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MASTIFF

THIS CALM, AFFECTIONATE DOG NEEDS PLENTY OF HUMAN COMPANY AKC

Height range With a history of guarding, fighting, and even bear-baiting, the
28–30 in (70–77 cm) Mastiff is surprisingly even-tempered and easy to get along with. Sheer
Weight range size is probably the most serious drawback to housing, feeding, and
175–190 lb (79–86 kg)
exercising this enormous breed. A Mastiff likes company, preferably
Life span Under 10 years human, and is ready to offer loyalty and affection. It is intelligent
Origin UK and trainable but needs an owner with both the experience and
physical strength to exert firm control and ensure that its
guarding instinct does not get out of hand.

Wide-set, Forehead wrinkles
Other colors small eyes when alert Pendulous flews

Apricot Black brindle
May have areas of white on Small, flat, black ears,
body, chest, and feet. set high on head

Black muzzle

Short, fawn coat, thickest
over neck and shoulders

Long, broad body

Straight,
big-boned legs

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