Well, I said if I ever got another dog...
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Oh my! What a challenge! I really don't know much about them. My old neighbor had two and although they were huge and looked menacing they were very playful and loving.Ponytail said:It'd be a big one. So, what do I need to know about female Mastiffs, besides the fact that I'm gonna need a bigger shovel and that I'm gonna have to get used to her seemingly endless supply of goobers.
I am so happy you decided to get a companion.
cattitude
My Sweetest Boy
Mastiffs can have a lot of health problems. Their life span isn't very long. 
I'd do a lot of research. If you're going to buy one, make sure you get it from a reputable breeder and ask lots of questions.
http://devinefarm.net/health/
I'd do a lot of research. If you're going to buy one, make sure you get it from a reputable breeder and ask lots of questions.http://devinefarm.net/health/
Ponytail
New Member
She was rescued from a Breeder in ohio who deemed her to be of pet quality, not breeder quality due to her small size. this dog has never known anything but the inside of a cage in a garage, where supposedly she was only let out to go to the bathroom.
She is SUPER shy, honest to gawd afraid of her shadow, and mine, as I found out last night via a very fast unexpected, though thankfully short, tour of the woods at 11pm last night. And so sweet. It'll take her a little while to get used to the house I think, and me for that matter. I guess she's been shuffled about quite a bit in the last month or so. The breeder suggested she be put to sleep.
She needs a routine, and stability, and I think she'll be fine.
She is SUPER shy, honest to gawd afraid of her shadow, and mine, as I found out last night via a very fast unexpected, though thankfully short, tour of the woods at 11pm last night. And so sweet. It'll take her a little while to get used to the house I think, and me for that matter. I guess she's been shuffled about quite a bit in the last month or so. The breeder suggested she be put to sleep.
She needs a routine, and stability, and I think she'll be fine.
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Lilypad
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The flip side-
My neighbor has a Mastiff as well-her 3rd actually, sadly this breed has a life span of 7-9 yr. tops. Frankly, most English Mastiffs are "too much dog" for the average household. Very few people really have the knowledge, facilities, or skills necessary to manage this breed. In addition, there is shedding
snorting, snuffling, wheezing, grunting, loud snoring, lots of slobbering and drooling oh, and lets not forget-lots of gassiness.
I visit my neighbor fairly often-I've never had a problem w/her dog, but unfortunately I can't bring my dogs (a Dobe and 2 Shepherds) over for a play date. Some Mastiffs will not tolerate another dog of the same sex, and some won't tolerate the opposite sex either.
Another issue-The Mastiff may be targeted for "banning" in certain areas, or refusal of homeowner insurance policies. In this day and age, the legal liabilities of owning any breed that looks intimidating and has a history as a guard dog should be seriously considered. People are quicker to sue if such a dog does anything even remotely questionable.
From the English Mastiffs website:
Mastiffs are not Golden Retrievers. They have an independent mind of their own and are not pushovers to raise and train. Some English Mastiffs are willful, obstinate, and dominant (they want to be the boss) and will make you prove that you can make them do things. You must show them, through absolute consistency, that you mean what you say.
Like cattitude posted-do a lot of research! Good luck w/your quest..
My neighbor has a Mastiff as well-her 3rd actually, sadly this breed has a life span of 7-9 yr. tops. Frankly, most English Mastiffs are "too much dog" for the average household. Very few people really have the knowledge, facilities, or skills necessary to manage this breed. In addition, there is shedding
snorting, snuffling, wheezing, grunting, loud snoring, lots of slobbering and drooling oh, and lets not forget-lots of gassiness.
I visit my neighbor fairly often-I've never had a problem w/her dog, but unfortunately I can't bring my dogs (a Dobe and 2 Shepherds) over for a play date. Some Mastiffs will not tolerate another dog of the same sex, and some won't tolerate the opposite sex either.
Another issue-The Mastiff may be targeted for "banning" in certain areas, or refusal of homeowner insurance policies. In this day and age, the legal liabilities of owning any breed that looks intimidating and has a history as a guard dog should be seriously considered. People are quicker to sue if such a dog does anything even remotely questionable.
From the English Mastiffs website:
Mastiffs are not Golden Retrievers. They have an independent mind of their own and are not pushovers to raise and train. Some English Mastiffs are willful, obstinate, and dominant (they want to be the boss) and will make you prove that you can make them do things. You must show them, through absolute consistency, that you mean what you say.
Like cattitude posted-do a lot of research! Good luck w/your quest..
Be sure you check out the American Mastiff Breed. From what I found they live longer, have less problems, and get bigger than other Mastiff breedsPonytail said:It'd be a big one. So, what do I need to know about female Mastiffs, besides the fact that I'm gonna need a bigger shovel and that I'm gonna have to get used to her seemingly endless supply of goobers.
Nickel
curiouser and curiouser
That's what I was told as a warning about my Catahoula, but he's been a wonderful dog, and I wouldn't trade him for the world. Just takes a little patience.Lilypad said:
Anyways, this dog seems to not fit into the norm, since she's been mistreated. And regardless of life span, she needs a home, and looks like PT is willing to give her a loving one. 
And she's a monster! But a cute one.