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Pugnaces Britanniae (Latin) or War Dog of Britain is an extinct breed of dog. The ancient Roman historian Strabo reported in 38 AD of large English dogs, which were bred in their homeland of Britannia to hunt dangerous game and as war dogs.

In 43 AD, the Roman conquest of Britain made Britannia a Roman province. At that time, in Britain there were giant, wide-mouthed dogs, which the Romans called Pugnaces Britanniae, that surpassed their Molossus dogs. A Procurator Cynegii, was stationed in Venta Belgarum and responsible for selecting these dogs, which were exported to Rome for contests in the amphitheatre and for integration into the military of ancient Rome as war dogs.

Appearance: The references by Roman writers to the 'canes pugnaces' of Roman Britain suggest a dog of a large and heavy type. Oppian says the fighting dog had light brown eyes, truncated muzzle, loose skin above the brows, a broad back, great stature, and muscular legs.

History: The Roman conquest of Britain made Britain a Roman province. At that time, there were giant, wide-mouthed dogs, which the Romans called Pugnaces Britanniae, that were far superior to their own. A Roman Officer (L. Procurator Cynegii), was stationed in Winchester and responsible for selecting these dogs, which were exported to Rome for contests in the amphitheatre and for integration into the military as war dogs. 'Pugnaces' of Roman Britain were specifically referred to by the Greek historian Arrian in 130.

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