Alangu Mastiff (Indian Mastiff) Dog

Alternative Names
Alangu
Alangu Indian Mastiff
Indian Mastiff
Sindh Mastiff
Country of origin
India
Classification and breed standards
Not recognized by any international organization

The Alangu Mastiff is a rare breed of the south-west Indian (Tanjore) developed for non-specialized hunting and as guardian of property or livestock.

This breed is described as a race of magnificent proportions and aristocratic bearing, being a large animal with a lump of 69 cm, and heavy extremities and muscular he uses to travel great strides.
It has erect ears and long back.
Fur color varies from red, fawn and black. On the chest are often located white spots and the muzzle is, in most cases, black.

The Alangu Mastiff is a rare dog breed from Southern India, in the area of Thanjavur and Tiruchin the dog has a background as a war dog, and it was used by Indian nobility for the hunting of big game, but became obsolete after a change in hunting habits. The dog is now used primarily as a watchdog, and in Pakistan it is found as a fighting dog in illegal dog fights.

Description

The dog is up to 76 cm in height, and the Alangu is an an impressive dog. The short, tight skin is bred in red, fawn and piebald, and the dog has a large, massive head with a black mask, and undersized small, drooping ears. The Mastiff has the general characteristics of the breed, the deep chest and well muscled limbs.