Although they may be too large and powerful for some households, English Mastiffs make excellent family pets for those who are prepared to provide them with the exercise and training they need.

"There is no doubt that Rayne is the best addition we could have asked for," said Heather Haggard, the dog's owner.

Many people grieve pets by getting new pets, and there's nothing wrong with that - Vader was also an English Mastiff, so it's not like they were unaware of what they were getting into. Luckily ...