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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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How long does a ball mastiff live?

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8-12 years, I believe. If you exercise them and give them a good diet, they could live to 14, like Cesar Millan's Pitbull, Daddy.

How long does a Neapolitan mastiff stay pregnant?

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The length of a dog's pregnancy is the same for all canines. It is 58-63 days from the date the breeding took place where the bitch conceived.

What dog could kill a mastiff?

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Tosas and Cane Corsos are quite capable of killing bullmastiffs.

What dog is the biggest bull mastiff or mastiff?

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That is not true (Hercules, who the heck is Hercules??) The breed has a standard that we as breeders must breed to. The males are to be around 25-27" tall at the shoulders, females 24-25" tall. Any taller than the standard for the breed is a no no. It is important to keep to the AKC breed standard if we wish to keep the bullmastiff looking like a bullmastiff.

What does English mastiffs eat?

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they eat dog food that u can get at fleetfarm

PS. my English mastiff gains a pound every day because she eats a cup of food for every 7 pounds

Who would win if a pit bull vs mastiff?

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pitbulls fight because they feel it pleases their "owner" so really all your doing is taking advantage of your dogs love and need for approval from you...when the only time the poor dog gets any love and affection and most of the time food is when it wins a fight they learn to fight. Forcing any animal to fight is a cruel and barbaric non sport and you should feel ashamed for even caring who would win a dog fight

Do mastiffs shed?

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Bullmastiffs don't shed a lot, but they do require regular grooming. Their short hair can be cleaned easily with a bristle brush and they should only be bathed when it's needed; after a romp in the mud or swimming.

Are English mastiffs aggressive?

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No because they can be very aggresive to other dogs if not trained properly, but if they are trained well, they can be friendly to small dogs.

Answer: The previous answer is not true, mastiffs are very people friendly and dog friendly. They will only attack if they feel threaten by the person/dog. True some training does play a role in how they treat others. Some dogs just have different personalities or traits. You need to test out how they will react to the children by doing certain tests, first have the dog be on one side of a fence and your child be on the other, see how the dog reacts to the child then. If there are no signs of aggression then put the dog on a leash, have the child, from about five feet away from the dog's reach, walk back and forth around the dog. If there are no signs of aggression, I believe it is safe to introduce the dog to your child. Just remember dogs are instinctively protective over their food and some possessions, so feed your dogs away from other animals, children, etc.

I have two mastiffs and they are the friendliest dogs I have ever had. There is just something about them, they would do anything to protect their owner and you have a life long bond with them. They are very loyal and great dogs. I recommend them to anyone.

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They are fine with small dogs, by their very nature they are a calm dog, they are not normally aggressive. However, as with ANY breed of dog they should be properly trainded and socialised. I am a member of mastiff forum, they have loads of photos of members Mastiffs, and plenty of these people have small dogs. There is one very cute photo of a HUGE male mastiff, laid down, enjoying 2 jack russle puppies climb all over his face. I own 1 of these amazing creatures (Mastiff), the biggest worry I would have with a Mastiff and a tiny dog, is the little 1 getting stood on, but as I have said, plenty of people have a mastiff and a small dog with no trouble atall. A mastiff sees it as his job to project his pack, and that includes any other pets you have. Answer

I have an English Mastiff myself, and he is great with children. We have a neighbor who has 4 kids and he gets along perfectly with them. Some people mistake an English Mastiff playing and think they are fighting, prior to the reason they are so big, but that is how they play with others. But yes, in my opinion, i think that they are perfect with children.

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Yes, Mastiffs, like other big dogs, are gentle giants. (Think St Bernard or Lab) And they will jump in front of a bullet for you if you treat them nice.

Can a mastiff bite kill you?

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Yes, yes it can. Doberman's have tromendus bite force, and if trained wrong it could kill anybody. All dogs could kill anybody. Even the smallest of dogs.

Can you mix an English mastiff and a bull mastiff?

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Well the ans is yes. how do i know coz by cousin has one. The dog is xtremely tempremental and very powerful and protective. Has a bodily structure of a german with out the hair. Is very muscular and has very sharp canines.

How much is a huskie puppies worth?

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6-9 thousand dollars. Very expensive, and they taste good with baked beans and applesauce

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Monthly food cost for English mastiff?

