Mastiffs Rough Draft
Often described as gentle giants, English Mastiffs weigh in at around 220 pounds or more and stands between 28 and 36 inches tall. Though the English Mastiff temperament is known to extremely gentle and loving towards family members, the breed's sheer size makes the Mastiff best for a more experienced dog owner. If you choose this breed, understand that you'll need to start training and socializing your dog early so you can reliably direct 200-pounds of muscle with a spoken command.
General English Mastiff Temperament
Patient and nurturing, these sweet dogs are terrific with children and happy to take a friendly romp with other family pets if they have been raised together. Mastiffs form fierce bonds with their humans and, as a result, make wonderful companion animals. Though massive in size, this breed is a lover and will often attempt to climb into your lap for some snuggle time, utterly oblivious to the fact that he is far too big to be a lapdog. If you or your family encounter a threat, you can expect your Mastiff to defend you. Though unlikely to attack without extreme provocation, a Mastiff will make it clear that his family is off limits and will hold intruders at bay until help arrives.
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Your puppy will want to please you and will do what he can to make you happy. Mastiffs are sensitive, however, and respond best to positive reinforcement than they do to scolding. while treats make good training rewards, your Mastiff may enjoy big hugs and heaps of praise more. Though the breed is very trainable, these dogs need an owner who is loving but consistent and firm. Strong leadership during training and beyond is a must given the massive size of the breed. You're not likely to physically control or hold back such a large dog, so you must have the ability to do so using voice commands. As such, English Mastiffs are not recommended for first-time dog
General English Mastiff Temperament
Patient and nurturing, these sweet dogs are terrific with children and happy to take a friendly romp with other family pets if they have been raised together. Mastiffs form fierce bonds with their humans and, as a result, make wonderful companion animals. Though massive in size, this breed is a lover and will often attempt to climb into your lap for some snuggle time, utterly oblivious to the fact that he is far too big to be a lapdog. If you or your family encounter a threat, you can expect your Mastiff to defend you. Though unlikely to attack without extreme provocation, a Mastiff will make it clear that his family is off limits and will hold intruders at bay until help arrives.
Training …show more content…
Your puppy will want to please you and will do what he can to make you happy. Mastiffs are sensitive, however, and respond best to positive reinforcement than they do to scolding. while treats make good training rewards, your Mastiff may enjoy big hugs and heaps of praise more. Though the breed is very trainable, these dogs need an owner who is loving but consistent and firm. Strong leadership during training and beyond is a must given the massive size of the breed. You're not likely to physically control or hold back such a large dog, so you must have the ability to do so using voice commands. As such, English Mastiffs are not recommended for first-time dog