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ENGLISH MASTIFF A BREED OF LARGE DOGS – Dogs and Dog

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English Mastiff is a breed of extremely large dog. The English Mastiff is heavy boned with a powerful musculature, being slightly longer than tall. Great strength is combined with endurance breed of dog. Power and strength of the dog is evident in this gait, which has good reach and drive. The dog expression is alert but kindly. Overall impression is one of grandeur and dignity.

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IMPORTANT STATS

  • Life expectancy:  9 – 11 years
  • Origin: England
  • Temperament:   loyal, big dog, brave
  • Height:  Male: 21–35 Inches, Female: 19–21 Inches
  • Weight:  Male: 45–65  pounds, Female: 35–50 pounds
  • Colors: apricot- fawn, silver-fawn, fawn, dark fawn-brindle
  • Group:  working Group

ENGLISH MASTIFF

English Mastiff is patient, lovable companions and guardians who take best to gentle training. Eternally loyal Mastiffs are also protective of family dogs, and a natural wariness of strangers makes early training and socialization essential.

ENGLISH MASTIFF MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS

Other names
 Mastiff, old English mastiff
Coat:  Fine, smooth
Litter size average 3 to 4 pups maybe larger
Life span 9-11 years

ENGLISH MASTIFF TEMPERAMENT AND APPEARANCE

  • The English Mastiff is innately good natures, calm, easygoing, and surprisingly gentle.
  • He is a well-mannered home pet but needs sufficient room to stretch out.
  • This dog is an extremely loyal breed, and though not excessively demonstrative, the Mastiff is devoted to his or her family and is good with children.
  • The adult Dog needs daily moderate exercise, walk, consisting of either a good walk or an enjoyable game.
  • It is a prone to drooling. Coat care is minimal.
  • This breed does not enjoy hot weather.
  • Fine-boned, elegant, easy to carry, doesn’t take up much space

ENGLISH MASTIFF HEALTH AND CARE

  • Life expectation is 9 to 11 years.
  • Major concerns: CHD, gastric torsion
  • Minor concerns: elbow dysplasia, osteosarcoma, cystinuria
  • Occasionally seen: cardiomyopathy, allergies, vaginal hyperplasia, cruciate ligament rupture, hypothyroidism, OCD, entropion, PRA, PPM
  • Suggested tests: hip, elbow, eye, cardiac, (cystinuria), thyroid, DNA for PRA

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