English Mastiff Puppies for Sale

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom

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Breed Characteristics

Average Size: Giant

Average Lifespan: 6-10 years

Kid/Pet Friendly: Sometimes

Registry: aca,akc

Activity Level: moderate

Shedding Level: moderate

Grooming Level: low

Trainability: moderate

Good For Novice Owners: moderate

Adaptability: moderate

Prey Drive: low

Watchdog: very alert

Breed Information

Overview

This dog breed is known for being loyal, fearless, intelligent, and reliable. They are very loving and docile with friends and family and get along great with children. Due to their size, they may not be the best fit for families with very young children or elderly family members as they can easily knock them over and accidentally cause injury. They do have a protective nature, so they can be wary of strangers and may be suspicious of other dogs. This makes them good watchdogs, but they can be prone to barking. Training and socialization early and often will curb some of this natural suspicion and cut down on unnecessary barking. They tend to bark less than some other dog breeds, especially when properly socialized and well-trained. The English Mastiff will drool a bit and will be a very big dog. They make great companions for anyone who can handle their size.

The English Mastiff, also referred to simply as a Mastiff, belongs to the Molosser breed type. It’s one of the most ancient dog breed types. The Molosser, its ancient ancestor, was a ferocious war dog that lived over 5,000 years ago. It likely originated in the mountains of Tibet and was also used as a guard dog and protector of herds and flocks.

The English Mastiff, Tibetan Mastiff, Saint Bernard, Dogue de Bordeaux, Rottweiler, and many other modern dog breeds and largest dog breeds share the Molosser ancestry. Throughout history, the Mastiff has been used as a guard dog, watchdog, and protector.

Although they still have a protective nature, the English Mastiff we know today is a gentle giant and is a far cry from their war dog ancestor. Although the first Mastiff club was formed in the United States in 1879, the American Kennel Club did not recognize the breed until 1885.

Temperament

English Mastiffs are one of the dog breeds that make good guard dogs. They are known for being loyal, fearless, intelligent, and reliable. Well-socialized English Mastiffs are also very loving and docile with friends and family and get along great with children. Due to their size, even as puppies, they may not be the best fit for families with very young children or elderly family members as they can easily knock them over in their excitement and accidentally cause injury. These dogs do have a protective nature, so they can be wary of strangers and may be suspicious of other dogs. This makes them good watchdogs, but they can be prone to alert barking. Training and socialization early and often will curb some of this natural suspicion and cut down on unnecessary barking. The English Mastiff will drool a bit and will be a very big dog; they make great companions for anyone who can handle their size.

Did You Know?

One of the heaviest dogs recorded was an English Mastiff named Aicama Zorba. He weighed 330 pounds in 1989 and appeared in the 1989 Guinness Book of World Records; breaking his own record for the heaviest dog. He passed away in 1992. Although Zorba no longer holds the heaviest dog record, he is still the longest. He stood 37 inches tall at the shoulder and measured 99 inches from nose to tail. That’s over 8 feet and also made him the longest dog on record!