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Historical and archaeological evidence suggests that mastiffs have long been distinct in both form and function from the similarly large [[livestock guardian dog]]s from which they were most likely developed;{{sfn|Young|Bannasch|2007|p=48-49}} they also form separate [[genetic populations]].{{sfn|Parker|2012|p=45}} The [[Fédération Cynologique Internationale]] and some [[kennel club]]s group the two types together as [[Molossus (dog)|molossoid]] dogs; some modern livestock guardian breeds, such as the [[Pyrenean Mastiff]], the [[Spanish Mastiff]] and the [[Tibetan Mastiff]], an extinct [[draught dog]] named the [[Belgian Mastiff]] and an extinct livestock guardian [[dog type]] named the [[Alpine Mastiff|Alpine mastiff]], have the word "mastiff" in their name, but are not considered true mastiffs.{{sfnp|Hancock|2001}} Tibetan Mastiffs have been sold for over $1 million in China.<ref>[https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/tibetan-mastiff-puppy-just-became-most-expensive-dog-ever-sold-180950178 Smithsonian Magazine]</ref>