Mastiff Puppy And Dog Information
The Mastiff was bred to be a dog that participated in war. They are gentle giants but do not get them aroused. They make natural guard dogs and watch dogs and will protect the family with their life. Actually, just seeing a Mastiff will deter everyone but the dumbest crook. They do not need a great deal of exercise and can be lazy. Even though they do not tend to roam they should be controlled at all times in public. They can do well with other dogs if they have been extensively socialized when very young. They love older, considerate children. As a reminder, never leave a child unsupervised with a puppy or dog.
*Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult size (two years old or older) of the Mastiff is 27 to 31 inches to the withers (highest point of the shoulder) and 150 to 190 pounds.
*Special Health Considerations. Most dog breeds have certain inherited health problems associated with that specific breed and the Mastiff is no exception. Be on the look out for Canine Hip Dysplasia (genetic based looseness in the hip joint that can lead to arthritis pain and lameness), eye disease and bloat (Gastric Dilation-Volvulus, the second leading killer of dogs, can kill within the hour, this space is too limited for a complete explanation but you should read up on this). Feeding more then once a day and avoiding exercise right after meals may help guard against bloat. This disease list is an informative guideline only. Other diseases may also be significant threats, please contact your veterinarian for a complete list.
She should visit the veterinarian several times in the first year for shots, boosters and check up. Then, as an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly for shots and check up. As she gets older, six years and on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a year for check ups and shots. Remember; avoid feeding your dog sweets.
*Grooming. The Mastiff has a short haired, smooth coat. She should be brushed regularly. Brushing will help her maintain a clean and healthy coat and help you keep a closer eye on her health and strengthen your emotional bond with her.
Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulation of plaque and tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) and periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and other serious disease.
Her toenails may need to be examined for growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet grow slower than the toenails of the front feet. Generally a guillotine type trimmer is the best for this chore and competent instructions to accomplish this can be found on the net.
*Life Span. The Mastiff can live between 5 and 10 years with proper nutrition, medical care and excellent living conditions.
*History. The Mastiff comes from Great Britain where they were once used as Hunting and war dogs. They have a history going back over 4000 years. They were first registered by the American Kennel Association in 1885.
Some Registries:
*Mastiff Club of America
*UKC United Kennel Club
*NKC National Kennel Club
*CKC Continental Kennel Club
*APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc.
*AKC American Kennel Club
*FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale
*NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club
*KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain
*ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club
*ACR = American Canine Registry
Litter Size: 2 to 5 Mastiff puppies
Category: Working
Terms To Describe: Powerful, massive, courage, good nature, dignified, docile, loyal, alert, protective,
*SPECIAL GOOD POINTS
Makes a good watch dog.
Makes a good guard dog.
Easy to groom.
Generally do not roam.
Is not a barker.
*SPECIAL BAD POINTS
Some may bite in fear.
Can be a bit slow to learn and difficult to train..
Maydrool and slobber.
Tends to snore.
*Other Names Known By: English Mastiff, Old English Mastiff, Bandog, Alaunt
*Every dog is an individual so not everything in this information may be correct for your dog. This information is meant as a good faith guideline only.
Mitch Endick
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I have adopted a female Mastiff puppy. I am wondering if anyone can tell me what the difference is between ?
I am wondering what is the difference between a Bullmastiff and a Mastiff. Like the size, personality, guarding and such. Thanks for any and all information.
he Mastiff is an ancient British breed and its history can be
traced back over 2,000 years. The Bullmastiff is a relatively
recent breed developed from crossing Mastiff (60%) and Bulldog
(40%) stock. The Bullmastiff’s shorter, more compact, more
muscular look; shorter muzzle; higher energy level and greater
stubbornness are derived from the Bulldog part of the
Bullmastiff’s ancestry.
The most noticeable differences are temperament, the conformation
of the heads and overall size of the dogs.
Mastiffs have a mellower, more relaxed temperament, compared to
the pushier, more active temperament of the typical Bullmastiff.
The Mastiff’s forehead should be slightly curved and the stop
(indentation between the eyes) well marked but not too abrupt
while the Bullmastiff’s forehead should be flat and the stop
moderate.
Mastiff males should be at least 30" at the shoulder and females
27 1/2" at the shoulder, with no upper limit for height.
Bullmastiff males should be between 25-27" at the shoulder and
females 24-26" at the shoulder.
Weight ranges differ significantly between the breeds, with the
Bullmastiff being smaller as well as more compact. The Bullmastiff
Standard lists 110-130 pounds for males, 100-120 pounds for
females. While the Mastiff Standard specifies no weight ranges,
males weights usually run 160 pounds and up, females 120 pounds
and up.
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The only major difference between the Bull and English Mastiff is that the English will look considerably stockier and may be upwards of 30 inches tall, while the Bull is usually no taller than 27 inches.
