Mastiff
Mastiff Dog Breed Information
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Breed:
Mastiff
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
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.
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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.
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