Only 100 lbs. Bull Mastiff female - not a Mastiff.
But yeah, she thinks violence should best be left to the professional - HER!
Very loyal and loving and protective breed. My mom was talking to a neighbor with my dog at her side (her dog previously) when the neighbors 300 lb pig got too close.
She was trained to keep the pigs off the fence line - and to beat them up if they got into the yard - so she had a history with pigs and general approval to commit violence against them.
When the pig tried to get too close my mom said “GO AWAY PIG!” with a disgusted tone.
My dog interpreted that to mean “PIG MUST DIE!”
She knocked the pig over - let me repeat that for those that know a thing or two about pigs - she knocked the pig OVER - and bit the hell out of it and wasn’t letting it get back up.
My mom called her off and she complied immediately.
Another telling difference between a Bull Mastiff and a Pit Bull - while both are quite capable of violence and somewhat prone to violence - one is easily called off - the other apparently starts violence against its owner rather than quit.
I am howling with the pig story!! I hope she got a “good girl” for protecting grammy!! (maybe one of those dried, crunchy pig ears as a treat for later?!).
Not so.
Bull breeds are currently excelling at Schutzhund and police work.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0jwvIywKMM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r91z8t7owZw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBiMD9Bfbvc
The MOST important part of ScH or police work is that the dog -instantly- “outs” on command.
Again, the greatest “danger” is at the *other*, theoretically “smarter” end of leash.