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Mastiff breed information and pictures
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The Mastiff is part of the Working (Molosser) group. The Mastiff is a dog with Average problem solving abilities. The trainability of the Mastiff is Average. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Hunting, Protection, Watch Dog The Mastiff lifestyle is Adapts well to indoor/outdoor living
The Mastiff is susceptible to hip and elbow dysplasia, bloating, PRA, ectropion, CHD, gastric torsin, PPM and cardiomyopathy. It is important that when contacting a Mastiff breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Mastiff from a petstore which commonly are known to support Mastiff puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Mastiff health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Mastiff breed standard.
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Group:
Working (Molosser) |
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Shoulder Height:
27.50 in - 30.00 in |
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Weight:
175-190 pounds |
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Exercise req'd:
Low-medium amount |
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Intelligence:
Average |
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Suitability for kids:
Excellent |
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Registries:
AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC |
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Country of Origin:
Great Britain - Depicted in bas reliefs about 2200 BC; most likely descended from the ancient Tibetan Mastiff. Also known as the Old English Mastiff. Brought to England by Phoenicians. Used against lions and bears in blood sports and to hunt wolves. Interest in the breed dropped during the war years, with only 8 Mastiffs of breeding age left in all of Britain in 1945. Recognized in USA in 1941 where there are now more Mastiffs than in Britain.
Character:
The Mastiff will rarely bark, but will defend its territory and family. This breed is confident, dignified, and gentle-natured.
Temperment:
Mastiffs are usually good with children, and if properly socialized, they get along fine with other dogs and household pets.
Coat:
Coat is short-haired. Can be silver, yellow, apricot, or streaked.
Care
As with all very large dogs, the Mastiff needs a soft place to lie down to avoid pressure marks. Extra attention should be paid to his nutritional needs. Dead and loose hairs should be removed with a rubber brush when the dog is shedding.
Colour:
Apricot, fawn, fawn brindle, all with black mask
Comments:
Purposes:
Family Pet, Hunting, Protection, Watch Dog
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Recent Mastiff breed Related Headlines as of Tuesday, May 13, 2008
- Lucinda Breeding: Your four-legged pal could be a pup star (Denton Record-Chronicle)
Denton dog lovers, it’s time to get your four-legged friends shampooed, blown dry, primped and clipped. If you have a bumblebee costume made expressly for your mastiff, get that ready, too.
- Your Tiny Dog Will Mean Big Bills (UKPets)
He\'s got a big appetite .. Monday 12 May 2008
- Chihuahuas top list of most expensive dogs, costing pet owners £90,000 over lifetime (Evening Standard)
Very little about the chihuahua can be described as big - except that is when it comes to the bill for owning one. Research suggests that looking after one of the diminutive dogs can set you back almost £90,000 over its lifetime.
- Having a dog costs owners £31k (Daily Record)
DOG lovers lavish up to £89,000 on their four-legged friends, a survey has found.
- Dog's Life Costs You £89,000 (Daily Record)
DOG lovers lavish up to £89,000 on their four-legged friends, a survey has found. Bills for vets, food, grooming, kennels and insurance mean the average dog will cost its owners more than £31,000 to look after.
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Recent Mastiff breed standard Related Searches as of Tuesday, May 13, 2008
- American Kennel Club - Mastiff
The Mastiff is a large, massive, symmetrical dog with a well ... Information on AKC Mastiff Puppies. Mastiff Breed Standard. Working Group. General Appearance ...
- American Kennel Club - Neapolitan Mastiff
... ancient breed, rediscovered in Italy in the 1940's, the ... Information on AKC Neapolitan Mastiff Puppies. Neapolitan Mastiff Breed Standard. Working Group ...
- Mastiff Breed Standard
An Interpretation of The Mastiff Breed Standard by Betty Baxter & David Blaxter ... interpretation of the mastiff breed standard has been greatfully granted ...
- Mastiff Breed Standard
THE MASTIFF BREED STANDARD (Illustrated) ... 'Standard of Points in Breeding Mastiffs' was adopted ... The Kennel Club Breed Standard Description of the Mastiff ...
- CKC Breed Standards
English Portal ... Breed Standards. CKC Breed Standards. Neapolitan Mastiff. Origin ... He is the ancestor of many mastiff breeds in other European countries. ...
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