Chetan Creek Farms  3600 E. Co Rd. 300 N  North Vernon, IN  47265      Ph:  812-592-0339         Mastiffs   Gryffin   Chetan's Full of      Grace   Chetan's Bailey   Chetan's Kylee   Abby's Secret   Hubee's Catherine      The Great   Warlords Action     Jackson  Puppies  Mastiff Links  Contact Us   HOME Mastiffs The Mastiff is a large, massive, symmetrical dog with a well-knit frame. They give the impression of grandeur and dignity. They have been developed into a guardian, and few intruders would venture onto a property guarded by a Mastiff, yet they are a much loved family dog with a gentle side. Mastiffs tend to keep close to home and are disinclined to roam. Mastiffs are loyal and alert. Firm but gentle training is essential to keep the Mastiff under control. Remember consistency, lots of love, and plenty of understanding. Early human contact should be given to Mastiff puppies. These dogs were treasured by the Babylonians over 4000 years ago. You can also find them depicted in Egyptian monuments and also mentioned in Persian, Roman and early English literature. Mastiffs have been a resident of Britain since the time of Julius Caesar. Today's Mastiffs should be more correctly called Old English Mastiffs as they can all trace their lineage to two surviving English strains. Once used as dogs of war, their primary role now is a guard dog.     From puppydogweb.com   Copyright 2008  Chetan Creek Farms.  All rights reserved.