English Mastiffs - Rescues

English Mastiffs - Adopting Rescued Dogs

Picture source: The Mastiff Sweet Spot

Before adopting an English Mastiff learn as much as possible about the breed. First of all, take into consideration its size. Mastiffs will do OK outside, but home is best suited for them. They are very sociable and cannot bear loneliness. While at home, they need considerable space.

English Mastiffs - Exercise Needs

English Mastiffs - & Other Pets

English Mastiffs - & Children

English Mastiffs - Feeding Requirements

English Mastiffs - Training

Picture source: Suzies English Mastiffs

It holds especially true for rescued English Mastiffs. They should be given time to get accustomed to a new owner. Keep in mind that the dog you are attempting to adopt has been placed in various conditions, and probably "owned" by more than one person. Every event is sure to be imprinted in the dog's memory. Your task is to help your English Mastiff to cope with a negative experience.

English Mastiffs - What are Rescues Responsible For?

Needless to say, rescue officers will not want to place their dogs unless they are completely sure you can afford keeping an English Mastiff. Most definitely, you will have to discuss your family status and living conditions with a rescue coordinator. A home visit is also a part of the adoption procedure.

To find a dog best suited for you, you may want to contact a few English Mastiff rescues in your neighborhood, or consider adopting a dog from another state.

English Mastiffs - Rescues Links

English Mastiffs - Rescues Links - US

Mastiff Club Of America Rescue - Strives to place abandoned or stray Mastiffs in homes which abide by the code of ethics. Read about adopting the breed and contact the MCOA.

Mastiff Rescue of the Great Lakes Region - This is the regional site for MCOA Mastiff Rescue in the Great Lakes Region.

Mastiff Rescues - Find Mastiff rescues located in America.

Mountain States Mastiff Rescue - Specializes in finding homes for Mastiffs that are either stray or abandoned by their owners. Site includes adoption information, success stories, poems, and descriptions and photos of available dogs.

English Mastiffs - Rescues Links - International

Molosser In Not - Rescues Molosser breeds in Germany.

English Mastiffs - General Info Links

Picture source: Suzies English Mastiffs

AKC Breed Standard - Description used to judge Mastiffs in AKC shows.

Dogs Central - English Mastiff - General information on the breed, and links to breeders and clubs.

English Mastiff Info - Information on the breed.

English Mastiff Links - Find links to English Mastiff related sites.

English Mastiffs - German site devoted to English Mastiffs.

Mastiff Breeders - Links to breeders' sites.

Mastiff Club of America - Furnishes an extensive FAQ sheet about the breed. Learn how it is judged in competition, find rescue organizations, and read articles.

Mastiff Stamps - Breed stamps from around the world.

Mastiff, Aristocratic Guardian - Book covering a wide range of topics including history, breeding, whelping, health, temperament with lots of pictures.

Mastiffs - General information on the breed.

Mastiff Web Ring - Mastiff sites except those which are basically classified ads for puppies, brokers, or any site which displays any negative content in regard to any other Mastiff owner or breeder.

New Record For The Largest Dog In The World? - Article about an English Mastiff entering the Guiness World Records.

Strong Dogs - German site devoted to Molosser breeds. Description, pictures, news, and books.

The English Mastiff In The Internet - Links to Mastiff related sites.

UK Mastiff - A UK based meeting place and information exchange for people interested in the English Mastiff.

English Mastiffs - Other English Mastiffs sites

English Mastiffs Breeders - English Mastiffs are definitely ancient dogs. Their history is hard to trace now, even though many brilliant people racked their brains to solve the mystery. What aggravates the task is confusion of the name "Mastiff" that denotes both the family and the breed. However, there are a few suppositions that are adhered to by the majority of English Mastiff lovers.

Mastiff-like dogs probably originated in Assyria. Archeological digs held in Niniveh city revealed some pieces of Assyrian art, among them being an ancient vase. That item, dated about 612 BC, depicted a massive dog with a square head wearing armor. This fact confirms that the ancestors of the English Mastiff were used as war dogs.

English Mastiffs Puppies - English Mastiffs are large dogs weighing about 175-190 pounds, and more. They have a massive head with a square, broad muzzle. Eyes are of medium size should not be protruding. Small ears are black, and set apart.