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It costs us about $240/week give or take. Soooooo over the course of a year it is not unusual to see the food bills totalling around $3000/year.

If you are spending over $200 a week for you mastiffs food (unless you have more than 5)...You will have or already have a very fat mastiff..It is not necessary to feed them large amounts..People have the perception large dog..large amounts of food. And they will eat whatever you put in front of them. Talk to your vet about the proper nutrition for your Mastiffs age and currant needs. Please.. Obesity is one of the most common causes of short lifespans in the breed..

How heavy is a bull mastiff?

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Bull Mastiffs can weigh anywhere between 90 and 130 pounds. Femalels will tend to be smaller. Males will tend to be larger.

Why is a bull mastiff on the dangerous dog list?

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Bullmastiffs are not dangerous dogs, they are just big dogs. They are actually gentle giants. They do need proper training during puppyhood, but they are a great family dog. Very loving, affectionate, loyal companions. In reality, the key for having a good dog in any breed is consistent training during puppyhood, followed with lots of love and praise.

The Bullmastiff is an exceptional dog.

Is a tibetan mastiff endangered?

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The English Mastiff and Bullmastiff are rare, but not endangered. Endangered Mastiff's are the Tibetan Mastiff, Alangu Mastiff, Neapolitan Mastiff and Belgian Mastiff.

What is the size of a mastiff?

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What kind of mastiff are you talking about? The Mastiff (aka English Mastiff) is the heaviest breed of dog in the world. Most mastiff breeds can reach upwards of 200 pounds and stand 30i nches or taller. Females do tend to be slightly smaller... but not by much.

Who is the strongest girl in the world?

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A good candidate would be athlete and powerlifter Jill Mills (born March 2, 1972). She currently holds several records in weightlifting, and as late as 2004, she was declared "Strongest Woman Alive" in the competition in Riverside, California.

The winner of the title "World's Strongest Woman" in 2004 is Aneta Florczyk (born February 26, 1982), who succeeded Mills as the winner of the 2005, 2006, and 2008 IFSA competitions.

A third contender would be professional wrestler Becca Swanson, who has won several weightlifting competitions worldwide.

What does a neapolitan mastiff look like?

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Picture a pug. Now increase the size of the pug x 15. Now color him/her black. Now give him/her enormous wrinkles. Now picture him/her in Spike's dog house from "Tom & Jerry".

What is the average weight of a mastiff?

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On average, a healthy newborn Mastiff puppy may weigh anywhere between 13-22 ounces at birth. According to its size, the weight of the Mastiff male at 3 months should be between 22.9 and 30 kg. At 6 months, the Mastiff male weighs on average between 41.7 kg for the smallest individuals and 55 kg for the largest individuals.

What is a dog that looks like a bull mastiff?

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bullmastiff are cross between a mastiff and bulldog

How long do bull mastiff Shepherd's live?

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Eight years is considered the average lifespan for a bullmastiff. In general, larger

breeds have shorter lifespans than smaller breeds.

How many pounds can an English mastiff weigh?

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I have a female who is 15 weeks old and weighs 51 pounds.I can not tell you a full grown weight by my dog but I have known a few people with females and looked into it a bit before I purchased Princess-my female.I can tell you that an average is hard to say with English mastiffs because they seem to vary alot/some as small as the 130 pound range but many females over 200 pounds.I think that if you took 100 dogs that most of the females would weigh between 170to180 pounds full grown-3 to four years of age,but as I said there doesent seem to be an exact science to them.I would look at the parents to see what they will grow to.The parents of Princess were mom-185 pounds/dad-210 last time he was weighed but the breaders seem to think he is probobly heavier now but dont have a big enough scale to stand him on.If you are getting a mastiff you might think about how you will even know what she weighs at full size unless you go to the vet. all the time.Maybe go to the highway truck stop weigh-in?

Does a bull mastiff live longer than a mastiff?

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A bull mastiff is a mastiff but if your refering to an English mastiff they probably live about the same They are both large muscular dogs and I know an English mastiff live 8 to 12 years. To get an idea of your dogs life span to to the breeder.

How big should a 12 week old boxer mastiff mix breed be?

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we have a mastiff/weimaramer mix that weighs about 110 pounds.