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Mastiff Puppies for Sale: Giant Kind Protectors
Dog lovers often overlook large dogs as appropriate pets for city living. However, the Mastiff makes a surprisingly good house pet and family companion. An impressive and attractive giant breed, the Mastiff is a calm protector that does not require much exercise. Patient and tolerant around kids and other dogs, English Mastiff puppies for sale are great prospective pets for sedentary to moderately active families.
Physical Characters of Mastiff for Sale
Most enthusiastic owners seeking to acquire a Mastiff are looking for a massive dog. The Mastiff is among the largest canines in the world. The Mastiff breed is by far the heaviest dog; a Mastiff by the name of Zorba holds the record of 345 pounds. The average Mastiff is 27.5 to 30 inches tall or more and weighs 130 to 230 pounds. Everything about a Mastiff should impress you with size and substance. The skull is massive with wide-spaced dark eyes and relatively small ears that lay flat. A Mastiff’s body is slightly longer than tall, and dogs have a lot of depth and muscles, never appearing leggy. The topline is level and the tail high set but hanging straight down to around the hocks. Colors are fawn, apricot, and brindle, and dogs must always have a black mask. Note that in brindle Mastiff puppies for sale the black facial mask will not be visible because the pup is already dark all over.
Mastiff Temperament
Mastiffs are courageous yet docile. They should not be shy or overly aggressive, being more of an effective watchdog than a dangerous guard. An adult Mastiff should strike you with her dignity and calm good nature. In the family home, English Mastiffs are calm, affectionate, and protective. They are patients and naturally careful around children. Supervision is a must with small or young kids because of the dog’s tremendous size. Most injuries to children that occur with this breed are accidental or because the child begins to exhibit fear behaviors. Mastiffs are congenial with other dogs and will also get along with cats, especially those she is raised with. Nevertheless, Mastiffs are not bigtime cat chasers.
Types of Mastiffs for Sale
When you see “Mastiff Puppies for Sale Near Me,” you might rightfully assume the ad means English Mastiffs. Generic references to the mastiff usually refer to the English variety although there are numerous breeds in the family. There are several others you can consider. However, due diligence is in order because not all of them have the same impressive size or docile nature as the English Mastiff.
- Cane Corso (Italian Mastiff) – 25 to 29 inches tall; 80 to 125 pounds
- Great Dane (German Mastiff) – 28 to 32 inches plus tall; 150 to 200 pounds
- Bullmastiff – 25 inches tall; about 180 pounds
- Rottweiler – 24 to 27 inches tall; 80 to 140 pounds
- Tibetan Mastiff – 24 to 26 inches plus; 100 to 160 pounds plus
- Neapolitan Mastiff – 26 to 30 inches tall; 140 to 200 pounds
- Abbruzzese Mastiff – three types, look similar to Great Pyrenees: 27 to 33 inches tall, 88 to
- Dogue de Bordeaux (French Mastiff) – 23 to 27 inches tall, 90 to 120 pounds plus
- Tosa Inu (Japanese Mastiff) – 25 to 32 inches tall, 80 to 200 pounds; Japanese variety under 135 pounds
- Pyrenean Mastiff – 24 to 32 inches tall, 130 to 200 pounds
- Dogo Argentino (Argentinian Mastiff) – 24 to 27 inches tall, 80 to 100 pounds
- Fila Brasileiro (Brazilian Mastiff) – 24 to 30 inches tall, 110 plus pounds
- Boerboel (South African Mastiff) – 22 to 28 inches tall, 140 to 210 pounds
- Dosa Gae (Korean Mastiff) – 23 to 30 inches, 150 to 195 pounds
- American Mastiff – 26 to 36 inches tall, 140 to 200 pounds
Tibetan Mastiff for Sale
Not ideal for a first-time owner, the Tibetan Mastiff is a large independent dog. Considered guardians, these mastiffs have endless patience and only attack when provoked. Their reputation for extreme aggression comes from poorly socialized individuals. A Tibetan Mastiff is loyal, protective, smart, strong-willed, and prone to boredom. She is generally aloof with strangers. While many mastiffs are fawn or brindle, the Tibetan can be black & tan, brown & tan, red-gold, black, brown, or blue.
Neapolitan Mastiff for Sale
Closely related to the Cane Corso, the Neapolitan Mastiff is larger with a characteristic wrinkled appearance. Bred to guard property, Neapolitans are protective of their families. They show wariness with strangers and can be dangerous if not taught to be discriminating. Neapolitan Mastiffs are fearless yet obedient and trainable with an assertive handler. With timid or unsure owners, they can show dominance. Neapolitans, also known as Neos, Mastinos, or Italian Bulldogs, can be black (rare in this breed), blue, or tawny. Tawny ranges from tan to chocolate brown. The Neapolitan’s loose skin protected it from ancient enemies but does little against hot or cold weather.
Care of Mastiffs
When you see Mastiff puppies for sale, they can be intimidating. At eight to ten weeks old, they are already huge, and their activity levels seem overwhelming. Once you take a pup home, you will see how low-maintenance he is.
Apartment living
Mastiffs require space because they are so large. However, they are calm enough to live in an apartment in the middle of the city. Beware that some apartments ban Mastiffs based on the breed and no other considerations. If you can provide sufficient daily exercise, your Mastiff can otherwise stay in an apartment or condo with you.
Grooming
Mastiffs have a short dense dual coat. The denseness of the fur comes from the undercoat. You should only have to brush your Mastiff once or twice a week. The coat is not prone to matting but can trap small amounts of dirt. Brushing will also remove loose hairs and dander. You probably will need two or three types of brushes, including a pin, wire, slicker, and DE shedder brush. Mastiffs require bathing every four to eight weeks. Their nails need a trim every six to eight weeks, but you may want to seek professional assistance since the claws are colossal and often dark in color. Get your dog accustomed to teeth brushing at a young age so you can carry out the task a few times a week. Make sure you check your Mastiff’s ears for discharge, a foul odor, or excess wax buildup. You should do this every few days.
Feeding
Feeding your Mastiff will likely be the most challenging part of your care routine. Although Mastiffs eat the same things as other dogs, they require much more of it. So, while you will research to make sure animal proteins top the list of ingredients and fats are not too far down, you will also need to factor in the cost. Mastiffs need 23 to 25 calories per pound of body weight daily if they are moderately active. A 200-pound dog might need 5,000 calories of dog food or 10 to 15 cups of kibble every day. A 90-pound puppy might need just as much or more. Many Mastiffs become lazy but still will require 1600 to 3600 calories a day depending on size. Make sure to feed your dog from bowls that sit on the ground unless your veterinarian cites a medical reason to do otherwise. Also, your dog should eat at least two meals a day to guard against her propensity to bloat.
Exercise
A Mastiff needs 40 minutes to an hour of exercise a day. Unlike other working dogs, the exercise does not need to be very strenuous. You can dedicate a portion of your dog’s activities to training even into adulthood and socialization for puppies. Mental exercises will help prevent boredom. Puppies should exercise lightly while growing. Usually, your pup will do best if you limit strenuous activities to 5 minutes per month of age. Your pup’s romping, wrestling, and playing on his own does not need limiting. You should not allow a lot of jumping on and off high surfaces. A Mastiff’s growth plates are fragile, and it could be over two years before your dog is done growing. Also, overexercise can exacerbate conditions like hip dysplasia and OCD in growing pups.
Lifespan
With beautiful Mastiff puppies for sale wriggling before you, it is hard to picture them passing away one day. They can live six to ten years.
