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#13 The Romans were conquered by the fury and power of animals: in comparison, Caesar’s molossians looked docile and harmless.
After the capture of the state, the legions set off on their return journey, taking with them more than a dozen mastiffs. Since then, more imposing British dogs have appeared in the battle arenas of Rome, always providing spectacular victories over wild animals.
#14 Over time, they spread throughout Europe, forming small groups, from which later new breeds were formed – in particular, the German and Bordeaux mastiffs.
British dogs changed their roles, settling in the royal guards and hunting grounds of the aristocrats. Commoners were forced to refuse to keep these animals because of their huge size: to feed such a dog is not an easy task.
#15 The peak of the use of mastiff-like dogs fell on the first half of the 13th century when it became known about the unusual act of a fighting female belonging to the English nobleman Sir Pir Lee.
Then they looked at the animals in a different way, noting not only outstanding physical data but also amazing dedication. It was the latter that became the starting point, after which the first Molossian kennel appeared in Britain. The English line of the breed originated from the favorite of Pir. The aristocrat's gratitude was so great that he raised all the puppies of his dog and took care of their future fate. In addition, Sir Lee took an active part in the life of the new nursery.