The English Mastiff is a loyal, gentle, and lovable dog. This breed was originally used in fighting arenas because of their huge size. Today mastiffs are a lovable family dog. Despite their scary appearance, Mastiffs are gentle giants. They love people and are great with children. Mastiffs are trained easily with a gentle hand and of course positive reinforcement. Mastiffs tend to be a lazy breed so regular exercise is needed to keep them in shape. Grooming is relatively easy with this breed because they have short coats. Mastiffs are moderate shedders. A downer with this dog is that they do drool a lot because of the way their jaw is formed. A drool rag is a need for this breed. Mastiffs are also naturally protective, so socialization at a young age is important so that they will see that strangers can be trusted somewhat. In conclusion, Mastiffs do well with a family who can train them, and love them consistently. (Despite the drooling)
This post is dedicated to my friend Mattea.
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