Mastiff
Also called English Mastiff and Old English Mastiff
- Great with kids
- Needs space
The Mastiff is a large and powerful breed of dog that was originally bred for guarding and protecting property. They are intelligent, loyal, and protective, and make excellent guard dogs.
- Weight
- 119–249 lb (54–113 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 28–36 in (70–91 cm)
- Life span
- 6–10 years
- Exercise
- About 45 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short
- Origin
- England, United Kingdom (ancient/medieval)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Calm
- Apartment living: Needs space
- Barking: Barks a little
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Drools heavily
Temperament
Calm
Courageous
Dignified
Docile
Good-natured
Protective
Coat colours
Apricot, brindle and fawn
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 161–249 lb (73–113 kg) | 119–198 lb (54–90 kg) |
| Height | 30–36 in (76–91 cm) | 28–33 in (70–84 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Mastiff
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Breeds of a similar size
All giant breeds
Sources
- English Mastiff - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Mastiff - Complete Breed Guide | Furry Critter Network (opens in a new tab)
- Mastiff Dog Breed Information & Characteristics (opens in a new tab)
- Mastiff - All About Dogs | Orvis (citing AKC standard) (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards : Mastiff | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Mastiff breed mortality: A study of owner experience, dog age and longevity (opens in a new tab)
- English Mastiff | zooplus Magazine (FCI standard details) (opens in a new tab)
- Mastiff Breed: Characteristics, Care & Photos | Chewy (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).