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We have one and she is gentle and very loving couldn't ask for a better dog
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoYes, if they are trained to be aggressive. Mastiffs are great guard dogs that are large and can attack any intruders.
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Why are mastiffs called mastiffs?
Mastiff is derived from a Latin word for tame. They were originally a very gentle breed bred for pulling carts and protecting the family. Later they were bred to be more aggressive and to bulk up other breeds for war and the gladiator arenas.
Do mastiffs have web feet?
No.
Are there fury bull mastiffs?
No, only bull mastiffs.
Are Mastiffs generally aggressive towards strangers because I have heard that they are and that they aren't.?
Every dog is different and it depends how they were socialized. Sometimes a dog can be protecting it's owner but a dog should never be aggressive unless it was taught to be that way or it dominates the owner. Watch "The Dog Whisperer"
Why do mastiffs have huge paws?
for their fighting instinct they cross different breeds for different things E.G the jaw a of a pitbull came from the american bull dog so the pit got its power for fighting. as you can probably tell mastiffs when they are being aggressive you can sometimes see them pawing and growling...
What is the difference between a Neapolitan Mastiff and Brazilian Fila?
Mastiffs, Fila Brasileiros, and Neapolitan Mastiffs are all working dogs. Mastiffs originated in England, Fila Brasileiros in Brazil, and Neapolitan Mastiffs in Italy. Neapolitan Mastiffs are typically the most expensive and the largest, followed in both categories by Mastiffs and Fila Brasileiros. These breeds all have dense coats that are easy to groom and shed moderately.
What kind of dog does the dad have in American Chopper series?
They are mastiffs, though I am not sure what type. By their size, I wonder if they are Neopolitan Mastiffs.
Do English mastiffs hair?
yes english mastiffs shed hair but extremly little to the extend where you probably wont find it.
What is the plural of mastiff?
The plural is mastiffs.
Do English mastiffs shed hair?
Yes!!!!!!!!! i have one and we have to vacume everyday!!!
Are mastiffs fat?
No, mastiffs are quite muscular- not fat. There are cases in which a mastiff may become overweight due to lack of exercise, poor diet, or because of health issues. These are relatively rare and the mastiffs in general a muscular/toned dog breed.
What tools do a french mastiffs use?
Tools? French mastiffs are a type of dog and rarely are smart enough to use tools of any kind.
