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Mastiff
dog breed
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Dog breed group |
Working
Dog as a watchdog. |
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Origin of breed |
England |
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Life expectancy |
8
to 10 years |
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Color |
Apricot,
silver fawn, or brindled fawn and black. Ears and muzzle are
dark. |
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Coat type |
Coarse,
straight outercoat, short dense undercoat. |
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Exercise needs |
Inclined
to be lazy, the mastiff will be fitter and happier if given
regular exercise. It should be kept leashed when in public. |
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Temperament |
Easy going, dignified, and good natured. Intelligent and loyal. |
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Good with children |
Excellent
with children but reserved with strangers and may get into fights
with other dogs. Makes an excellent guard dog. |
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Grooming needs |
Moderate shedder. Bathe or dry shampoo when necessary. |
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Average size (inches) |
>
30
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>
27.5
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Average weight (lbs) |
175
- 190
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175
- 190
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Health issues |
It is prone to bloat so should
be fed 2 to 3 small meals per day. It may also suffer fro
hip dysplasia and genetic eye diseases. |
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Living conditions |
Adapts to both
city and country environments. |
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Dog
breed description
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This breed is a large working
dog used as a guard and fighting dog in England for more than 2,000
years. It is among the most ancient breeds of all dogs. Mastiff like
dogs have been treasured by the Babylonians over 4000 years ago. The
Mastiff has been a resident in Britain since the time of Julius Caesar.
The breed has proven its worth as a guard and hunter. The Roman invaders
of England sent the mastiff to compete in the arenas of ancient Rome,
where the dog was pitted against bears, lions, tigers, bulls, other
dogs, and human gladiators. The breed also fought in the later bullbaiting
and bearbaiting rings of England. A powerful but characteristically
gentle dog, the mastiff has a broad head, drooping ears, a broad, short
muzzle, and a short, coarse coat.
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Dog
breed infobits |
As
with many of the ancient breeds, the origins of the Mastiff have been
lost in the mists of time.
The Mastiff should be provided with enough space to be comfortable, and
be given regular exercise to keep it in top form.
The Mastiff makes an excellent guard dog, as only the most foolish person
would enter a property with a Mastiff on guard. |
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