The history of Mastiff-type dogs in the British Isles dates back beyond the arrival of Ceasare, who reported of the ferocious dogs. With the arrival of the Normans in 1066 came Alaunts from the continent. The breeding of the indigenous mastiffs to the newly arrived ones produced the Mastiff and Bulldog of England. An interseting aside, is that all descriptions of the Alaunts (there were three types) mention an all white, or almost entirely white coat - something only the American Bulldog still has.
The American version has longer legs and more speed and agility than the English show dog.
Recognition
ABA, NABA, ARBA, ARF, UKC, NKC, JDJB, ABCC, AABC, NKC, CKC, APRI, ACR
