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  Mastiff
adult Mastiff
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| group: working |
height: 27.5-30" /
69.9-76.2 cm |
| types: |
weight: m
160-200+ lbs /
72.57-90.72+ kg, f 120-170 lbs / 54.43-77.11 kg |
| colors: |
fawn,
apricot, silver fawn, dark fawn/apricot brindle, dark muzzle,
ears and nose |
| physical traits: |
large, massive, powerful |
| hair type: |
outer coat moderately
coarse, short and straight; undercoat short, dense and close
lying |
personality/
temperament: |
sensitive, good-natured,
dignified, easy-going, gentle, tender, courageous, docile,
laid-back. some can be shy, vicious |
maintenance/
special needs:
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needs space and balanced
exercise, socialize early, overweight in puppies exacerbates
illness, drools, may dig, sheds ~2x a year -brush regularly,
protect from heat, large appetite, some are overly protective,
train early as for any very large breed, susceptible to hip
dysplasia, may become destructive if lonely, needs human
companionship |
| nickname: |
English Mastiff, Old English
Mastiff |
| origination: |
Great Britain, progenitor
of many other breeds, possibly from the Molossus and the
Alaunt |
| bred for: |
fight bears, bulls, lions,
tigers and gladiators in Roman Arena; bear and bullbaiting,
guarding |
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| ideal for: |
family, country, companionship,
guard dog, watch dog, city (with plenty of exercise) or country
life, cooler climate |
| good with kids? |
yes, but supervise because
of size |
| of interest: |
weight recorded at 343
lbs |
| life expectancy: |
8-12 yrs |
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| kennel clubs: |
akc,
saku, uk-(working dog group), fci-(mastiff type dog group),
ukc-(guarding dog group), aukc, nzkc-(utility dog group),
ckc |
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