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    or another big problem is that Americans want the dog to look aggressive but not hurt a fly. Some examples of these dogs who have been genetically altered in a negative way are: The Rottweiler, Pit-bull Terrier, American Bulldog, and most other mastiff breeds that have come to the United States early on. The Cane Corso is an aesthetically pleasing animal to look at, with its short coat you are able to better see all the muscles in this beautiful, bulky yet elegant creature. This is the type of dog

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    A painting untitled “A Bold Bluff”, from a series by C.M Coolidge called “Dogs Playing Poker”, a paradoxical painting at which 5 anthropomorphic dogs engage in a nerve wracking match of poker, is played until an enormous accumulation of chips are at stake, and it is all banking on a bluff. “A Bold Bluff” captures moments before the final result of an intense poker game with a background of a calm american home in the early 1900’s, staring 5 dogs that are given human physiological and physical abilities

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    Dogue de Bordeaux (French Mastiff); originally bred as fighting dog but also used in war, hunting and guarding. There are several theories over the origin and the date the Dogue de Bordeaux came into existence; some believe the breed to descend from the Greek Molossus (now extinct) or from the Ancient Roman Mastiff. Others believe they originated in the 14th century in France when English Kings ruled Aquitaine and are the result of English Mastiffs crossbreeding with large native breeds of Aquitaine

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    “The Old Man Slave and the Mastiff” While literature is can be for entertainment, it is also used to teach a lesson or get a point across. Throughout a literary work, an author will include many possible topics, themes, theories, archetypes, symbols, and ideas to teach their lesson or make their point. As one reads through “The Old Man Slave and the Mastiff,” written by Patrick Chamoiseau, it is important to know that the author is not only highlighting the life of a slave, but also expressing everyday

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    readers, to entertain readers, and/or to persuade readers. Each story is unique in its own way, because of how the author has written in. With short stories, authors can tell a story that is elaborate but shorter than a novel. In the short story Mastiff, by author Joyce Carol Oates, conveys her message of fate vs. free will through characterization, imagery, and irony. Although this stories seems as it is simply about two people going hiking together, and get attacked by a dog in the process

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    Mastiff dogs, which are often used as guard dogs nowadays, have been popular around the world for many years. A lot of years ago, around 864 to 600 BC, mastiff dogs were used as hunting dogs and they were capable of taking on large prey. They were considered an aggressive dog breed back then and were not kept as household animals. They were protective but difficult to tame. These days, we have gained insights into the world and health of our dogs and we can bond with them and understand them much

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    caused her dog to break loose from her chain. After speaking to the unknown female I continued to the above location, where I saw a Mastiff (Brindle) loose in that general area. I took pictures of the dog loose. I exited my vehicle and tried the approach the Mastiff but the Mastiff took off running. I following the Mastiff to 5558 Newport Court, where the Mastiff went to the back of that

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    Wright dog was outside with her trying using the . Ms. Wright noticed two dogs unleashed near her house, she commanded her dog to go inside. As her dog was moving towards the house, a Mastiff and a Labrador mix came towards her dog. The Mastiff bit down on her dog towards the back of her dog’s neck. The Mastiff refused to let go until the dog owner came. The second dog only growled at Ms. Wright dog. Ms. Wright wrote out a statement of facts in regards to

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    included stopovers in ancient Britain. The Molossians who remained in Britain became further specialized and brought about the beginning of the mastiff line of dogs. The Mastiffs were polished as war dogs in Britain. When the Romans invaded Britain, they were impressed by the Mastiffs’ stance and strength that they brought some back to their country. The Mastiffs then became known as fighters or “dog gladiators” who went against humans, lions, bears, and even against each other. Like Rome, the British

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    The night at the mansion It is a dark night with thunder roaring with its horrific sound. I find myself waking up in a beautiful old mansion. The house is adorned by many decorative pieces such as china, portrait pictures and hunting trophies. As I wandering around the mansion, I begin to realize how spacious and unctuous this mansion is. The hall is incredibly long and many rooms are connected by secret passages and doors. I continue walking through the hall until I stopped at the library when I

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