English Mastiff 101 | How Well Do You Know the MASTIFF Breed? | TRUE or FALSE QUIZ

[@BigDogMom]

Don't forget to check out the blog post that accompanies this video: bigdogmom.com/english-mastiff-dog/. And remember to subscribe and turn on your notifications as this is just the first video in the Mastiff series. MUCH MORE to come!!! You won't want to miss it! ❤️

[@florencemcconnell9121]

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[@Corrections101]

Rescued an English Mastiff named Frank last year after I had to put down my 13-year-old Bullmastiff. Love this big boy, and while I helped the good boy out for a home, he helped me more with getting through an emotional tough time. I love these big dogs!

[@SolidGeddoe]

Wish i could own an english mastiff and bullmastiff together ha ha,love the way they look.

[@kayceegreer4418]

@@SolidGeddoe i luv a big lug!

[@hydroy1]

You were very lucky to get 13 years out of a Bullmastiff ( I got 13 out of mine to ) I am currently fostering a 160lbs Neo now, having a VERYY hard time finding a perfect match for him a forever home as these Neos are knid of strong headed about basic rules, like don't hurt dad !. or don't eat the stainless steel food bowel, He has chewed up 3 really bad already lol. He will come around with time but oh boy these Neapalitans are very different ! I had my buddy weld me up a 1/4 inch thick plate Stainless Steel food bowel. True he can't destroy it, so he throws it across the room all day long ! I think I will bolt it to the concrete floor!

[@hydroy1]

@@SolidGeddoe English/ French Mastiff with them gold color eyes ooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh boy ! 😍🤩

[@kimmii2063]

@@hydroy1 yes, thats a great age, i had my bm Rosie, for 14 years, i feel very priviliged. she was the softest, most gentle and loving dog i have ever owned. she was my baby. she has been gone 4 years now and i still miss her greatly, i felt like i had lost one of my kids🥰

[@ImGinaMarie]

I'm so glad you have addressed the REAL truths about Mastiffs. I think the worst thing anyone can do is to be interested in one just because of the size a breeder tries to achieve. Our Axle is 4 years old, he walks with dad 2 miles everyday and loves it so much, he weighs 175lbs and is as strong as an ox and gentle as a lamb. He's the center of our home. He's very expensive and very loved and I hope anyone who is thinking about getting one does extensive research and is not only prepared to pay good money for a well bred dog that has had genetic testings but also realizes the monthly costs for the dogs lifetime!

[@BigDogMom]

Thank you! So well said! I couldn't agree more! Prayers for many more healthy and happy years for your sweet Axle and huge kudos to your father for prioritizing his physical wellbeing! Mastiffs can be content laying around, so they need an owner more motivated than they are!

[@keithduff4124]

We rescued a brother (175 lbs) and a sister (154 lbs) brindle English Mastiff from a local shelter. They were 7 years old at the time. That is their life expectancy, but ours lived to be 13 and 14 years old, respectively. They were the epitome of "Gentle Giants," and were among my favorite dogs I have ever owned. They are messy though, especially with their slobber (see the end of the English Mastiff 101 video). They shake their heads and slobber goes everywhere, including on the walls. We only gave them fresh water outside in 5 gallon buckets because their slobber, by far, was worst after drinking. They shed an awful lot too. We had to confine them to the lower part of the house, which was partially finished. If you can put up with the mess, you will have yourself an outstanding, loyal, huge dog that you can put your arms around (just barely) and give some big hugs. Everything in this video is pretty much spot on with what we experienced with our Mastiffs.

[@BigDogMom]

What a blessing you had so many wonderful years with your Mastiffs! That's truly remarkable! We are going on year 7 and 9 with Junior and Sulley, definitely into their senior years. I pray we see 13 with one or both of them! Great job! As far as the mess, AMEN! You need to watch the video I did recently about cleaning up after them. You will get a kick out of it! And the blog post linked in the description goes into even more graphic detail about the mess. haha! Here's the video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2qUYYyAm8achpo

[@keithduff9344]

@@BigDogMom I watched your clean-up video and it was very good. It brought back a lot of memories. Just being able to hug these big dogs was alone payback enough for me for having to clean up the slobber.

