Sunday, 22 December 2013

Mastiffs Grow , food and some general comments.

Here is a general growth chart.  Some English Mastiffs will be smaller and as well, many will be much bigger.    Ours seem to be right in the perfect middle.  Our Female Rhea  is just rounding the 4 year mark and 160 ish at moment. Although I think she has packed on a few pounds lately.

Our male is a year was a bit small at 160ish, but  is now 14.5 months old and has put on more . His head has begun to broaden as well.   Now he is also about a inch or two taller than our big girl.   

Food:  Compared to a  small lab, sure they eat alot but that is too be expected for such a large pet.   Definitely consider the costs of food, vet bills and such when purchasing a puppy.

Price  Puppy fees range from about $1000- $2500.  $2500 being  champion bloodlines.  Fee will go up if you want champion bloodlines for with a  breeding contract.
If our breeding is successful, fee for pups will be $1200.
Do they guard/aggressive  , Do they guard, yes, but not like a rotti. These breeds are large and imposing to anyone who doesn't know them. Their bark can be very loud.  They  don't show aggression unless they need too. Often just a bark is enough to  show they are  watching over their human.  They tend to block their human from strangers.  We find our Male barks and moves back blocking , but if we welcome you into our home..he settles down quickly.

Slobber, Pass gas, shed?  Yes, yes and yes.  Slobber,  Each breeding is different and the jowls of some are more hanging than others. Our male and female are fairly tight muzzled and don't seem to slobber much unless.... drinking water ( big stringer then) and also if they are waiting for a treat.   Fart.. ALL THE TIME.  , Shed,  they shed like any dog, but keep in mind they are 3x larger than average pet.

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