Mastiff Dog
INTRODUCTION
Mastiff Dogs are Courageous, Dignified and Good-Natured dogs. They are from the Working group. These dogs are massive yet protector of the people they hold dear also in their early training socialization is necessary. They are not comfortable in small spaces like apartments and need lots of exercises. Mastiff Dogs are Purebred, Non Hypoallergenic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 72).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Good-natured, dignified, calm, affectionate, protective, courageous
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Working. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : England
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- They’re Descended From Ancient Roman War Dogs
2- They Also Have The Biggest Litters
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Mastiff Dogs
Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Brindle, Fawn, Apricot
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
7 - 12 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 113 - 135cm (44.5 - 53in)
Height: 89 - 107cm (35- 42in) -
TAIL
The strong tail is set high, thicker at the root and tapering and is either straight or curved, and reaches to the hocks
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WEIGHT
Female: 54 - 77 kg
Male: 73 - 100 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year. Female dogs cycle into heat on average every six months
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or some time to in a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
About eight puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Bullmastiffs
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
mastiff, breed of large working dog used as a guard and fighting dog in England for more than 2,000 years
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ORIGIN
England
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Mastiffs are very gentle companions and family protectors that lack aggression, making them lovely family pets
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
