent breeds-The American Bulldog and the American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) are 2 distinctly different breeds, but there have been plenty of cases of faked papers where an American Bulldog/APBT mix has been registered as a full-blooded APBT. This is why there have been cases of 100+ lb "Pit Bulls" which are not to standard, and are ALWAYS mixed with mastiffs or other breeds. The American Bulldog may have some lineage from Pit Bulls, but it is always hard to tell. However, they are definitely 2 different breeds today.-Animal Control Officer, Delaware Animal Care and ControlAnswer:The American bull dog was originally from UK, it was breed to a white terrier to create what is know as the APBT. "More in depth answer decide for yourself"..........Here is one of the best histories of the American Bulldog found on the internet: molosserdogs.com Originating in 1700's America, the Old Country Bulldogge was developed from the original British and Irish bulldog variety, as well as other European working dogs of the Bullenbeisser and Alaunt ancestry. Many fanciers believe that the original White English Bulldogge survived in America, where it became known as the American Pit Bulldog, Old Southern White Bulldogge and Alabama Bulldog, among other names. A few regional types were established, with the most popular dogs found in the South, where the famous large white plantation bulldogges were the most valued. Some bloodlines were crossed with Irish and English pit-fighting dogs influenced with English White Terrier blood, resulting in the larger strains of the APBT, as well as the smaller variety of the American Bulldog. Although there were quite a few "bulldogges" developed in America, the modern American Bulldog breed is separately recognized. Unlike most bully breeds, this lovely bulldog's main role wasn't that of a fighting dog, but rather of a companion and worker. Quite larger than most bulldogs, it excells in dog sports like weightpulling and makes a great farm dog and even a capable hunter. While the old bulldogges were disappearing in Europe and England, the American variety remained unchanged until the WW2, when their numbers declined drastically, inspiring a few enthusiasts to unite in an effort to save the breed from extinction. In the 1960's, John D. Johnson and Alan Scott joined forces with Louis Hegwood, George Lee Williamson, Calvin Tuck and others in collecting surviving southern bulldogges and selecting the best specimens to serve as a foundation for the revival programme. After the decision to abandon the American Pit Bulldog name to avoid confusion with the American Pit Bull Terrier, the breed was registered as the American Bulldog. Outcrosses were necessary early on to increase the gene pool and the population of the breed, but not everyone agreed with the choices some breeders made. Although an important figure in the development of the modern American Bulldog as a recognized breed, Johnson decided to introduce the English Bulldog into his lines, alienating a great number of enthusiasts in the process, many of which never fully got over it. Due to disagreements over the ideal type and breeding practices, Alan Scott and J.D.Johnson put an end to their colaboration, opting to go their separate ways and breed their dogs based on their personal ideals. To this day, two main types of the modern American Bulldog are the Johnson and Scott bloodlines, but other strains exist, like Painter, Leclerc, Hines, Old Southern White and so on. Large, massive and broad-headed, the well-mannered Johnson dogs remain more popular as family pets than the smaller and lighter built Scott Performance bulldogges, which are considered to be far superiour workers. However, most present-day dogs are crosses between all the types, as well as some other bully breeds. There is currently some talk of possibly classifying pure J.D.Johnson dogs as a separate breed in the future, due to noticeable differences in appearance, as well as common conflicts within the American Bulldog breeder community, concerning the breed's Standard and purity guidelines. It has been rumoured that the modern Johnson lines contain some English Mastiff and even St.Bernard blood, but this hasn't been proven. Even though the Scott type was directly developed by crossing early Johnson's dogs with more tenacious breeds, such as the American Pit Bull Terrier, it is gradually becoming accepted as the breed ideal, regularly outperforming its ancestors. This is partly due to the value placed by many bulldogge fanciers on function, rather than form of working dogs. The American Bulldog was officially recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1999 and is enjoying great popularity in the U.S. and around the world. The American Bulldog is a courageous guardian and a loving family pet, but it needs experienced handling and early socialization. Even though this breed is not as dog-aggressive as some bullies, it does like to play rough and won't back away from a confrontation. Unfortunately, some misguided owners foolishly put these dogs into fighting arenas with Pit Bulls and other breeds, almost alwayswith terrible consequences. There are also some unpure bloodlines to be found, so potential buyers should be careful. Boxers, Bullmastiffs, Presa Canarios, Olde English Bulldogges, AmStaffs and other bullies are at times crossed into the American Bulldog bloodlines, sometimes with the intention of improving its working abilities, but more often simply for appearance and other reasons. Due to this breed's ever-increasing popularity in America and worldwide, potential owners should carefully research A.B. breeders in order to ensure a quality purebred purchase and to avoid Pit Bull crosses and poorly bred dogs. The American Bulldog is a strongly built, powerful and energetic dog, completely devoted to its owner. The coat is short and glossy and accepted in every colour, except for solid black, blue or any type of tricolour. The most popular dogs are white, with or without markings. Average height is around 24 inches, but larger dogs are common.dogsbite: .In 1935, the American Kennel Club (AKC) agreed to register pit bull dogs, but only under the name Staffordshire terrier. This was done to distance the breed from its dogfighting past. To muddy matters further, in 1972 the breed was renamed the American Staffordshire terrier The confusion of multiple names provides traction for pit bull owners who claim that people cannot properly identify the breed. They tell friends that they own a Staffordshire terrier not a pit bull. When in reality, it's basically the same breed that stems from the same gene pool. To add more confusion to the mix, the American bulldog was often called the American pit bulldog up until the 1970s. They ARE pit bulls. You don't have to take my word for it, listen to pit bull expert, Diane Jessup. The Working Pit Bull p82-83 "A breed that until the late 1980s was virtually unheard of, this breed, I believe was "manufactured" from existing lines of large pit bulldogs during the eighties to attract the novice Pit Bull owner who thought "bigger is better." Some lines are probably pure Pit Bulls which survived and developed along unique lines in secluded Southern states. Some lines of this "purebred" are APBTs crossed with any of a half dozen large Mastiff-type breeds. This breed has been endowed with a rich and rather fictional history by the breeds promoters. These dogs are rarely fought, but instead are sold as a sort of "super guard dog" endowed with all sorts of supernatural abilities. It is marketed almost exclusively to those people who want a "big Pit Bull" for guard or attack work." The Working Pit Bull p84 "The American Bulldog is almost identical to the Pit Bulldog, and is identified by its massive size."
