DOG FAQ - Do mastiffs Shed?

Yes, like most breeds, Mastiffs shed approximately twice a year. But, the short, sleek Mastiff coat is less objectionable, when it sheds, than the coats of many long-haired breeds. A daily brushing will prevent accumulation of hair around the house.

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DOG FAQ - Do Mastiffs pass gas?

Yes. Actually, like humans, it depends on how the Mastiff reacts to the food it eats, so using a good dog food should minimize the problem. If a dog can digest its food properly, it shouldn't have gas. Different dogs do best on different foods. If a Mastiff should get gas in spite of your best efforts, watch out. It is overpowering.

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DOG FAQ - Do Mastiffs need a lot of exercise?

About as much as you do. Most Mastiffs are like most humans; they can manage a sedentary life reasonably well - but, also like most humans, they reach a physical peak with a moderate degree of exercise. It is important that you NOT over exercise any Mastiff under 2 years of age. Up until this age (and sometimes later) their skeleton is still developing.

Since Mastiffs tend to be stoic, and also will do just about anything to be with and please their people, they can easily end up with an inflamed joint or other problems like those that beset humans who run for exercise.

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DOG FAQ - Do Mastiffs make good obedience dogs?

By nature, Mastiffs are eager to please. This makes them good Obedience dogs. But like any other breed, temperaments vary between individuals, so some Mastiffs are better candidates for the Obedience ring than others.

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DOG FAQ - Do Mastiffs Dig?

Seriously, though, many Mastiffs do like to dig.

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DOG FAQ - Do Mastiffs Chew?

As for chewing, puppies of any breed need to be given durable toys that they know it is OK to chew. Any time you catch your Mastiff puppy chewing on anything except its own chew toys, take the forbidden item away from it, and give it a chew toy, and encourage the dog to chew on its own toy. Praise it when it DOES chew on its own toy. Repeat as necessary (remember, we told you these dogs are stubborn!)

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DOG FAQ - Do Mastiffs Bite?

Any dog bites if hurt, frightened, or threatened, but a Mastiff that is properly trained and socialized will typically not bite except as a very last resort. Do NOT let a puppy (of any age) bite anyone or anything (except its litter mates) in play, since they NEED to know that biting is not allowed. They will still bite if there is an absolute necessity, but will not try it any other times.

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DOG FAQ - Do Mastiffs Bark much?

Puppies are puppies in most breeds. Young Mastiffs tend to bark more than adults because of the excitement of play. Adult Mastiffs rarely bark except when you first arrive home, or they hear a sound they want you to investigate, like a doorbell. Most Mastiffs will howl if they hear a siren close by, since it sounds like a howl such as wild dogs would respond to.

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DOG FAQ - How about Weight of Mastiff?

Adult males Mastiff generally run about 160-230 pounds, females Mastiff are normally between 120-170 pounds. Males over 200 pounds are not too uncommon and a few females reach these weights.

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DOG FAQ - How much does a Mastiff eat?

Probably not as much as you think. Pound for pound, the larger the dog the less food it needs for each pound of body weight. Exactly how much food your Mastiff needs depends on many factors including its size, age and activity level. Feed your Mastiff a good quality dog food, balanced diet - low on table scraps - and don't let him get too fat.

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DOG FAQ - What are Mastiffs like in the house?

Clean, quiet, and undemanding. Heaven to a Mastiff is a rug beside his owner's chair. Mastiffs are naturally clean (except for slobber), and quick to housebreak. Most adult Mastiffs don't chew what they shouldn't, and they don't get on the furniture (unless you let them).

If you do let your young Mastiff on the sofa, just remember that they grow FAST, and it is unfair and quite unreasonable to let the dog learn to enjoy something, and then decide the dog is too big to get up there any more. Mastiffs have long memories, and are much easier to train correctly the first time than to retrain to get rid of bad habits.

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DOG FAQ - How much does a Mastiff cost?

The average asking price for a Mastiff puppy is $2000-2500.

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