Pet News
Breeders
Dogs for sale
Mastiff Adoption
Mastiff Stud
Pet News
Breeders
Dogs for sale
Mastiff Adoption
Mastiff Stud
 

Mastiff

Mastiff Dog Breed

Breed: Mastiff
Alphabetically: M
Country of Origin: England
Color: Brindle, Fawn, Apricot
Life Expectancy: 7-11 years
Height: Female: 70-91 cm, Male: 70-91 cm
Weight: Female: 54-77 kg, Male: 73-100 kg
Litter Size: 3-11 puppies
Hypoallergenic: No
Ad ID: 155
The Old English Mastiff is a massive dog. The Mastiff has a large, heavy square head with a well marked stop between the eyes.

The muzzle should be half the length of the skull. The medium-sized brown to dark hazel eyes are set wide apart with a black mask around them. The nose is dark in color.

The small ears are V-shaped and in proportion with the skull and are dark in color. The teeth should meet in a scissors bite but a slightly undershot bite is also acceptable in the show ring providing the teeth do not show when the mouth is closed.

The tail is high-set with a wide base, tapering to a point reaching the hocks. Coat colors include golden fawn, light fawn, apricot, silver, tiger or brindle.

Temperament: Affectionate, Courageous, Dignified, Protective, Good-natured, Calm

Health Problems: 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.

 
VIP Ads
Popular Puppies
Sponsored Links
Go to top
This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Read more about our cookie terms.
Remove