Mastiffs, sometimes referred to as Old English Mastiffs, take their name from the Latin word mansuetus, meaning “tame” or “domesticated.” (1/14) by Judy Powell January 11, 2021, 2:48 pm Credit Judy Powell 0 Previous 1/14 Next View full list See more Previous article Dalmatian Wine Glasses Next article Basenjis were discovered by Westerners in the Congo region of West Africa in the 19th century. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.