please help identify our much loved dog breed and help find a new one

[chchmum]

We've lost our beautiful Boston. He died recently. We're desperate to find another one the same. He was a young adult when we got him - the only info was he was a mastiff buy no clues as to where he came from exactly. We were his third home - previous owners didn't do their homework on large breeds and couldn't control his boisterous nature. We loved him so much and it didn't take long at all to 'tame' him. I believe he looks like a tosa however tosa inu is a banned breed in New Zealand so I can't find anyone with any dog similar. Obviously the inu is half his size and he wasn't a fighting dog however his tail, teeth and whole appearance match that of a larger tosa breed. He was a gorgeous big goofball who we miss terribly. I'd appreciate any feedback

 

[NYDDB]

I'm sorry for your loss... RIP, Boston.

He looks kind of Boerboel-ish to me. How much did he weigh?

 

[DDSK]

His head and ears look like an American bulldog but his muzzle is longer.
Sorry for your loss, sorry I can't help you.

 

[DennasMom]

He is beautiful.
And, he looks to be one of a kind. They all are, especially in our hearts.
RIP Boston.

Are there any mastiff rescue groups in your area? They might be a good source of information.

 

[DMikeM]

Boerboel American Bully cross almost for sure. Look into Boerboels.
Sorry for your loss.
Purebred female Boerboel

 

[Elizabeth M]

So sorry for your loss. You know, he looks like he might have a little Anatolian Shepherd in him as well. Good luck finding your new family member...