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American
Mastiff Puppies for Sale
American Mastiff
"Duke" a good example of an 18
month old male American Mastiff, fawn coat.
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Pronunciation |
American Mastiff |
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Description |
The American Mastiff has a much dryer
mouthed than other mastiffs. The dryer mouth is due outcrossing the English
Mastiff with Anatolian Mastiff, which occurred early in the development of the
breed. The American Mastiff is a large, massive, and powerful dog. The head is
wide, heavy and rectangular in shape. The eyes are amber in color. Darker the
better. The ears are rounded and set high on head. The muzzle is medium size and
well proportioned to head and has black mask. The nose is black; It has a
scissor bite: . The neck is powerful, and slightly arched. The chest is deep,
broad and well-rounded, descending to the level of elbows. The ribs are
well-sprung and extend well back. The back is straight, muscular and powerful,
with well muscled and slightly arched loins. The forelegs are strong, straight
and set well apart. The hind legs are wide and parallel. The feet are large,
well shaped and compact, with arched toes .The tail is long, reaching the hocks.
Puppies are usually born dark, and lighten as they grow older, some becoming
very light fawn by age one year; some retain dark hairs. Colors are fawn,
apricot and brindle. White markings acceptable on feet, chest and chin/nose;
Temperament: Dignity rather than gaiety; quiet, calm, loving and loyal.
Protective, but not aggressive. |
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Temperament |
The
American Mastiff love children and are totally devoted to their
families. Dignity rather than gaiety; quiet, calm, loving and loyal. Protective,
but not aggressive; they are non-aggressive except in those instances when their
family, especially the children, are threatened. In those instances they
become courageous defenders. They are wise, kind and gentle, patient and
understanding, very loving with their own people, neither shy nor vicious, they
are loyal, and devoted. Since these dogs are of the Mastiff type and grow to be
very large, this breed should only be with an owner who knows how to display strong
leadership. The objective in training this
dog is to achieve a pack leader status. It is a natural instinct for a dog to have an order in their pack. When we humans live with dogs, we become their pack. The entire pack cooperates
under a single leader. Lines are clearly defined and rules are set. You and all other humans MUST be higher up in the order than the dog. That is the only way your relationship can be a success. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: 28-36 inches (65-91 cm.)
Weight: Males 160 to over 200 pounds (72-90 kg.) Females 140-180 pounds (63-81
kg.) |
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Health Problems |
American Mastiffs tend to be healthy
happy dogs with fewer reported incidents of many of the health problems you see
in other large breeds. |
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Living Conditions |
American Mastiffs do just fine in an
apartment with daily exercise, a walk will do, or a run in a fenced in yard. As
they grow older they tend to become a little lazy. They are relatively inactive
indoors ("couch potatoes") and a small yard will do. |
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Exercise |
Mastiffs are inclined to be lazy but they will
keep fitter and happier if given regular exercise. Like all dogs, the American
Mastiff should be taken on daily regular walks to help release it's mental and
physical energy. It's in a dogs nature to walk. They should always be leashed
in public. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 10-12 years |
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Grooming |
The smooth, short-haired coat is easy to groom.
Brush with a firm bristle brush and wipe over with a piece of toweling or
chamois for a gleaming finish. Bathe or dry shampoo when necessary. This
breed is an average shedder. |
| Origin |
Developed by Fredericka Wagner of
Piketon, OH at Flying W Farms by crossing the English Mastiff with an Anatolian
Mastiff. The resulting puppies had a firmer, tighter lower lip line and did not
drool as much as the average Mastiff; selective breeding thereafter kept the dryer mouth. |
Group |
Mastiff |
| Recognition |
AMBC, CKC |
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AMBC = American Mastiff Breeders Council
CKC = Continental
Kennel Club |
"Max" and three year old American Mastiff, male,
brindle coat
"Gideon, a three year old American Mastiff,
male, fawn coat
"Gideon, a three year old
American Mastiff, male, fawn coat
"Bart" at 11 months
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Owners: The Robinette Family -
"This is Bart, an eleven month old American Mastiff, Apricot color; Bart has
the typical short smooth American Mastiff coat." Photo Courtesy of American Mastiff (Flying W)
"Jake Jr. is only three
months old and is very very light fawn with very exceptional mask.
Jake has the very short smooth American Mastiff coat." - Photo
Courtesy of American Mastiff (Flying W)
"Grande, is eight weeks in
this photo and is a very very rare "fluffy" (longer coat); Fluffies
are seldom seen in the American Mastiff but they do exist. Grande is a lovely fawn/apricot" - Photo Courtesy of American
Mastiff (Flying W)
American Mastiff Pictures 1
American Mastiff Pictures 2
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