Archive for the ‘American Mastiff’ Category
A big molosser-type dog is an American Mastiff. It’s created over 20 years ago by Fredericka Wagner of Flying W Farms as they were crossed two breeds of dogs – English Mastiff and an Anatolian Mastiff. American Mastiffs are generally calm and quiet dogs and are wonderful with children. They are loyal and loving dogs who are not usually aggressive unless they need to protect their people.
The huge dog will be happier and everytime in fit, if it every day go on walk for one or a half hour. It is good for their mental and physical health to be out and walking regularly. Their grooming is easy due to their short-haired and smooth coat. They can easily be shampooed and shined by drying them after bathing, then brushing their coat with a brush with firm bristles. Though they do shed, they shed no more than the average dog.
The proportions of the body it is well-proportioned with the rest structure of the body and head. The neck should be powerful with a slight arch, leading to a straight and muscular back. The chest should be deep, broad and well-rounded. Forelegs should be strong, straight and set well apart, while the hind legs should be wide and parallel. The dog should be 32 to 36 inches at the shoulder with females standing at 28 to 34.


