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Characteristics, care, health & breeder listings below.

 

 

 

 

 

 
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AKC Height:  Ideally, dogs over 30"; bitches over 27 1/2".  Color: Fawn, apricot or brindle.

 

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Basic Requirements: Due to their large size, Mastiffs require early socialization around new people and situations, and consistent obedience training. A securely-fenced yard with room to run and play is necessary. Weekly brushing will help to control moderate shedding. 

 
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Temperament Properly raised Mastiffs are not generally aggressive dogs; however, they are loyal to and protective of their family, and can become aggressive in certain situations. Dogs that are raised around children are usually very good with them. 

 
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Health (Health Dictionary click here) Average lifespan is around 9 years. Watch for cancer, Cystinuria, PRA, Hip/Elbow dyspasia, Bloat, Cruciate Ligament Rupture, Thyroid imbalance, Von Willebrand's Disease,

 
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Rescue / Mastiff breeders 

 

Mastiff Club of America, Inc.

www.mastiff.org

 

Dralion Mastiffs

Jennifer Kashubam USA

http://www.geocities.com/dralionmastiff/

 

Magdalena Woloczko, Poland

nestor.notabilis@xl.wp.pl

 

Marcy Mountain Mastiffs

Doreen & Larry Dysert, USA

http://www.marcymtnmastiffs.com/

 

Rockport Mastiffs

Ken Pritchard, Canada

http://www.rockportmastiffs.com/

 

Beltane Olde English Mastiffs

Sharon Byars, USA

http://beltanemastiffs.tripod.com/

 

Rainmaker Mastiffs

Rebecca Thyssen, USA

http://www.geocities.com/rainmakermastiff/

 

Devincourt Mastiffs

Tina Clement, USA

www.devincourtmastiffs.com

 

Photos courtesy of Jennifer Kashuba, Dralion Mastiffs

Vn Eva's Here Comes Trouble, "Zoey,"   as a puppy and at 12 months

 

 

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