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Found in Britain as early as the Roman invasion, the Noble Old English Mastiff was probably brought to Britain by Phoenician traders as early as the 6th century. Since then, the Mastiff has been used as an arena gladiator by the Romans, in the bloody sport of bull, bear and dog combat, and as a sheep guardian, bodyguard, protector, and companion. One Mastiff came to America on the Mayflower and subsequently others were imported.