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| Breed: |
Mastiff |
| Country of Origin: |
Britain |
| AKC Group: |
Working |
| Function: |
Watchdogging, guarding, police work, military work,
search & rescue, and weight pulling. |
| Life Span: |
10-12 years |
| Appearance: |
Very large! |
| Color: |
Golden fawn, light fawn, brindle, silver, tiger, and
apricot |
| Coat Type: |
Short and easy to groom |
| Grooming: |
Brush with a firm bristle brush and wipe over with a
piece of toweling or chamois for a gleaming finish. Bathe or dry shampoo when necessary. |
| Height: |
From 27 inches |
| Weight: |
From 150 pounds |
| Activity Level: |
High |
| Watch Dog: |
Yes |
| Protection: |
Yes |
| Intelligence: |
High |
| Trainability: |
Medium-high |
| Good With Children: |
Yes |
| Good With Pets: |
If socialized early |
| Good With Strangers: |
Yes |
| Character: |
Friendly |
| Home Environment: |
Fenced yard |
| Best Owner: |
Firm |
| Potential Problems: |
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| Behavior: |
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| Physical: |
Beware of hip dysplasia. As these dogs are prone to
bloat, feed two or three small meals a day, instead of one large one. Also prone to CHD,
gastric torsion, ectropion, PPM, vaginal hyperplasia, elbow dysplasia and PRA.
Occasionally seen is cardiomyopathy. |
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