The English Mastiff is a breed of large dog. English Mastiff colours are apricot-fawn, silver-fawn, fawn, or dark fawn-brindle, always with black on the muzzle, ears, and nose and around the eyes. The Mastiff is a particularly large dog demanding correct diet and exercise. The Mastiff is a particularly large dog demanding correct diet and exercise. Excessive running is not recommended for the first two years of the dog's life, in order not to damage the growth plates in the joints of this heavy and fast-growing dog, which in some weeks may gain over 5 lb. A soft surface is recommended for the dog to sleep on to prevent the development of calluses, arthritis, and hygroma (an acute inflammatory swelling). Due to the breed's large size, puppies may potentially be smothered or crushed by the mother during nursing. A painting of about 1650 by Abraham Hondius of a bear-baiting with dogs including at least one apparent Mastiff. Dogs known as Bandogs, who were tied (bound) close to houses, were of Mastiff type.
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