[@mtjc5336]

Just wanted to drop into the comment section to say “thank you” for making this video! I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed watching it, and seeing your gorgeous boys in the background. Having an Old English Mastiff as a child was both a truly miraculous happening and the best thing that ever happened to me. He was my best friend and I have NOTHING but the fondest memories of him! I loved the distinction you made on the point of Mastiffs and children - Mastiffs have the ability to be wonderful with children, but so much is dependent on proper socialization as well as the children in question. I don’t know why your video popped up in my feed but I’ve subscribed and I’m so pleased to have found you, Mastiff Mom! :)

[@eddiebhoy6754]

Adore this breed, beautiful dogs that are truly loyal to their family

[@Zootedcabooted]

Thanks for this! My English Mastiff is only 9 months old and already 130 pounds. I feed him about 5 cups of food per day spaced out between two meals. He also gets treats throughout the day. I will say, he is very stubborn but an overall loving dog. Definitely not a breed for everyone but Buck is the right dog for me :)

[@masonfortney6987]

My mastiffs name is buck too!

[@sandrastevens4418]

Thank you for all this information. I took care of an old mastiff that was dumped by its owners in our area. I live in Utah near. A wildlife reserve by the Salt Lake. They basically just threw the dog out of their car. My neighbor saw this and came and got me. He knows I take in dumped dogs. We took him home and he was immediately comfortable we fed him and he was very thirsty it gets up to 100f in the summer here. We noticed a bad smell from his ears so we knew it was an ear infection and took him to the vet. The vet told us he had an abnormality in his ears and should have had an ear on late many years ago but he was old and it was to late. We gave him the medication and cleaned his ears daily. Buddy is what we called him followed me every where I went he didn't even need a lead but he couldn't walk more than half a block. The vet had told us that he did not have long to live. We had a wonderful 3 months with him and he with us. But he stopped eating and I fed him by hand for awhile but then he stopped drinking to and we knew it was time to let him go. We had the vet sedate him and we hugged him and said our good bye. We had gotten very attached to him in 3 months. He has a special place in my heart. Just as I am sure there is a special place in hell for his previous owner who dumped him in an area he didn't know and would have died a horrible death from heat and thirst and drinking brackish salt marsh water.

[@porkchop7630]

Thank god he had a place by your side and happy his final months

[@sandrastevens4418]

@Pork chop Thank you, I don't understand how people can just throw away a dog they have had for 10 years. That was Buddy's estimated age. Every dog I have owned made it well into its teens. Even a boxer we had they have a life expectancy of about 9 or 10 she made it until 13. They say the larger the dog the lower the life expectancy. I don't go by this premise. A dog even though it cannot speak will let you know when it's had enough. Even if you try to feed it and almost force it to drink it will not. I have 3 dogs at the moment a 10-year-old boxer/great Dane 2-year-old boxer/lab and a 17-year-old Chihuahua. He is old and now sleeps most of the day. He has a cubby in my headboard above my head. Normally you would use it for books. But it is his safe place. He knows exactly when it is dinner time and when it's bedtime for me. He is old and we have the vet check him every 3mo to ensure he is not in pain. Every she says he is the healthiest 17-year-old dog she has ever seen.

[@randyfarnsworth7825]

Dogs are a test.. Angels… I think? All things good and evil can be viewed in dog “Owners” I have always had a dog in my life.. They have all been devoted friends.. can’t say the same for the humans in my life🙏

[@englishmastifffoxyroxy1029]

@@randyfarnsworth7825 Real Talk!!👍

[@massilez6720]

God was looking after him sending you to gave him his last 3 wonderful month's in you loving care, thank you!

[@ianfortuna9385]

When I was little Our neighbors had an english mastiff named Josie and they had a Great Dane named max but Josie was who I hung around the most I remember how huge she was but what I also remember was how extremely gentle she was around me my sisters and my neighbors children even the neighborhood cats were comfortable around her Max was a sweet dog just a live wire full of energy but Josie was always the tender soul never jumping never once growled in aggression. She died at the right age of 11 rest well sweet soul Josie

[@maggyyosin3361]

My son had a mastiff. I took care of her lots, she loved her grandma. ❤️ She was lots of work as far as drinking water was lol. I loved her so much. Wonderful guard dog too

[@randyfarnsworth7825]

You should bring up life expectancy. It took me years to get over my first.. Short life expectancy is the only hurtle you can’t overcome. Finally brought home my second... so worth it!

[@BigDogMom]

That is a fantastic point and I will do a separate video on that topic. You are right, most new big dog owners aren't prepared for this.

[@MastiffMomofFiona]

@@BigDogMom it is possible to maximize their life expectancy with good supplements, premium food, stimulation for their mental health. My neighbor’s first 3 Mastifffs died at about age 5. They were not especially well bred either. Their current male has been fed like I feed Annie (raw), has all his supplements, and Vet care. Bubba and Annie are now over 8.5 years old and both act like puppies. You can’t feed a giant breed kibble from the grocery store and expect strong bones, heavy muscle, etc. That’s my opinion anyway. They are not inexpensive dogs.

