2006-06-29 16:17:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
It depends on the owner My friend has 3 girl masstiffs and they are great he breeds them as well but he did tell me if you are scared of them or dont think you can handle them don't get one. Example: 1 day one of his girls decided to nip him he wacked her with a stick she came back for another go cause she thought it was fun ( they are a tough breed and dont feel alot unless its hard) as he said they are thick dogs .
2006-06-29 16:25:25 · answer #1 · answered by arianasdad 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I currently own my first Mastiff, female, 15 months old. She is not your typical "mellow" Mastiff. She would be a dominant female if she lived in a "pack of dogs". However, we do have 2 Rotties also. But, my husband and I are the pack leaders in our home. Even though this Mastiff has dominant tendencies, she does not use them on us. She will try with the female Rottie, but we are there to take the upper-hand if needed. On the whole she is of course more quiet then let's say a bouncy Rat-Terrirer. ;) I love those dogs too. As I tell everyone weather you have a Chi, Pom, Rat Terrier, Mastiff, or Dane, etc, you must get your dog out there and socialize him, get him in puppy class, or even big dog class. Obedience is always #1. And, walking; every dog in the world weather tiny or HUGE, should be walked at least 30 mins a day. This not only helps your dog releive some pent up energy, but it will bring you and your dog closer, and you will have a chance to enjoy his company one on one. No, letting your dog out in the yard to run or chase a ball is not the samething. Walking should be done in addition to play time.
My Mastiff was 5 months old when I got her; she had no basic training at all. The guy I got her from was going to use her as a show dog. She was already a handful at this age not having any manners. She's 15 months now, and does all the basic commands, sometimes a little slower than I would like, but she's coming along. Also, she weighs 110 lbs. She is very strong. I'm not as strong as I use to be. When I walk her and my 120 lb male Rottie, they MUST listen to me, and walk at the pace I am comfortable walking. I made a mistake once by not asking them to listen, and I literally dove into the pavement. I was lucky I did not need knee surgery. I will never do that again. Always your dog must be undercontrol.
They are indeed wonderful pets.
2006-06-29 23:31:32 · answer #2 · answered by Fawnice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any mastiff is a great dog to have as a companion. as long as it's trained. I have a 12y/o old that gets alone great with ever body even young children. But as some one said - socialize him/her early, they tend to be very Territorial at home alone....But friendly nonetheless.
2006-06-30 00:23:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are great pets. They tend to be very laid back and mellow. Just be sure to socialize them very well they Can be very difficult to handle if not socialized properly. Mastiffs are one of my favorite breeds.
2006-06-29 23:21:18 · answer #4 · answered by p8ballchick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had and Englsih mastiff as a pet... he ate all the plants in the neighborhood and chewed tthe tires off my neighbor's 62 Ford Fairlane!
-enjoy :)
2006-06-29 23:35:40 · answer #5 · answered by downclover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are talking about one great dog.......easy to train I have a big female she is three years old....have had her since she was 6wk old and never have I had a dog as good as she is she is always by my side....laid back.....and so very lazy and very funny..I also breed yorkies...and she love when we have babys...for such a big dog she is so great with them and they are so little..as you know...I have a yorkie that is the same age as she is and she weight like four lb.....and they are best of friends....one thing I can tell you is you will love these dog to death and they will love you even more back........never have I ever heard any thing bad about this breed........other then how wonderful this dog is...and take it from one woman that knows here breed they are everthing that im telling you good luck and get you one great dog....
Madonna
2006-06-29 23:34:28 · answer #6 · answered by Kate m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are amazing as pets. I almost got one, but then I found a Saint Bernard up for adoption at a shelter. They are so lovable.
2006-06-29 23:19:45 · answer #7 · answered by Pirate_Wench 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've seen one rip someone to pieces and have to go through 6 hours of surgery and have drain tubes put in their back from one.
But if you like them, good luck.
2006-06-29 23:21:28 · answer #8 · answered by Talamascaa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very good pets. They are very calm tempered but also protective. great with kids, hearty eaters, of course. My daughter has one and we love him!
2006-06-29 23:23:05 · answer #9 · answered by thrill88 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are super dogs! very docile,,,gentle giants
2006-06-29 23:18:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