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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Mabosstiff seems to be based on the {{wp|mastiff}} breed of dog. Its protective nature towards family through an intimidating look (as hinted by its night form) may be derived from the behavior of leaders in organized crime ''families'', such as in the Italian {{wp|mafia}} and the Japanese {{wp|yakuza}}. | Mabosstiff seems to be based on the {{wp|mastiff}} breed of dog. Its protective nature towards family through an intimidating look (as hinted by its night form) may be derived from the behavior of leaders in organized crime ''families'', such as in the Italian {{wp|mafia}} and the Japanese {{wp|yakuza}}. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Mabosstiff may be derived from ''mafia'', ''mastiff'' and ''boss''. | Mabosstiff may be derived from ''mafia'', ''mastiff'' and ''boss''. | ||