[@randyfarnsworth7825]

@@MastiffMomofFiona I spend 30.00 a day on average. He gets raw, but high end dry always around. At least 1 mile walk every day with 20 min. In the lake… My Mastiff love water! 2 years and going stong🙏. Try Salmon Skin. My pup loves it… makes me eat it to get the skin. Win Win😂😂

[@jughead8988]

Thats my only complaint about my mastiff. She didn't live long enough. She made it 9½ years before having a heart attack but I wish she would have out lived me. Over the years I've had many dog breeds but the English mastiff is by far my favorite! I will say I hit the lottery with the one I had. She had all of the pros and a dry mouth to boot as long as she wasn't eating or drinking.

[@davva360]

My English Mastiff is 8 years old and he is by far the best dog I have ever had and I have had some great dogs including Labs, Boxers, and mixed breeds in my life. He is extremely smart, was house trained in 2 days. He learned boundaries extremely quickly, we have an open plan kitchen and he knows not to go in there. He is an absolute sweetheart, loves cuddles, is extremely good with children and other dogs. He will sit outside my front door, no fence, and watch people and other dogs walk past without even thinking about running after them. He gets excited every Christmas when he sees the Christmas stockings. Full of love and character. Would recommend them for experienced dog owners but not for first timers.

[@kathydove4759]

Thank you for such Factual discussion about these beautiful dogs! My big guy passed away a year ago. I still miss him terribly. He was a handful, lol, but totally worth it! I am just now starting to think about possibly adopting one that needs a home

[@paulafernandes6875]

I think swimming is 👌 awesome for large powerful breeds it definitely has less impact on the growing bones and joints of pups and fully grown Adults

[@BigDogMom]

Yes, I couldn't agree with you more! Swimming is amazing for big dogs. I found that even with Junior's mobility issues, he was able to swim without issue.

[@cadirgemont5900]

Agreed totally but where I live all local waterways and lakes have this algae that's harmful to dogs

[@wanderlust...H]

Right but finding a swimming pool where dogs are allowed is difficult in Bombay. Unless someone is super rich

[@paulafernandes6875]

@@wanderlust...H well im definitely not rich and dont have a pool anymore but im talking more if public pond or beach any place you are alowed to bring your dog safely i take mines for longer walks away from my home a few times a week to a huge park very dog friendly and it has a pond i throw his ball in he gets a bit of swimming in that way but i do understand some places dont have access to water for swimming

[@genemoore4107]

We just had a 7 week old puppy giving to us.because we just had a old friend passed away his name was brink.but anyway he's a full blood English mastiff.and we love him so.

[@AxeAlchemy]

Love our English Mastiff, named Tater.

[@BigDogMom]

What a cute name!! I bet you get laughs and funny comments when you tell people his name.

[@AxeAlchemy]

@@BigDogMom From Ron White Tater Salad..... Yes we do

[@enialojuaenesra9282]

We had a Mastiff x Great Dane mix, he had long skinny legs and tail. His back legs were so long that his but was higher than his head! He was the most social dog I ever own. We were sure he was gonna die to hip related issues but unfortunately he had an unexpected heart attack. He was healthy and didn't show any signs of heart problems. I miss him greatly.

[@Frank-sn4uz]

Thank you. My husband & I are considering an E Mastiff as my last child has moved out and I have retired. Your videos will educate us well. We look forward to watching all of them. We expect to be ready sometime Summer Fall 2023.

[@trinisuprazee]

fantastic information. very true as i've wanted a EM for years and done so much research it is not the correct fit for my super neat and tidy family and our new home perhaps one day

[@BigDogMom]

Thank you so much! I absolutely love that you've done your research and, while you feel drawn to EM's emotionally, you know they aren't the right fit. Boy, how I wish everyone would do that! ❤️

[@madyjules06]

Thank you so much for creating this video! (Enjoyed it so much I subbed 1/2 way through)😊 We are a Mastiff owning family and every member of our “crew” adores our beautiful Fawn female -> she has been an absolute joy every single day!! We have young kids who have grown up with her (as well as 3 cats who are so attached to our Mastiff that they follow her around the house & even sleep cuddled up to her! ) She (her name is Bella❤️) is a giant love bug. However the instant she suspects any danger to her family she immediately springs into protection/ guard mode. Her impressive intelligence & instant appropriate responsiveness to whatever situation she finds herself faced with has been amazing & deeply gratifying to watch. Early socialization, constant exposure to other people & dogs from puppyhood onwards & positive reinforcement training have brought out the very best in our girl. Also thanks for the outtakes!! They are hilarious & so true 🤣

