What Dog Breed Is Right For Me?The Mastiff Report

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All About the Mastiff

Section 1: MastiffCharacteristicsSection 2: Mastiff Personality & TemperamentSection 3: Grooming ConsiderationsSection 4: Feeding & Exercise Considerations

All About the Mastiff: Description

The Mastiff is a particularly large breed of dog that is surprisingly easy going, good-natured, calm, and gentle. He is a well mannered animal that can fit well in most any household. This dog needs plenty of room to move about and would not be ideal for small apartment living.

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All About the Mastiff: Description

The Mastiff stands 27 to 32 inches at the shoulder and weighs between 150 and 200 pounds. He is a massive, large-boned, and muscular breed. His shedding coat is short and coarse, with a dense short undercoat. Maintenance is low, needing only periodic brushing. The color may be fawn, apricot, or brindle, usually with a black muzzle, ear and nose.The Mastiff, also known as Old English Mastiff, is one of the original ancient breed types, along with the hounds, herders, and Arctic types. He was distributed around the known world by Egyptian, Persian, Greek, and Roman armies and traders. Peasants in England kept this breed to ward off wolves and other predators.

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All About the Mastiff: Personality

If you have a family with children in the house then owning a Mastiff would make an excellent choice as he is known to be utterly devoted and loyal to its owners, and great with little kids. Another positive aspect of the Mastiff is that he makes an excellent watchdog with the ability to protect the family with strength and quickness.

How Good Is the Mastiff With Children?

(5 out of 5 stars:Excellent)

See our Mastiff Care & Training Guide for help with introducing your new Mastiff to your

children.

All About the Mastiff: Personality

The Mastiff is a laid-back breed with great strength and a very protective attitude. He is naturally dominant, brave, territorial, and suspicious of strangers. In addition, this breed is intelligent, loyal, good-natured, and also makes an excellent guard. Though affectionate with his owners, he may be suspicious of strangers.

How Good Is the Mastiff With People?

(5 out of 5 stars:Excellent)

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Mastiff.

All About the Mastiff: Personality

Mastiffs needs early training and socialization. The training should be patient, precise, and never overbearing. Remember that a 6-month-old Mastiff may weigh 90 pounds but still have the mind-set of a puppy. It is important to show the Mastiff that you are the leader of the pack. Strong confident leadership and plenty of socialization are mandatory.

How Easy Is It to Train the Mastiff?

(2 out of 5 stars:Slightly Difficult To Train)

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All About the Mastiff: Personality

While the Mastiff is a very social breed, he can tolerate some time alone. Rest assured, when you come home, he will greet you with open arms (or paws)!

How Independent Is the Mastiff?

(3 out of 5 stars:Average)

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All About the Mastiff: Personality

The Mastiff tends to be good with other dogs, but will probably take every available opportunity to harass the family cat (unless raised together from puppyhood). Success with introducing your Mastiff to other dogs depends on proper introduction exercises and training.

How Good Is the Mastiff With Other Dogs?

(4 out of 5 stars:Good)

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All About the Mastiff: Personality

The quiet, laid back Mastiff is very quiet. He is not likely to get upset enough to bark at passers-by or house guests.

Is the Mastiff An Excessive Barker Or Very Quiet?

(5 out of 5 stars:Quiet)

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All About the Mastiff: Grooming

Your Mastiff should be groomed once a week to alleviate shedding. Mastiffs usually get enough exercise to wear down their toenails on their own, but you may want to check your dog's nails to see if they need to be trimmed at least once a month.

Does the Mastiff Require a Great Deal of Grooming?

(3 out of 5 stars:Average)

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All About the Mastiff: Feeding & Exercise

How Much Exercise Do Mastiffs Require?

(3 out of 5 stars:Average)

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When the Mastiff becomes an adult, they need a mild amount of daily exercise. A good 10 to 15 minute brisk walk would do just fine. Better yet are physical games in a fenced yard if you have the opportunity to own such a property.

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All About the Mastiff: Feeding & Exercise

One interesting aspect that pertains to the health of the Mastiff dog breed is its weight. They are easily prone to becoming overweight or obese. Be sure to monitor his food intake and watch out not to overfeed him. Recommended feeding for this breed is at least 2 ½ cans (13.3oz) of a high-quality meaty product with biscuit added in equal amount or 5 cupfuls of a complete, dry dog food. This breed eats large quantities of food.

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All About the Mastiff: Resources

Please check out our Mastiff Care & Training Guide for Mastiff specific training and care techniques.I also highly recommend this Mastiff Training Program.Sign up for our free dog care & training tips newsletter. As a thank you for your purchase, you may resell this report or give it away to your customers. You are granted resell rights of this report, provided it is distributed as a whole and is not changed or altered in any way.

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