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14 Facts About the Mastiff

Published: by Viktoria Bryzh · This post may contain affiliate links

Have Mastiffs caught your attention? With their large size and sweet personality, it's impossible not to be interested in this breed!

In this article, we will share 14 facts about the Mastiff.

#1 The breed is very old!

A Mastiff sitting on the couch with its tired face
They have huge history, going back 5000 years!

#2 They are quite big?

A white Mastiff smelling the flower in the garden
The male Mastiff can weigh up to 230 pounds and female can reach a weight of 170 pounds. Their height can reach up to 30 inches, giving them a towering look.

#3 Mastiff is just gorgeous!

two black Mastiff in the front porch
They are wise, calm, courageous and collected dogs and barks only when needed.

#4 They are a good sleeping company)

A Mastiff sleeping on the carpet
Not only are they good guard dogs, but also make good bed companions and will warm up your bed on even the coldest of nights.

#5 This breed has a history in Britain!

A Mastiff in the car trunk with its tongue out
The Romans liked Mastiffsand used them as fighting dogs. The British made a different use of the Mastiffs, namely as guard dogs for their castles and land. They were free to roam at night to keep trespassers at bay.

#6 They love height?

A Mastiff sitting on top of large box container in front of the parked car
They were believed to be a mountain dogs.

#7 Mastiffs are good models?
A woman taking a selfie with her Mastiff
#8 They can replace your child ? ? ?

A Mastiff lying on the couch beside the boy
in size especially ?

#9 They will take a lot of place in your car?
A Mastiff sitting in the backseat
#10 They always look as if they don’t like anything ?

A Mastiff lying on the couch
But it's not true, of course)

#11 World record? Easy!

A Mastiff standing in the garden with a gardener behind him
The world’s largest dog record was set in November 1989 by an 8-year old Mastiff set the world’s largest dog record. He reached a height of 38 inches at the shoulder, Zorba the record-breaker, measured 8 feet 3 inches from tip to toe. That’s not the end. He weighed a massive 343 pounds.

#12 Mastiffs need real special care

A Mastiff in the garden under the sun
Mastiffs take a long time (around three years) to mature both in size and mentally. So until they turn at least two years old, it’s better not to take them along for long walks or any kind of other exercises like jumping as these kinds of activities may hurt the joints of the Mastiff pup.

#13 They love sport?
A Mastiff sleeping on the floor with its tennis ball
#14 Their world inside is wonderful?

A Mastiff lying on the couch with its sad face
Mastiffs are very intelligent and quick to learn everything. They try their best to please their owners but if their sensitive feelings are hurt, they can show their stubborn side and will absolutely refuse to do as told.
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