Sunday, October 21, 2012

Choosing English Mastiff Breeders To Work With

By Mamie Conrad


The English Mastiff, or simply just the Mastiff, is a large breed of dog originating from Great Britain. Its ancestors are believed to be the Alaunt which is an ancient and extinct breed as well as the great dogs of the Roman Britain. The breed has aroused interest from many. That is why English Mastiff breeders in PA can now be found.

The dog, in contrast to the Great Dane and the Irish Wolfhound, is the largest in terms of mass. The animal is characterized by is square shaped and massive head that always has a black mask. Robustness can be noted on its legs, causing them to be very far apart. Nevertheless, the dogs are among the most gentle of breeds.

Indeed, Mastiffs are very friendly to their owners and friends, but they can also be protective. Because they originated from dogs that are used to physical activities, their tendency to be aggressive must be controlled. This is why adequate training is very important for these dogs to grow normally.

Mastiffs are known to be very docile. They rarely even bark, even in the presence of intruders. They keep the intruders away by cornering them or using their heavy weight to outwit the strangers. It is necessary for the owners to train their Mastiffs well socially so that they will not become aloof with strangers and attacks will not be likely.

Female mastiffs are very delicate since they most likely will not produce more than three litters in their entire lifetime. The biggest litter ever born was that of 2 year old Neapolitan Tia who produced 25 puppies in one pregnancy. The birth was born through Caesarean section and 20 puppies survived the birthing process too.

Due to the meticulous nature of breeding Mastiffs, breeders must have expertise in what they are doing. They need to know that those below 18 months and over 6 years old are no longer eligible for breeding. Clients need to look for reputable breeders in PA if they want to get the best puppies possible. Beware of those who are after profit only.

It is very important to compare the different prospects available. Clients must look for a breeder who has extensive knowledge on what he or she is actually doing. To get an overview on your prospects' expertise, ask them about the breed. Let them give you information about how to care for the dogs and how to tell if their features are normal.

A breeder must also make sure he or she provides the best environment for the dogs. The environment has an impact on the development of the personality of the dogs. That is why for Mastiffs, there should be adequate space available for playing around since these dogs love to be physical from time to time.

Although breeding Mastiffs is meticulous, many people wish to become English Mastiff breeders in PA simply because they love the breed. Those wishing to get puppies themselves must compare the breeding facilities available. They need to take note of the credibility, experience and facilities that prospect breeders offer.




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