This breed's first written accounts in England date back to 55 BC when Caesar noted them during his invasions. Many were sent to Italy and in the Roman Empire they became fighting dogs. AKC recognition occurred in 1885.The Alaunt is likely to have been another genetic predecessor to the English Mastiff. The greatest weight ever recorded for a dog, 343 pounds (155.6 kg), was that of an English Mastiff. Many were sent to Italy and in the Roman Empire they became fighting dogs. AKC recognition occurred in 1885.The Alaunt is likely to have been another genetic predecessor to the English Mastiff.
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