Across
- 5. Giant, heavily muscled livestock guardian originally bred in Spain over 2,000 years ago
- 6. Pack-hunting dog, bred for the pursuit of big-game such as wild boar and puma
- 7. Originally bred in Germany to herd livestock and pull meat carts
- 9. Descended from ancient Roman war dogs
- 11. Thick-set, low-slung dogs with a loyal, docile temperament
- 12. Originally bred in the Kochi prefecture of Japan as a fighting dog
- 13. An ancient Italian breed defined by its loose skin and deep facial wrinkles
- 14. Originally bred as ferocious wild boar hunters
Down
- 1. A powerful, affectionate "gentle giant" developed in 19th-century England
- 2. Known for their intense loyalty to family, deep intimidating bark, and strong protective instincts
- 3. A giant, gentle breed known for their lion-like mane
- 4. A massive, agile dog whose name means "farmer's dog"
- 8. Massive, gentle giants originating from Canada
- 10. Descendants of the extinct German Bullenbeisser