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Mastiffs

Mastiffs are a large breed of dog that include the Bull/English Mastiff, the Neapolitan/Italian Mastiff and the French Mastiff, and were, historically, a working breed that have been used as fierce guard dogs and blood-sport fighting dogs. Today, Mastiffs are a much more docile companion that are enjoyed by their owners all over the world. Questions about Mastiffs can be asked and answered here.

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Cleo the largest mastiff?

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Would a staffordshire bull terrier kill a bull mastiff?

If trained correctly and socialised from a young age, neither of these breeds should become dog aggressive. However, in this worst case scenario, both breeds, despite the size difference, could have a chance of winning. The Bullmastiff could use it's bigger size as an advantage and overpower the Staffy. But, Staffordshire Bull Terriers are quick and agile, meaning one clean leap for the Bullmastiff's throat could crush its windpipe. It is more likely, however, that the Bullmastiff would win.

What is larger than A Bull Mastiff?

There are many breeds larger than a "Bullmastiff" (correct spelling). Mastiff, etc.

Read up and study this breed if you are interested in it. There are many books out there on Bullmastiffs. You want a dog that is within the standard as set by the AKC. Not just a BIG bullmastiff. There are standards set for height, weight, etc but you need to study this large beautiful breed, they are not for everyone.

Does the Rottweiler descend from the Mastiff family?

The Rottweiler is descended from one of the drover dogs indigenous to ancient Rome. This drover dog has been described by various accredited sources to have been of the Mastiff type, with great intelligence, rugged, dependable, willing to work and with a strong guarding instinct. The ancient Romans used three different kinds of sheep or cattle dogs, viz, the Moloses, the wolf-like sheepdog and the short haired herding dog; the latter is the ancestor of the Rottweiler and was almost identical in appearance to the Rottweiler of today

Neapolitan mastiff or pit bull?

I like Pit bulls better, but they tend to fight alot. Really, i would choose the mastiff, but you have to realize this is a big breed.

Can French Mastiffs be kept with small dogs?

Providing the French Mastiff is used to being around small dogs then it should be fine. Always introduce dogs to each other on neutral ground to reduce the possibility of a fight. Never attempt to introduce dogs if you think it might cause trouble.

How much are great dane mastiff mix pups worth?

Just like any breed or mix of breeds a great dane/mastiff hybrid is worth only what someone is willing to pay for it. Some "purebred" owners and breeders will say they are mutts and worth nothing however they fail to remember all of their high standard show dogs were developed by mixing breeds so essentially papers mean diddly squat on any dog. An F1 hybrid of any animal will probably be healthier and generally more even tempered than their purebred parents however once you start breeding the hybrids to one another you may start seeing problems. An F1 dane /mastiff is generally longer lived than a dane or mastiff and have less hip and skin problems. As to worth I have seen them for free as a mutt all the way to $2000 as the progeny of hog hunting parents. I think the average is around $200 or so.

Can a rednose American pitbull terrer beat a mastiff?

no other breed of dog stands a chance against a pitbull. It has been tried and documented in the early days of the1900s. A bigger dog may manage to bite the pitbull but once the pitbull gives the first bite the fight is over. there is no other dog that dones not mind pain. Dovermans for example are not afraid of anything but once bitten by a pitbull it will run like the demons.

load of balluks bull terriers dont mind pain nether do mastifffs all molosser type dogs are fighting dogs and no a pitbull wont take down a mastiff

A mastiff would beat a pitbull bcos the use to put mastiffs in packs and put them against lions and bears.

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The question is absurd because no scenarios are involved. I have a Borzoi that could easily take down your everyday pit bull and I have another Borzoi that would be killed if caught by a pit bull. Either could take a Mastiff down after running it to the point of exhaustion in an open area as could a pit bull.

Is a St. Bernard a type of Mastiff?

check out www.akc.org for tons of info on the St. Bernard breed.

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"

What is the differences between a Bull-Mastiff and a Mastiff?

It is a large breed dog. There are several different sub groups including but not limited to Bull/English Mastiff, French Mastiff, Neapolitan/Italian Mastiff or Mastino.== == == ==

Should you crop a Mastiffs ears and or tail?

No no one should ever do that to any kind of dog I don`t care what they say it should look like.

Best name for a mastiff an English mastiff male i had a female named maggy?

I have a Male English Mastiff which is called Murphy. If you do not like this name, and you would like another one starting with M and it is a boy, please go to: http://www.2babynames.com/babyboym.shtml Copy and Paste, please. Hope this info helped you a lot!

How much living space does an ultimate mastiff need?

I am not sure what you mean by "Ultimate" mastiff. Any of the large breeds need exercise, just like the small breeds do. You don't need a huge yard to do this. Just take your Ultimate mastiff on daily walks of 30-45 minutes long. Make is a brisk walk and do it every single day and on 6 ft. leash and a choke chain. Go to obedience classes in your area to learn proper obedience.

What is the heaviest bull mastiff?

282 pound masiff named Hercules, he is in the book of world records and he's super cute!

Why did alpine mastiff become extinct?

i think the alpine mastiff became extint probaly because lack of population

How big is a English mastiff?

A mastiff breed can get very large. Boxers usually stay around a medium to small large dog. But the Mastiff in this dog could produce a Large dog.