Mastiff
Mastiff Facts
| Size : |
Giant |
| Training Required : |
Low/Medium |
| Grooming Required : |
Low |
| Shedding : |
Medium |
| Exercise Required : |
Daily walks |
| Energy Level : |
Low |
| Protection Level : |
High, guard dog |
| Good with Children : |
Yes, when brought up with them |
| Health Issues : |
OFA, CERF, vWD |
Weight :
80 - 90 kg (175 - 200 lb)
Height :
27 - 32 inches (70 - 80 cm)
Color :
apricot-fawn, silver-fawn, fawn, or dark fawn-brindle
Temperament :
The Mastiff breed is a combination of grandeur, dignity, and courage, calm and affectionate to its master, but capable of guarding. The breed is innately good natured, calm, easygoing, and surprisingly gentle. It is a well-mannered house pet but needs sufficient room to stretch out. This is an extremely loyal breed and, though not excessively demonstrative, it is devoted to its family and good with children. However, it can be very protective of its owners and must be handled sensibly, since it is exceptionally powerful and can be difficult to control.
Grooming :
The short, dense coat of this breed is easy to maintain. Weekly brushing or wipe down with a dry towel or damp wash cloth is all that is necessary.
Exercise :
Daily brisk walks are needed for a Mastiff to stay in shape. It is important that you don?t over exercise your Mastiff under 2 years of age as their large skeleton is still developing and too much exercise can result in injury.
Life Expectancy :
Around 6-10 years
Litter Size :
Average 2-5 puppies
Origin :
England