Photos: Rescued Chinese-Tibetan Mastiffs Are So Big That People Mistake Them for Lions

These massive golden pups are so large that strangers have mistaken them for lions while out on their daily walk, but their owner insists these “gentle giants” think they’re tiny lapdogs. Owners Shaun Kingsnorth, 42, and partner Katrina Springs, 40, from Corby, Northamptonshire, live at home with their two Chinese-Tibetan Mastiffs: 2-year-old Bear and 1-year-old Amira. The two pups are adored by passersby who often stop them for photos, and Shaun said the pair still squeeze on the sofa like they’re tiny lapdogs. “They’re honestly the most loving, loyal dogs,” Shaun said. “They are a bit of a handful because of their size—but both [are] just gentle giants. “Everyone loves seeing them when we take them out for walks. We’ve had people double take and think we’re out walking lions because of their huge frame and golden manes.” Amira weighs around 120 pounds (approx. 55 kg), and Bear weighs 164 pounds …

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