ADDITIONAL MASTIFF PICTURES
Family: Mastiff
Breed Group: Mastiff, AKC Working
Origin: England
Date of Origin: Ancient
Originally used for: Guard dog, watchdog, fighting dog
Used today: Companion
Other Name(s): English Mastiff
History of the Breed: The Old English Mastiff is a giant shorthaired dog. The Mastiff has been
bred in England for two thousand years. The breed was used by the Romans to fight on the battle field. It has been used
in bear-baiting, bull-baiting, dog fighting, lion-baiting and guarding. In 1920, the first Mastiff
Club of America was founded.
General Appearance: A massive and powerful ancient dog. The large square muscular head has a broad skull with a slightly curved wrinkled forehead
and a moderate stop. The square cut off muzzle is short. The broad dark nose has large flat nostrils. The brown eyes are
medium sized and set wide apart. The small dark thin ears are V-shaped, rounded at the tips and set widely apart at the highest points on the
sides of the skull. The neck is powerful and very muscular. The body has a wide and deep chest that reaches down to at least the elbow. The back
is muscular and straight. The loins are wide and muscular. The tail tapers and reaches to the hocks and is carried straight. The coat is straight
coarse and short.
Height & Weight:
Height 27.5-30 Inches
Weight 175-190 Pounds
Coat: A double coat with an outercoat that is straight, coarse, and moderately short. The undercoat is dense, short, and close lying.
Color: Fawn, apricot, or brindle with the muzzle, ears, and nose preferably black.
Grooming needs: Low
Temperament of Breed: Very possessive of the home and family. It may be combative with other dogs if not well socialized as a puppy.
Friendly with children: Yes, if properly socialized at an early age
Friendly with other dogs: Yes, if properly socialized at an early age. Should always be on a leash in public places.
Suitability as a watchdog: Excellent
Exercise Level: Low
Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: Hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), gastric dilation, torsion, bloat, von Willebrand's disease.
Minor:
Life Expectancy: 10 - 12 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: 32
First Registered by the AKC: 1885
Registries: CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
Mastiff Club of America
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