Virginia English mastiff

The English mastiff breed is known for being the biggest type of canine according the Guinness Book of World Records. It is a docile dog, which is great because that would be really scary if it wasn’t. And it is highly a family oriented dog who loves to be around people. The Mastiff is also recognized as the oldest living English breed. The line originated in being able to protect and serve long before police officers came into history. They were used for animal baiting as well in sport and because of their strong demeanor proved to be very efficient. Because of their protection ... Read Full Story

Here are our 2 English mastiffs Yogi and Maya meeting for the first time. Maya is about 4 months old here and she is a fawn brindle as well, but she is a lot darker than Yogi. We had a good feeling these 2 would produce some great colored puppies. Read Full Story

Englsih mastiffs make great family dogs for the right people. Here is a listing of the breed standard copied right off the AKC site. Mastiff Breed Standard Working Group General Appearance The Mastiff is a large, massive, symmetrical dog with a well-knit frame. The impression is one of grandeur and dignity. Dogs are more massive throughout. Bitches should not be faulted for being somewhat smaller in all dimensions while maintaining a proportionally powerful structure. A good evaluation considers positive qualities of type and soundness with equal weight. Size, Proposition, Substance Size--Dogs, minimum, 30 inches at the shoulder. Bitches, minimum, 27½ inches at the shoulder. ... Read Full Story

Now, with all that said, those are the standards for ideal dogs and competing in dog shows, and for some people the only legitimate reason for ever breeding a mastiff, or any other breed of dog for that matter. I personally have a difficult time with other people, who do not have a clue about other people or their practices making judgements on what one should or should not do. Granted there are a LOT of bad breeders out there who do not do a good job of taking care of their animals and fall into the puppy mill status in my book. Many ... Read Full Story

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