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Dogtopia of North Portland
Distance: 6.3 Mi4636 N Albina Ave
97217 Portland -
Kitty Cat Condos
Distance: 6.3 Mi12503 SE Division St Ste D
97236-3100 Portland -
Dobermann Kennel Ascomannis
Distance: 5.6 Mi4707 NE Stanton St
97213-1964 Portland -
Airpet Hotel
Distance: 5.5 Mi6212 Northeast 78th Court
97218 Portland -
Jack Onofrio Dog Shows
Distance: 8.1 Mi2710 SE 50th Ave
97206 Portland
Description
The Bullmastiff was developed by English gamekeepers during the 19th century to help protect game preserves from poachers. These poachers sought game for food and profit. They did so with the help of a dog known as a Lurcher, a cross between a Shepherd and Greyhound. Lurchers were trained to drive game into traps set by the poacher and also to attack on command. The gamekeeper needed a quiet, fearless dog with enough speed, strength and size to overpower the Lurcher, then catch and hold (but not maul) the poacher. At the same time, it had to possess a stable, trainable temperament so it wouldn