Originally bred in England from English Mastiffs and Bulldogs, the Bullmastiff is a massive canine that is highly intelligent, loyal, and affectionate. The breed was developed to protect estates from poachers, but the Bullmastiff is unlike other watchdogs and is quiet and relies on its size and strength to protect the property.
Bullmastiffs have short coats and can be red, fawn, and red and fawn brindle. They have black masks on their faces.
Their life expectancy is years, and they can be very devoted pets and gentle companions to their humans. The male Bullmastiffs will reach an average shoulder height of inches and a weight of lbs. Then again, dogs from this breed can be quite stubborn and can get highly protective of their family, so meticulous socialization and training from an early age is absolutely mandatory.
Again, this Mastiff breed is not suitable for first-time or timid dog owners. The ancestors of this Mastiff breed were used as protectors as well as for food by the natives prior to the 14 th century. The dogs from this breed are powerful, large, and strong and have short rough and smooth coats in brindle tonality and blackface masks. They are independent, fearless canines that are not friendly to strangers. Without proper socializing from an early age, they can be aggressive to both humans and animals.
They do require daily exercise and will feel well in homes with fenced yards where they can use up their energy. As with all other Mastiffs, this breed is not recommended for first-time and inexperienced owners. Plus, they are not the best dog to add to a household with small children.
The males weigh up to lbs. The height of the English Mastiff at the shoulder is about 26 inches. The English Mastiff was originally bred to act as a bait dog for bears, lions, and bulls, which explains the size and the strength, and endurance of these canines. They are very good rescue dogs in difficult conditions and can make excellent therapy dogs as well. These drooling giants are gentle with all family members but can suffer from separation anxiety and become destructive if left alone often or for long.
They will thrive well in very cold weather but not so well in the heat. The English Mastiff dogs may be very heavy, but they still do require daily walks and exercise. Otherwise, the dogs from this giant Mastiff breed are incredibly loyal, calm, and even-tempered, which get along with other pets and children when socialized and trained correctly.
The German Mastiff is more popular than the Great Dane. The dogs from this breed can reach a height of 30 inches at the shoulder and a weight of lbs. Great Danes are dependable and friendly and are good with children and pets, but given their height and size, these interactions need to be supervised. The Great Dane requires moderate daily exercise, which can include a short walk or some playtime outdoors.
Their coats require little maintenance, and the Great Danes can come in a variety of colors. Unfortunately, as most large-sized dogs, they have a relatively short lifespan of only about years. As a whole, these tall and large dogs make excellent pets for families or owners who have experience with dogs of this size and type.
The Italian Mastiff is better known as Cane Corso and is an impressive muscled and powerful dog. The Cane Corso males will reach a height of about 28 inches and a weight of up to lbs. The females are usually about 26 inches at the shoulder and can weigh up to 99 lbs. They are agile and strong animals that are very gentle with their humans but can become fiercely protective of them too, which can pose a problem if the dog is not obedience trained and socialized in a timely and correct manner.
At home, the Cane Corso is usually quiet and will do everything to please its family. The Italian Mastiff was bred as a hunting and guarding dog and is a highly intelligent and confident dog who can be a loyal and loving companion. The dogs from this breed are stately and large animals that are gentle with their humans but can also be aggressive when feeling threatened. The Tosa Inu weighs lbs. They have short coats that are usually red, fawn, or brindle and which require minimal maintenance.
In the past, the Tosa was used for Japanese dog fights and was taught to be quiet when fighting because of the strict rules in the country. This has made these dogs very sensitive to the voice and commands of their owners. An owner who is able to establish himself or herself as a pack leader over the Japanese Mastiff will be able to curb its aggression towards people, other dogs, and animals.
When trained and well established, the Tosa Inu will be a good pet and will be gentle and loving to the family, children, and other pets. The Tosa is a relatively rare breed that has recently been introduced in the US but is banned in some countries as a dangerous and aggressive breed. The Japanese Mastiff is a beautiful and powerful dog, a faithful companion, and an excellent watchdog, but it is definitely not the right dog for people with no experience in training and raising a dog of this type.
The Dosa Gae or Dosa Mastiff has a short, shiny, and silky coat and can be red, chocolate, or mahogany in color. It has the typical appearance of a Mastiff dog — with a large head and a body that is heavily wrinkled. This large-sized dog is intelligent, dignified, loyal, and good-natured.