The English Mastiff is very muscular. It has a rounded chest, long legs, and a tail that never curves over the back. English Mastiffs from American breeding lines are said to be lighter than those from European ones.

English Mastiffs Pictures - English Mastiffs are working dogs that are used in a number of activities. They are considered to be the heaviest breed of dog. According to the standard, the English Mastiff should weight about 175-190 pounds. Some lines though are much larger.

The English Mastiff is a powerful dog. The whole build of its body build gives evidence of great strength and endurance. Long legs carry a massive body and a square-shaped head. The moderately long muzzle which is always black in color matches black, small ears rounded at the tips. Medium-sized eyes are usually dark. The nose is broad and black.

Mastiffs Breeders - Mastiffs are ancient dogs whose history is closely connected with fighting and guarding. The Tibetan Mastiff is thought to be the ancestor of all the present day Mastiffs. This dog in its turn originated from the Molossus, a war dog known in the times of the Roman Empire. All the Mastiffs and some other breeds of dog are regarded as Molossers. They have some common features. Yet, certain differences make each of them specific.

The Dogue de Bordeaux, otherwise called "the French Mastiff," was probably developed in France. It might have originated from a dog that was distributed on the territory of France. In addition, it could have taken its roots from the Alano, an ancient dog that had been brought to Europe by a people called Alano. If this theory is true, the Dogue de Bordeaux can be considered a close relative of the Neapolitan Mastiff.

Mastiffs - Mastiffs are working dogs that can be used in a variety of activities. Their historical uses range from serving as war dogs and guardians to herding dogs and human companions. Many of their physical attributes and basic personality traits have been preserved, which makes it possible to use them in herding, tracking, weight pulling, sledding and some other activities. Today, Mastiffs are primarily companions.

Mastiff owners have faced a problem of late connected with the Breed Specific Legislation. Mastiffs are among breeds that fall under the category of dangerous dogs. BSL has raised much concern in the world of dog ownership by aiming at banning some breeds. As the discussion is still going on, the popularity of Mastiffs increases all over the world.

Mastiffs Pictures - Mastiffs are working dogs that can be used in weight pulling, sledding, tracking, hunting, and are valued highly as good guard dogs. They are massive, strong, and heavy-boned. The muzzle is relatively long with scissors or pincer bite in Neapolitan Mastiffs, undershot bite in the Dogue de Bordeaux and the English Mastiff.

Double coat is short and lies closely to the body. Ears in Neapolitan Mastiffs are usually cropped, whereas in English Mastiffs and Dogue de Bordeaux they are short lying closely to the temples. Dark eyes are of medium size. The Neapolitan Mastiff shows a considerable jaw. Both English Mastiffs and Dogue de Bordeaux have a mask.

Mastiffs Puppies - Mastiffs are usually very small as puppies. One can hardly believe they can grow into large powerful dogs. Nevertheless, Mastiff puppies grow very rapidly increasing their weight tens of times during the first years of their life. English Mastiffs, for instance, can weigh about 145-170 pounds as adult dogs. They are considered the heaviest dogs in the canine world. Other Mastiffs are a little smaller. Yet, when full grown they can weigh about 110-150 pounds.

All the Mastiffs are heavy-boned dogs. They have large heads and move gently. Thus, the Neapolitan Mastiff's gait is often compared to that of a cat. This breed has some characteristics common to all the Mastiff-like dogs. It has a broad muscled back, strong legs, and loose skin. Unlike other Mastiffs, Neapolitan Mastiffs have cropped ears and a docked tail. A profound lower eyelid is also a specific feature, which makes them easily recognizable.

Mastiffs - There exist three versions of Mastiffs: the Dogue de Bordeaux (French Mastiff), the Neapolitan Mastiff and the English Mastiff. All European Mastiffs have descended from the Tibetan Mastiff, the most ancient domestic dog. It's believed that Alexander the Great brought them to Greece from India in about 300 B.C. Later Romans adopted them for circus combats. The Latin word Molossus, for the Mastiff, means "massive." English scientists have a theory that the Phoenicians brought the Mastiff right to Britain around 500 B.C.

Dogue de Bordeaux were known as hunting dogs in France since the 12th century. They hunted large game: bears, wolves, boars, pigs, and deer. Natural born killers, they were used in wars, and helped to guard and drive cattle. It's the main breed to participate in dog fighting that was extremely popular in the 20th century.