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stevendepolo, Flickr Do you love your big lug of a pit bull? Adore your sweetheart of a mastiff? If you lived in Vienna, Austria, you'd be facing major hassles. Last week, the city passed a controversial new law that will require the owners of so-called "fight dogs" to carry a license proving they can keep their pets in check. Alexander Willer, a spokesman for Vienna's main animal shelter, told the Associated Press that the list of affected dogs -- including rottweilers, pit bull terriers, mastiffs, and others -- was compiled "at random." He added that this kind of discrimination makes it harder for abandoned dogs of these breeds to find new homes. Austria isn't the only country cracking ...

900hp, Flickr Name: Bullmastiff Personality: Despite the breed's intimidating name, size and mug, bullmastiffs have "a good-natured temperament," says the Dog Breed Info Center. "Docile and affectionate. Intelligent, even-tempered, calm and loyal." Grooming: "This is a good breed for people looking for an easy grooming regimen," according to eHow.com's "How to Groom a Bullmastiff." "Bullmastiffs require a once-monthly general grooming and full grooming every 8 to 12 weeks." The article suggests scissor-trimming a bullmastiff's whiskers if desired, shampooing with a rubber brush to remove as much loose fur as possible and conditioning after shampooing. Common Health Issues: As ...