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- What is a Mastiff?
- The Mastiff is a large dog that descended from
the ancient Alaunt and Molosser.
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- Are they aggressive dogs?
- They are known as the "Gentle Giant" in the
dog world. They are protective but not
aggressive.
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- Are they good apartment dogs?
- Generally they are very docile and lazy. They
make great apartment dogs, simply because after
the age of two, exercise is of little interest to
them; they are great couch potatoes.
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- How can I purchase a
puppy?
We have shipped puppies all over: From
Nigeria to New York City. People usually email
me about the purchase and I bill them through
PayPal. We also accept personal checks, money
orders, etc.
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- How big does a
Mastiff get?
The average mastiff
weighs about 185 lbs. and is 32 inches tall at the
shoulder.
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- What is the history
of the Mastiff?
Mastiff like dogs can be
traced back 3000 years to Egyptian artifacts. The
mastiff's were used as dogs of war up to the 17th
century. They were also used to hunt bears and
wolves. They are considered a working breed and
have been used as cart dogs, pack dogs as well as
guard dogs. The Mastiff is also called the
English Mastiff. There are also Bull Mastiffs. A
smaller (120 lbs. average) breed developed around
1860 in England and used for guard dogs against
poachers.
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