English is normal mastiff
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Mastiff
Height: 27.5 to 32 inches at shoulder
Weight: 130 to 220 pounds
Coat: short and smooth
Life span: 6 to 10 years
Bull Mastiff
Height: 24 to 27 inches at shoulder
Weight: 100 to 130 pounds
Coat: short and dense
Life span: 8 to 10 years
They are both well natured, and a natural guardian of the home and family and will respond instantly if they’re threatened.
Check on this articles about this wonderful breed
http://dogtime.com/mastiff.html
http://dogtime.com/bullmastiff.html
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MASTIFF:
Appearance:
This breed is powerfully built, with a massive body, broad skull and head of generally square appearance. It is one of the largest dog breeds in terms of mass, though the Irish Wolfhound and Great Dane are taller.
Size:
Their size is very large and gives an impression of power and strength when viewed from any angle. The body is massive with great depth and breadth, especially between the forelegs, causing these to be set wide apart. The AKC standard height (per their website) for this breed is 75cm (30 inches) (minimum) at the shoulder for males and 69cm (27½ inches) (minimum) at the shoulder for females. A typical male can weigh 45.4-90.8+ kilograms (100-200+ pounds), a typical female would weigh 45.4-72.6+ kilograms (100-160+ pounds).
Color:
The short coat is close-lying and the color is apricot-fawn, silver-fawn, fawn, or dark fawn-brindle, always with black on the muzzle, ears, and nose and around the eyes.
Temperament:
The Mastiff breed is a combination of dignity and courage; calm and affectionate to its master, but capable of protection. This particular mastiff-type breed is an extremely capable guard. If an unfamiliar person approaches near their perceived territory or its master, the Mastiff will immediately position itself between its master and the stranger. If the approaching person does not back down, they take immediate defensive action. It is because of this instinctive behavior that English Mastiffs have earned themselves a spot in the world’s top 5 guard dogs. The breed is innately good natured, calm, easygoing, and surprisingly gentle. It is a well-mannered house pet but needs sufficient room for exercise and activity. The Mastiff is an extremely loyal breed, exceptionally devoted to its family and good with children.
BULLMASTIFF:
Size:
Adult male bullmastiffs should be 25 to 27 inches tall (63.5 to 68.5 cm) at the withers and 110 to 130 pounds (50 to 59 kg). Females typically reach 24 to 26 inches (61 to 66 cm) at the withers, and 100 to 120 pounds (45 to 55 kg). Exceeding these dimensions is discouraged by breeders as they are too big to do their jobs.
Color:
Any shade of brindle, fawn, or red is allowed as long as the colour is pure and clear. In the United States, however, there is no mention in the standard of the colour being "pure and clear". The fawn is a light tan or blond colour, while the red is a richer, red-brown. This can range from a deep red to a light red merging with the fawn sometimes described as a red-fawn. A slight white marking on the chest is permissible, but other white markings are undesirable. A black muzzle is essential, toning off towards the eyes, with dark markings around eyes contributing to the expression.
Temperament:
The Bullmastiff is courageous, loyal, calm, and loving with those it knows. It has a very strong protective instinct and will defend its owners against anything it perceives as a threat. However, it does not normally attack to protect. Instead, it knocks the intruder over with its massive size and pins them to the ground, or, will simply stand in front of the stranger/intruder and refuse to let them pass. Bullmastiffs become intensely attached to their families and do best when they can live inside with them. Their protective instinct combined with their great size and natural wariness of strangers means that early socialization is a must. The Bullmastiff may or may not get along well with other dogs. Occasionally, females in heat will also not get along with other females. The Bullmastiff gets along well with children and is very loving towards them. Parental supervision must be maintained when they are with children; they may knock smaller children down accidentally because of their large size.
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Mastiff (aka English Mastiff)
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/mastiff.htm
Bullmastiff
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/bullmastiff.htm
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Well my I did a ton of research for my dad when he bought an English Mastiff pup, the only thing that I found is that the English mastiff is the largest breed of Mastiff, the Bull mastiff is smaller but not much of a difference otherwise, There is no difference between the Old English Mastiff and the English Mastiff, they are the same breed of Mastiff. There are many different types of Mastiff breeds that the AKC identifies as a pure bred Mastiff. I searched the web to find a site for you but could not find one, I got all my info for my dad in a book at my local library. I also thing that the Bull Mastiff is the American bred mastiff, but I am not 100% sure. I hope this helped, sorry I couldn’t find proper info or a site that could help you better.
I bet your pup is adorable though! Max (my dad’s mastiff) is about 5 months and he weighs around 70lbs, he is a horse! Be prepared she will grow like a weed!
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I wanted to add that although both drool, the english mastiff does tend to drool more. The reason is because mastiffs have longer jowls whereas the bullmastiff’s bulldog genes has made their jowls a bit tighter.
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