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Important: This information is collected from a variety of sources and is presented as general thoughts about the breed. It is sugggested that you use our information with that of your own to make any decisions. We suggest you DO NOT make any decisions about a family pet based solely on these pages. Keep digging!

Breed:

Mastiff

Group (AKC):

Working

Country of Origin

Great Britain

Type of coat

Outer coat short and straight; undercoat dense and close-lying.

Grooming

Easy to groom with minimal attention. Brush with a firm bristle brush and wipe with toweling. Bathe only when necessary.

Average height

27 - 30 inches

Average weight

175 - 190 lbs.

Activity level

Indoors - Low, Outdoors - Medium

Watchdog

Very High

Protection

High

Intelligence

Medium, Obedience - Medium, Problem Solving - Medium to Low

Trainability

Firm but gentle training is essential to keep him under control. Remember consistency, lots of love, and plenty of understanding. Early human contact should be given to puppies.

Compatibility with children

Yes, usually good tempered and friendly with children.

Character

Loyal, alert

Ideal home environment

Large house, large fenced backyard.

Ideal owner

Owners of a Mastiff need to be strong, confident, patient leader who desire a dog with a protective nature.

Links and resources

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Mastiff Club of America, Inc.
Correspondence Secretary, Karen McBee, Rt.#7, Box 520, Fairmont, WV 26554, mmcbee@access.mountain.net

Additional notes:

The Mastiff is a large, massive, symmetrical dog with a well-knit frame. It gives the impression of grandeur and dignity. It has been developed into a guardian and few intruders would venture onto a property guarded by a Mastiff. At the same time, it is a much loved family dog with a gentle side. It tends to keep close to home and is disinclined to roam.

Short History:

Treasured by the Babylonians over 4000 years ago. you can also find them depicted in Egyptian monuments and also mentioned in Persian, Roman, and early English literature. It has been a resident of Britain since the time of Julius Caesar. Today's mastiffs should be more correctly called Old English Mastiffs as they can all trace their lineage to two surviving English strains. Once used as dogs of war, their primary role now is as a guard dog.

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