The Mastiff is the prototypical breed of the historic mastiff group of puppies. The confusion between the Mastiff breed and the Mastiff’s circle of relatives makes it very hard to hint at the breed’s records. Even though the Mastiff’s circle of relatives is one of the oldest and maximum influentials in dogdom, the breed is undoubtedly of extra recent, even though nonetheless historic, origin. By the time of Caesar, mastiffs are used as battle puppies and gladiators. In medieval times, they have been used to defend puppies and looking puppies and have become so enormous as to become commonplace. Kubla Khan is stated to have stored 5,000 Mastiffs for looking withinside the 1200s. Mastiffs later stepped into the area of canine fighting, bull-baiting, and undergo baiting. Even while those merciless sports activities were banned in England in 1835, they persevered to be famous events. The current Mastiff descends now no longer simplest from those pit puppies but additionally from the traces of nobles, descendants of one of the most well-known Mastiffs of all time: the Mastiff of Sir Peers Legh. When Sir Legh turned wounded withinside the war of Agincourt, his Mastiff stood over him and guarded him for lots of hours throughout the war. Although he later died, the Mastiff came back to Legh’s domestic and turned into the inspiration of the Lyme Hall Mastiffs. The Lyme Hall Mastiffs figured prominently in founding the current breed five centuries later. Some proof exists that the Mastiff got here to America on the Mayflower; however, the breed’s documented access to America no longer arose until the past due 1800s. The breed turned almost decimated in England via World War II; however, enough numbers were delivered to America through that point to preserve the breed going. Since that point, it has progressively risen in popularity.

Temperement

The Mastiff is innately good-natured, calm, easygoing, and surprisingly gentle. It is a well-behaved house pet but requires sufficient room to stretch out. This is an extremely loyal breed, and though not excessively demonstrative, the Mastiff is devoted to their family and is good with children. Training is a fantastic experience.

Upkeep

The adult Mastiff needs moderate daily exercise, either a good walk or an enjoyable game. The Mastiff is prone to drooling. Coat care is minimal. This breed does not enjoy hot weather.

Health

Primary diagnosis: CHD, gastric torsion. Minor diagnosis: elbow dysplasia, osteosarcoma, cystinuria. Occasionally seen: cardiomyopathy, allergies, vaginal hyperplasia, cruciate ligament rupture, hypothyroidism, OCD, entropion, PRA, PPM. Suggested tests: hip, elbow, eye, cardiac, (cystinuria), thyroid, DNA for PRA Lifespan: 9–11 years Note: obesity can be a problem

Disclaimer

Note: While the characteristics mentioned here may frequently represent this breed, dogs are individuals whose personalities and appearances will vary. Please consult the adoption organization for details on a specific pet.