The Dosa enjoys human companionship, and if socialized and trained in an orderly manner, will become an inseparable and faithful companion to all family members in the household.
As with all other giant breeds, you will need to supervise the dog around small children to prevent accidents due to the weight and size of the Dosa Gae. The size of the males is about The Korean Mastiff is a fast-growing dog and requires quite a lot of playtime as a puppy. When it is fully grown, it will be happy with moderate daily exercise.
The dogs from this breed are moderate shedders and require little grooming apart from weekly brushing and cleaning of the many skin folds. Their life expectancy is 7 to 12 years. The Neapolitan Mastiff is a close cousin to the Cane Corso, but it is a much more massive dog than the Italian Mastiff. The dogs of this breed cannot be mistaken. They have large heads and huge jowls, body skin folds, and their faces are wrinkly.
The breed can be traced back to the ancient Roman dogs of war, which were used as watchdogs. The male Neapolitan Mastiffs can grow to a height of 30 inches and a weight of lbs. Unlike other guardian breeds, Bullmastiffs are relatively quiet, relying on their size, strength, and reputation to deter intruders.
These massive canines mature between and pounds, with males averaging at pounds and 26 inches tall. Like their close relative the Mastiff, Bullmastiffs have a black face mask. The accepted colors in the breed standard are fawn, red, and fawn and red brindle, and they have powerful, athletic bodies.
This courageous canine can trace his roots back to ancient civilizations in Egypt and Rome. Caesar himself described a dog similar to the Mastiff in his accounts of invading Britain in 55 B.
Historically, Mastiffs were used as guard dogs and as fighting dogs. Their bravery, dignity, and strength made them popular with the nobility of ancient Rome, and they were frequently pitted against human gladiators, bears, bulls, lions, and tigers.
Mastiffs come in apricot, brindle, and fawn coloring with a black mask and can weigh anywhere from to pounds, but despite their warrior pasts, Mastiffs are generally good-natured, peaceful family-oriented dogs.
Neapolitan Mastiffs are unmistakable. With their distinctive, wrinkly skins and impressive jowls, these Italian dogs can trace their roots back to Roman dogs of war.
In Italy, they were used to guard estates, where their large size, weighing in at over pounds, kept out all but the most determined—or foolish—intruders. Neapolitan Mastiff come in black, blue, mahogany, brindle, and tawny coloring, and are naturally watchful, dignified, and loyal companions.
Like all mastiff breeds, they require training and socialization at a young age to help them master their protective instincts. Tibetan Mastiffs are a breed unto their own. A mild walk or short bursts of play are all that are necessary. Coat maintenance for the Bullmastiff is minimal as its coat is short and dense.
Its power, alertness and endurance make it a great guard dog. An amazingly gentle breed, the English Mastiff is both gentle and easygoing making a great house dog and loyal family member. The breed is very devoted in spite of its minimal expression of emotion. Like all dogs, this one definitely needs daily exercise.
While it handles warm to cool weather fine, it does not do well in hot weather. The English Mastiff has the tendency to drool, but coat maintenance is minimal. This breed of mastiff tends to be longer than they are tall and is a powerful dog with great endurance. The French Mastiff is known to many as the D ogue de Bordeaux and is smaller in size than its English counterpart.
This breed is calm, patient and loyal to its family. The Bordeaux can be confrontational with strangers and seems to have no fear, making it a good guard dog with proper training and socialization. Socialize them young and they seem to do well with other animals, as long as they're supervised. This breed drools, like many in the mastiff family, and is also known for its snoring. Appearance aside, the Bordeaux is usually gentle with the family's children.
Once again, this breed should be in the hands of an experienced dog owner. The German Mastiff is most commonly known as a Great Dane. This breed of mastiff is friendly and dependable and usually good with children.
The Great Dane also usually takes well to other household pets, but may not always be aware of its towering size over others so should be monitored. Moderate daily exercise will help keep the Dane fit and can be met with a brisk walk or chance to play in a fenced area. This breed of mastiff is not suited for outdoor living and should be considered an indoor pet.
There are some Danes that drool but coat care is minimal. The Cane Corso is a very powerful, agile breed with a great deal of endurance. This breed is usually quiet and relaxed in the house and eager to please its family. They are very intelligent and their eagerness to please makes them very trainable. Cane Corso make excellent guard and watch dogs. They are great with kids and very affectionate with their owners: gentle yet protective.
