This gentle giant was also a guard dog for the wealthy. While they may not go up to a lion looking for a fight, the Neapolitan mastiffs can hold their own when the situation demands it.

A mountain lion was attacking a dog at a residence in Downieville early in the morning on Monday when a neighbor shot and killed it, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

On Monday, officials said one of three mountain lions was killed while it was attacking a dog. The ... If the lion is aggressive, throw objects, yell and fight back. Any mountain lion sightings ...

The dog was in the cougar’s jaws as the neighbor ... lion if it continues to move toward you. If the mountain lion attacks, fight back using anything around you. Report all sightings, encounters ...

A mountain lion was shot and killed in Downieville, California, last week by two residents who came to their neighbor’s aid. The cougar had a pet dog in its mouth when it was killed, California ...

If the lion is aggressive, throw objects, yell and fight back.Any mountain lion sightings ... lions was killed while it was attacking a dog. The sheriff's office said the county park on Upper ...