Nowadays besides major seven dog breeds: Bordeaux Dog, Mastiff, Bullmastiff, Mastino Napoletano, Fila Brasiliero, Mastin Espanol and Tosa Inu, in this list you also may include some of the others: Great Dane, German Boxer, Rottweiler and all Swiss sheepdogs, Boston Terrier, French Bulldogs and one the smallest dog breeds – Mops.
Most of these dogs are big animals, over and above quite aggressive. However, in course of time they have become kinder and today many Mastiff breeds are known to be faithful friends and dependable guardians. But nevertheless, you should think twice before starting this dog – you are to be strict enough not to be tied to the chariot of your powerful pet. Such dogs as Great Dane and Mastiff really need to be disciplined first of all. With this dog you should be resolute and insistent but at the same time just – only in this case the dog will take necessary enforcement for granted.
Moloss is a dog of the only owner and if he finds a person incapable of being a leader – it won't do any good. These dogs are apt to dominate over other dogs. If one day Moloss has his own way and his hierarchical position is higher than that of his owner – it is will be too much difficult to bring him to his level once again. In some cases it is even impossible.
But if Molosser dog accepts his owner as a leader and finds him worthy of respect – you can hardly find better guardian angel than this dog! Guard instinct is an inborn trait of Molosses and this instinct is very strong! This dog does not stop in the face of danger and will start protecting his owner, his family and property selflessly and to the last gasp.
According to FCI classification Molosses belong to the second group. Also Caucasian and Middle Asian Ovtcharkas, Cane Corsos, Great Danes and Dogue De Bourdeaux Dogs, English Mastiffs, Rottweilers and many others are members of this group.
Molosses are large dogs with well-developed muscular system, powerful jaws and massive skeleton. They are fearless to the verge of rashness, strong and enduring; they provoke mixed feelings in people – from admiration to terror.
There are special requirements in respect of strength and wearability of equipment for large dog breeds, especially Molosses that have big body mass and low level of inhibition, since thereon hang health status of trainer and surrounding people and dogs.