Mastiff Breed Information

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The sized of a Mastiff can be the height between dogs from 30 inches (76cm) and bitches from 27 inches (69cm). In addition, Mastiff has weight: dogs about 160 pounds (72kg) and bitches about 150 pounds (68kg). Moreover, one of the heaviest breeds; a male Mastiff can exceed 200 pounds in Mastiff.

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Origin Country of Mastiff  :

The English Mastiff was founded in Britain. A very old breed, it was depicted in Egyptian monuments as early as 3000 BC. The breed fought alongside the British soldiers in 55 BC. Caesar brought a pack of Mastiffs to Rome where the dogs were put on display as an arena gladiator and forced to become in fights with human gladiators, lions, bull baiting, bear baiting, and in dog-to-dog combat. They later became popular with all the peasants in England where it was utilized as a bodyguard, protector of wolves and other unsafe predators, and as companion dog. In the eighteenth century, the Mastiff was described as: “As a lion would be to a cat, so can be a mastiff in comparison with a dog. “It is believed that a Mastiff came to America on the Mayflower. Later additional were imported. Like most breeds by the end of Planet War ll, the breed was pretty much extinct in England. Dogs were imported from the USA and Canada and are once more nicely established in England. A few of the Mastiff’s talents include things like watchdog, guarding, police work, military operation, search & rescue, and weight pulling.

Height: Mastiffs range from 27.5 inches to 30 inches.

Weight:

Mastiffs range from 175 to 190 pounds.

Colors:

Mastiffs are generally apricot, fawn, or brindle with black about the eyes extending for the muzzle, ears, and nose.

Coat:

Mastiffs have a double coat a short and straight outer coat and a brief and dense undercoat. This dog breed is a typical shedder and needs minimal brushing.

Temperament:

The Mastiff breed has a desired temperament, which can be reflected in all formal standards and historical descriptions. Even though calm and affectionate to its master, it is actually capable of protection. If an unfamiliar person approaches close to the Mastiff’s perceived territory or its master, ideally, he would defend his master. If the approaching person is perceived as a threat, the Mastiff may well take immediate defensive action by putting itself between its master and applying a “warning growl” despite the fact that some will in fact hide behind their master and problem their intimidating growl from there. Mastiffs, even fearless ones, will hardly ever attack an intruder or perceived threat (unless severely provoked) and instead will generally pin the individual until a human they know arrives and tells them it is actually okay. Mastiffs are good-natured, calm, easygoing, and surprisingly gentle for their size. They may be a very sensitive breed, and as such harsh instruction techniques and discipline are not suggested. It is a well-mannered residence pet, requiring minimal everyday workout and activity. The Mastiff is usually an extremely loyal breed, exceptionally devoted to its family and great with kids and small dogs, and is usually described by owners as “their giant teddy bear.”

Health :

The Mastiff is susceptible to hip and elbow dysplasia, bloating, PRA, ectropion, CHD, gastric torsion, PPM, and cardiomyopathy.

Life Expectancy:

The expected life span of the Mastiff is 8-10 years.

Living Surroundings:

Mastiffs will do ideal in a house using a fenced yard. The owner of this dog breed must be a robust and confident leader as a way to keep the Mastiff from becoming spoiled and pushy.

AKC Group:

The Mastiff is inside the Working group.

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