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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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What dog is bigger than a mastiff?

Yes. The Scottish Deerhound, they average to be about two inches taller than the average great dane, Even though the worlds tallest dog (Gibson, the 44' tall harlequin great Dane) is a Great dane.

What is the biggest mastiff?

I have an 11 year, 4 month old English Mastiff...trying to find out if there are any older English Mastiffs out there.

I have an English Mastiff male that is will be 11 on July 26, 2009. How long ago was your post?

Simon, my Old English Mastiff, will be 12 on January 4th, 2010

I have an Old English Mastiff named Trixie http://www.dogster.com/dogs/478574 who turns 13 on December 7, 2009 (in a week). But there is apparently a 15-year-old in Australia...

My English Mastiff, Asia, was born February 10, 1997 so I guess that makes her 13 years and about 3 months. She's in good health-just moves slower these days.

My OEM Karma turned 13 on Jan 27, 2010 (13 yrs 4 mos as of this posting). Decent health. Hind legs are weakening & she's lost quite a bit of muscle mass, slow on steps now & won't do steep ones. Has had/currently has numerous benign tumors; but a couple of nights a week she still gets the play bug & runs around the house & wants to play inside fetch w/her stuffed toys. She's mostly over playing fetch with bricks outside though - she gets tired after about 3 tosses.

How much does a English mastiff cost?

not that much as people think ... about 3-4 cups of dry dog

That's right but I'll give you more info. The heavier your dog wieghs, the less you need to feed it. NEVER let your dog get over weight!!!! <3

Do bull mastiff dogs have webbed paws?

i have a bull mastiff x french mastiff and she as got webbed paws

How much pressure does the jaws of an English mastiff have?

Pit Bull Bite: 235 pounds of force

German Shepherd: 238-850 pounds of force

Rottweiler: 328 -350 pounds of force

Lion: 691 pounds of force

Hyena: 1000 pounds of force

Dog bite strength is proportional to the size of the dog. So a bull terrier's bite would probably be at or below 235, depending on his size.

Is a mastiff bigger than a great dane?

The biggest dog (and breed of dog) in terms of mass is the English Mastiff, with Zorba the OEM taking the crown. From the U.K., Zorba weighed in at 343 lbs and measured almost 8 feet long from nose to tail. English Mastiffs are considered the biggest dogs as they are usually the heaviest dogs with weights over 200 lbs. not uncommon

Great Dane are usually taller than a Mastiff, but the Mastiff can be heavier and generally mores stocky.

What age do you breed your female mastiff?

When he Gets Grey Hair all Over His Face and Looks Old. Your Mastiff Will NEVER Know He Is Not a Pup! But Propably Around The Age Of 2 To 3 Is When you can consider your Pup An Adult.

Which is stronger a Saint Bernard or a Mastiff?

A st.bernard most defanatly,st.bernards can pull truks in nutrull a Pit could not even come close although pits can out last a st. In a battle while saint bernards protect and will get the job done I would know because I have a st.Bernard shiloh and my dad has a pitbull Sasha they are both awesome pets and companions.

How big will a American bulldog cross bull-mastiff get?

According to the breed standard, American Bulldogs should weigh between 60-120 lbs. This is a large varience compared to most other breeds. The type of AmBulldog, standard/Scott vs Johnson, can effect their adult size. Scott bulldogs tend to be more athletic and lean, while Johnson types tend to be bulkier and heavier.

Why do mastiffs shake their heads?

My dogs head started to shake then we began to see it was his ears and he shook his head because it was itchy. If you are bringing your dog for walks in feilds it may have mites and they begin to cry because they dont like it. I suggest you go online and buy some kanker powder it worked for my dog! Hope i helped

What is bigger English mastiff or bullmastiff?

an English mastiff is way bigger. the English mastiff is a mix of a great dane and another breed im not quite sure what it is though. the bullmastiff is a mix of a bulldog and an English mastiff.

What is the life of a English mastiff?

Big dogs don't live as long as smaller dogs. The English Mastiff will live for about 6 to 10 years. 12 years old or 11 years old is considered a long life for this breed. If you're looking for a long lived dog, don't get this breed.

How many times should a french mastiff eat a day?

Well I have a dogue de bordeaux and I feed him (age of 3) 2 and a half cups of mixer and a dog food can, so that it is not too dry for the dog. I find that pedigree is a good make as it has a mixture of flavours.

Hope this helps, Cho-mo :)

How much does a bull mastiff cost?

You can check out sites such as puppyfind.com to get better ideas of prices on certain breeds. One of my good friends bought a Bullmastiff puppy about a year ago and paid just under $2,000 for him, which seemed like a reasonable price for a great Bully who is show-quality.

Why is our chihuahuas pupils enlarged?

If you mean why are your dog's ocular globes protruding, that is a genetic inherited characteristic of the race.

However, if you are asking why your Chihuahua's pupil is excessively dilated, you should take it to your veterinarian for an examination. This can be a sign of brain damage, nerve damage or muscular damage in or around the eye.

Is a mastiff stronger than a pit bull?

Mastiffs are much larger and stronger. The Discovery Channel did a show on bite force and a Mastiff's bite force is nearly 3 times as powerful as a pit bull's. Also, the mastiff can take down a person with ease. Some mastiffs can pull 7,000 pounds or more in pulling competitions.

Do English mastiffs shed hair?

Yes!!!!!!!!! i have one and we have to vacume everyday!!!

Which dog is taller a bull mastiff or a great dane?

Great Dane by a few inches for the average height.

Great Danes tend to be taller, where the Mastiff tends to be stockier.

Why is your Bull mastiff throwing up white foam?

Your dog might be sick, it is probably from eating something like a stuffed animal, something his stomach couldn't digest it's like stomach phlegm.

What is the strongest thing in the world?

Graphene is now considered the hardest (a.k.a strongest) thing in the world.

Spider silk is the strongest material, however every SINGLE STRAND OF SPIDER SILK must be as thick as a pencil and it can only stop a Boeing 747 in MIDFLIGHT

Who is the worlds strongest woman?

There are many strong women in the world, but if you are referring to physical strength, some notable individuals are Becca Swanson, Donna Moore, and Stefi Cohen, who have achieved incredible feats of strength in various sports like powerlifting and strongwoman competitions.

How big is a English mastiff penis and knott?

Our English Mastiff's penis is just over 14 inches long with a knot that is right at 6 inches in girth.

Could a mastiff get along with a horse?

it would depend on how you introduced them to each other as i have 2 dogs and they get on well with our horses