charismah - is that your husky in the second picture with Brodie? And in the first picture it looks like he was enjoying some water activity.
Gracie sure is pretty. I looked up English Mastiff, and this description tickled my funny bone. "When an intruder is caught they are more likely to hold them at bay, either by trapping them in a corner or laying on top of them rather than an all out attack."
Edit - I just read your next comment. Yep, water activity.