They like to stick nearby their family members and therefore are not very big wanderers. Not considered a fighting dog, the Cane Corso will protect both family and property if the need arises. This breed needs early socialization and an experienced owner. Obedience training is highly recommended for this breed as well as all mastiffs.
Believe it or not, these dogs will do just fine in an apartment as long as they have opportunity for plenty of exercise. The Neapolitan Mastiff is probably one of the most recognizable in the mastiff family with all of its wrinkles. Bred to be a family guardian, the Neapolitan is amazingly loyal and totally devoted to its family — ever so watchful.
They are very suspicious of strangers and moderately tolerant of acquaintances. This breed can be loving towards children, but needs to be socialized thoroughly at a very young age and should not be a dog for the inexperienced or first time dog owner.
Though Neapolitans need lots of space to stretch out, they do not particularly need a lot of exercise. Neapolitans like to be outdoors but do not do well in the heat. This breed is a big drooler and can leave a mess in their wake.
Their appearance alone is enough, in many cases, to scare off would-be intruders. Despite its size, the Neapolitan can be surprisingly quick to react when provoked. The Pyrenees is devoted to family, but uneasy around strangers, both canine and human.
With the family, the Pyrenees can be a calm, gentle, and well-mannered dog — even with children. The breed can be stubborn and very independent, so not the first choice for a timid owner. The Pyrenees is a wanderer and should not be left off leash in insecure locations. This breed is also a barker.
The Pyrenees needs exercise on a daily basis to stay fit and enjoys being out for hikes in the cold weather, but doesn't do well in hot weather. This breed needs weekly brushing of their coats and sometimes daily brushing when shedding. This breed can drool and is almost always a sloppy drinker. An extremely protective and territorial breed, the Spanish Mastiff is one of the less friendly mastiffs — a quality that makes it an excellent guard dog.
This breed is definitely not one that inexperienced or first time dog owner should even consider. The Spanish Mastiff is very independent and not very affectionate, though the males are a bit more affectionate than the females. Spanish Mastiffs are prone to annoyance barking. This breed can adapt to most climates, but prefer dry climates. Their short, dense coat should be brushed regularly and their need for exercise is moderate. The Tibetan Mastiff is very independent and territorial.
They can be devoted to family while aloof toward outsiders. This breed, like most mastiffs, should be socialized at a young age. The Tibetan is patient with its family's children, but can be protective when strange children visit.
This breed is usually good with other dogs and animals. While active outside, the Tibetan tends to be more relaxed and calm indoors. A long daily walk for its exercise should suffice. This breed can become destructive out of boredom when confined. Tibetans should be brushed several times a week as their long coat needs the extra attention.
Their thick, water resistant coats makes them happy in cold weather and even comfortable in warmer, dry climates. Mastiffs, generally speaking, make great companions and protectors and with the proper training and socialization can be great additions to your family. While some are more gentle and laid back than others, most mastiff breeds need assertive owners.
Mastiffs make excellent guard dogs. They investigate, bark, look incredibly formidable, and have the power and strength to back it up. Even so, most have a more gentle, rather than aggressive nature. A well-socialized mastiff will protect you and your family, but only when there's a need to.
Consider costs, space, time for training and socializing and possible messes with many droolers in the group when thinking about adding one of these magnificent creatures to your family. I have had 2 english mastiffs, 1 male and 1 female. The female was sweet and gentle. The male was very devoted to the family. Both lived with cats and both lived to be 12 years old.
The only down side was the copious drool!! But you get used to that!! I also had a Newfie and that dog was by far the best natured of all my mastiffs. She was excellent with small children and even pulled them around in a doggie cart to their delight. The best Mastiff is not even titled a mastiff, that is a Newfoundland. Other good Mastiff that should be included are the St. Bernard, Leonberger and the Bernese Mountain Dog. All take a back seat to the Newfie as far as I am concerned.
I rescued a bullmastiff from a foster home with other dogs present in the home. The alpha in the home was a 3 lb mutt named Faith whose eye would pop out of its socket when she got excited and another large male shepard. It was love at first sight.
He got me through the loss of my husband. My twin grandsons used to sleep on him in tandom. He was one of a kind. I was alerted to the need of a puppy mill of Englsh mastiffs in need of rescues.
So knowing my dogs history with his tolerance to other dogs, I went to check it out. It was bad. I had intentions of bringing one home and left with a pair of sisters. Rocky was the father they needed.
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