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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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Is a tibetan mastiff endangered?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

bullmastiff are cross between a mastiff and bulldog

How long do bull mastiff Shepherd's live?

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?

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?

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?

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

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...

How big do pit bull mastiffs?

if its a English mastiff male cross with a female pitbul of good quality, then we can expect a 30inch for the new breed. and it will carry the activeness of the pitbul

Are pugs related to the mastiff?

NO! A pug is in no way related to a Mastiff. The term mastiff refers to the Molosser type of dog. Molossers are large breed dog. Molossers typically have heavy bones, pendant ears, a relatively short and well-muscled neck, and a short muzzle.

Is a bull mastiffs bite pressure harder then a pitbull bite pressure?

It is a proven fact that pitbulls have the stronger jaws of all canids.

- Actually pitbulls don't. Even though pitbull is a term not a breed like the American Pit Bull Terrier, they still do not have the stronger jaws. A bullmastiffs' bite pressure on average is about 530per sq. inch

How long should you feed a mastiff puppy chow?

How much a bullmastiff eats depends upon his/her weight. A healthy male can weigh between 130-150lbs and a female between 100-120 It is recommended that they be fed twice daily at 5-7 cups per day (split into the 2 feedings). For a more accurate count it is recommended to ask your vet.

What do dogue De bordeaux's eat?

Well I have a male dogue aged 3. He has 2 and a half cups of mixer with a tin of canned food, plus any extra left over food as a treat. But if you are unsure you should ask tour local vet or a breeder.

I hope this helps, Cho-mo :)

Are mastiffs aggressive?

We have one and she is gentle and very loving couldn't ask for a better dog

When does an English mastiff first go into heat?

My mastiff is 13 months old and she just started her first heat. The only sign was a few drops of blood on the floor when she stood up. Females will swell in that area as well. If there are male dogs around they might be much more interested in your dog than usual.

How old is the oldest mastiff ever?

between 12 and 17 years not real positive but that's what I've found

I have a female, Sheffield Wednesday, that is 14 years and 11 months.

How much do Tibetan Mastiffs weigh?

Height: 25-28 inches (61-71 cm.)

Weight: 140-170 pounds (64-78 kg.) Some European owners claim the dogs can weigh up to 220 pounds (99 kg.), but the vast majority of these dogs have a weigh that fall in the range stated above.

What is the life span of a mastiff?

on an average: 5-10 years if being cared for properly. if not, shorter. but this is average. hope it answers ur question!!

Do Mastiff dogs have dew claws?

Yes, as a general rule, all dogs have atleast two dew claws, unless they are removed.

What is the average litter size of an English mastiff?

8-13 in the first litter and English mastiffs are pregnant for about 3-4 months(93-124).