Owner guide - Dog toys

Give you puppy several heavy duty dog toys designed for big dogs. This will help keep him from chewing on things he’s not supposed too.

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Owner guide - Provide the Mastiff puppy with a bed of his own

Provide the Mastiff puppy with a bed of his own. This can be as simple as an old quilt on the floor or as elaborate as a high-end dog bed.

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Owner guide - Keep water available for your Mastiff puppy at all times

Keep water available for your Mastiff puppy at all times. Due to their slobbering nature, you will need to change the water several times a day.

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Owner guide - Divide the recommended amount of feed over three meals a day to start

Divide the recommended amount of feed over three meals a day to start. Mastiffs tend to gobble their food and by offering smaller amounts at each feeding, they are less liable to be attacked by bloat. Bloat can kill a Mastiff before you can reach your vet. After six months, you can split the feeding between two meals.

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Owner guide - Feed your Mastiff puppy a good quality puppy pet food until he is three or four months old

Feed your Mastiff puppy a good quality puppy pet food until he is three or four months old. After that, switch to an adult food. Mastiff’s should not be encouraged to grow too quickly as this can put stress on their bones and cause health problems later in life.

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Owner guide - Allow your new Mastiff puppy to get used to your home for a few days before training

Allow your new Mastiff puppy to get used to your home for a few days before trying to do any type of training. Many puppies are fearful after leaving their mothers for a new home.

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Owner guide - Buy your Mastiff puppy from a reputable breeder

Buy your Mastiff puppy from a reputable breeder. Be aware of all the conditions in the contract for purchase. Type Mastiff in a search engine to find the many sites devoted to this wonderful dog. Many sites also list breeders that have met the standard for AKC accreditation.

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