[@BigDogMom]

Aww, thank you so much! Your girl sounds like she is ALL Mastiff! ❤️❤️ You are spot on about early socialization and training - while none of that can outweigh bad genetics, with good genetics, socialization, and training, you are well on your way to a true gentle giant! ❤️

[@amym3780]

Thank you! So very informative. I did some pretty extensive research before getting my sweet EM, Bruno, but there was some information in your video that came as news to me. New sub! Thx again

[@BigDogMom]

That makes me so happy to hear! Thank you!

[@joeyholthusen6495]

I grew up with a Saint bernard, they are a awesome breed as well. I live in north west Minnesota on the family farm. Plenty of room to play surrounded by thousands of acres of state forest. Wanna buy a gallon of milk. Well you gotta drive a hour minimum. Lol... awesome

[@Nellsbells79]

So glad to find this channel, watching this video with my 200 pound mastiff. He’s a lovely, sweet boy, the only downer is their life span… and the drool 😉

[@chrismoody1342]

I’m an adoptive parent of a male English Mastiff 5 years old at 30” and a trim 160 lb. My son also an owner caught wind of an owner who had become terminally ill and contacted him telling him he would take in his two Mastiff and find them good homes. We’ll long story short I became the adopter of one. Already named Barlow, I’ve fallen in love with this massive dog. I’ve had other big dogs, German Shepard, a Golden, and a Rottie. He is so loving and real pal to have at my side. As per habit my dogs go everywhere with me when possible and he wouldn’t have it any other way. By my own observations, Barlow is not near the big eater you would expect. He eats about 5 cups a day of kibble. About twice a week I cook him a nice chicken breast and mixed vegetables. He absolutely is not a drooler other than when salivating for his chicken dinner. He is however an extremely messy drinker which not a problem. He sheds half as much as the Rottie did which is a plus. He wants nothing more than to crawl up next to me and lay his head in my lap. He seldom is more than few yards away from me all hours of the day and night. He loves to be taken out in public where he garners mastiff attention and mastiff admiration. To date he has been great around other dogs who he pretty much ignores. Other than barking at strangers he’s never exhibited aggression. But his bark is as loud as they come. I love him so much I see another in my future. 😎👍👍

[@levilies9956]

My 6yr old (f) mastiff Paisley Park(180lbs) loves, absolutely loves carrots. I buy 10-15 lbs every couple weeks. She loves salads and any veggie. Not sure that it’s good or bad but it makes for bright orange poops all over the lawn. Good thing I have a giant yard and live on a lake in MN. She’s my second… if I could afford it I would have two as well. Wish she had a friend that could handle playing with her besides me as she can beat me up sometimes, lol. Big paws not intentional obviously. Love your videos. Thanks!

[@CarolLovesJesus]

So, so true. Our big baby is 10 mos old. Whew, did we learn a lot over the months. We also tried to educate and prepare ourselves prior to purchasing our new pup (english mastiff). We had a mastidane before him, which was also a giant, howeverl our experience with the english is totally different. Totally agree with the exercise!! Wow!! I'm worn out, daily. I'm glad I'm retired and have the extra time for him. Guard dog? Yes, long history of that, however our pup is so passive and gentle, maybe because he's still young. Pricey yes, agree, we feed him only the best and that can be really expensive in booth food and care, and he's no where near full grown yet. Yikes, I may have to come out of retirement! Lol. We have been doing a ton of socializing throughout his growth. He loves, loves kids! Also, I find he's passive and will let other dogs eat his food. He also let's smaller dogs be bullies, ha. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experiences. Your website and videos have helped us tremendously. Love, Max's mom. Yes, he has my heart fully ♥

[@BigDogMom]

