Mastiff

Daddy (Ken Trenholm)

Oct 25 |21:35
Last Updated on Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:07
M A S T I F F ~ H I G H L I G H T S

Breed Name
Mastiff
Rank (out of 136 breeds)
052
Personality Snapshot
Mastiff is a gentle giant. Calm, steady, and docile, this dog is great with children if raised with them (not recommended for toddlers though, because of his great size). Good-natured but very large and heavy, the Mastiff responds well to gentle, patient training.


Breed NameMastiff
Rank (out of 136 breeds)052
Points (out of 100)63
Dog Group TypeWorking
DominanceModerate High
Obedience (Ease of Training)Low
AffectionHigh
Good with Kids (Source 1)Excellent
Good With Kids (Source 2)Excellent
Friendly with Other DogsGood
Friendly with Family PetsGreat
Friendly with StrangersNot Good
Dog Bite Free RatingExcellent
Bark Over Bite RatingPoor
Bark Crazy (likelihood to bark for little reason)2 out of 10
Watch Dog AbilityAwesome
Guard Dog AbilityGreat
SizeVery Large
Exercise RequirementsLow
Jog Companion AbilityGood
Level of SheddingAverage
Level of TrimmingNone
Overall Level of Grooming RequiredVery Low
Life SpanUnder 10 years of age

You are more than welcome to obtain additional information on the ranking system used by our family and where we got our information. Please note that the above scores are based on the traits (or instincts) of a particular breed and that it is important to get to know your prospective dog before making your decision to bring a Mastiff into your family. This is a decision you will have to live with for Under 10 years of age as Mastiff pups can live between Under 10 years of age.

My Life as a Mastiff
Mastiff is a gentle giant. Calm, steady, and docile, this dog is great with children if raised with them (not recommended for toddlers though, because of his great size). Good-natured but very large and heavy, the Mastiff responds well to gentle, patient training.

Home Environment
Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. A small yard is sufficient.

Mastiff Inherited Diseases
The following information is a direct link to the Canine Inherited Disorders Database, a project of the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island. This information lists inherited diseases which are more commonly reported in the Mastiff

Mastiff Wiki

Where to buy a Mastiff : A Directory and Review
We are happy to provide a Breeder Directory and Pet Store Directory that offers breeders and pet stores an opportunity to promote their care and available dogs. We are equally pleased that we offer customers of these breeders / pet stores a way to vote, recommend, and rank each listing. To our knowledge, this is the first site to offer do this. So, begin your search for a Mastiff as a new member to your family the smart way.

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