Haha! Max sounds amazing and a true blessing for you! Your comment about coming out of retirement made me laugh out loud. Haha! You won't... but sometimes it feels like that for us too. One thing you will want to watch out for, and perhaps he's already through the second one already, but fear periods in adolescent Mastiffs can be nerve-wracking. I would not say your boy is passive - as Junior and Sulley will let others eat their food too - but he is confident enough in his skin that he feels no need to be reactive about stuff that might send other dogs into a frenzy over. Mastiffs are stoic, but when pushed or presented with an actual threat, your "passive" boy may just show a different side to his personality. A proper temperament will likely never have to do that... but, trust me, they will if they have to. Quick story... when Sulley - my CGC boy - was 9 months old, he was home with my kids and the babysitter while my husband and I were on a date night. When we got home the babysitter told us what happened while she was putting the kids to bed upstairs, someone started jiggling the handle of our front door. No knock. Just messing with the handle. Sulley immediately went downstairs and stood between the stairs and the front door, hair on end, hackles up, growling a low growl that none of us had ever heard before from him (and haven't again since). After a minute or two the person left, but Sulley stayed at the bottom of the steps until my husband and I got home. That experience really changed how I feel about Mastiff temperament. Sulley's temperament is what I would consider close to perfect for a Mastiff. We don't need to train the guard dog into them... they were bred for the job. ❤️

[@CarolLovesJesus]

@@BigDogMom thank you so much for sharing your story. Wow!! I can only imagine that moment when Sulley was at the door, ready to protect his family. The grooling/grawling sound someone heard on the other end, definitely sent someone packing. Good boy Sulley. How majestic these creatures truly are. Every day I am amazed by the love our Max brings. If I am sad, or having a bad day, he just looks into my eyes and my heart melts. I love it when he puts his heavy head across my chest. It makes everything all better. He is only 10 mos old and I already have to stop myself at the thought of knowing, time is so short and precious with him. So I soak up all the love and joy he brings each day, and I engrave these moments in my heart and mind. I think the lifespan is short, for angles too who pass through our lives moments in time. Ops, sorry, getting a little emotional there ;) Thank you again. I have learned so much from your website and I am truly grateful for the knowledge that you share. I referred to it often, and I'm constantly learning new things. Many thanks to you.

[@davetaylor526]

Thank-you for a measured and very factual portrait of the Mastiff, especially the correct nomenclature "Mastiff" . I've owned here in UK Mastiffs and bullmastiffs for over 30 yrs and am frequently asked all those questions and more. One thing I must mention and you did highlight it in your video is exercise, specifically puppies , too many ppl think that a lot of exercise is needed and that they should take their puppy on long walks, nothing could be more damaging, their growth plates are so vulnerable to damage that even the constant walking up and down stairs can cause irreparable damage. Infact most breeders here will refuse you a puppy if you intimate they will have to use stairs from day one . Luckily here in UK our yearly numbers of puppies bred is around 150 pups so homes are in great demand and most do go to very suitable or experienced homes . My avatar pic is my old boy at 13mths having won reserve dog at the oemc show 2011

[@_PikluOfficial]

I am the son of a breeder and breeding for 32 years myself. Born within 17 dogs. You are a true dog lover and real breeder trained properly. I like the Winifred Strickland styles. So I liked you. God bless you. Love and respect from India. 🙏✨

[@eEdJones]

Great outline concerning the Mastiff breed.

[@teri2657]

The takeouts at the end had me laughing🤣 great video!

[@BigDogMom]

Haha! Thank you! I consider these outtakes a little glimpse into what goes into creating a short video in the presence of Mastiffs. Haha! 💦

[@MastiffMomofFiona]

My Annie ran agility when young and has titles and now does nose work. She definitely needs her job. Also, in my opinion, because a Mastiff is smart, they make their own decisions. It’s not disobedience. Annie cracks me up when she considers her choices carefully. She is the best dog I’ve ever owned, or rather owned me. I agree with most of what you’ve said in this video. The breed is not for everyone.

[@madyjules06]

Oh Carol you said it girl… We have a 7 1/2 old female Mastiff and she is so clever that she astounds everyone. We actually have to spell words because she understands so much! It’s both hilarious & so joyous to share your life with these majestic doggos!

[@12tribesscattered31]

Yay I'm so glad you feed raw l!! I feed my dog raw and I'm thinking about getting a mastiff and so you are just what I need!

[@justjen139]

I have an English masifff mix. He is a wonderful dog but hhe can be a handful. Your information helped me a lot.

[@BigDogMom]

Yes, they can definitely be a lot of work for sure. So happy this video helped you!!

[@puglife5966]

I know this is a year old but thank you for the info, I have had Rottweilers, I now have a family and I wanted a big boy but not have to worry about an aggressive nature. My new pup has a pug as a big sister

[@BigDogMom]

You're welcome! What breed puppy did you end up getting?

[@puglife5966]

@@BigDogMom English Mastiff

[@dddpvt]

Xena, kitten eater, is a Small Mastiff, and extremely athletic and very quick. She is extremely protective, and when board a superb garbage dog!

[@aydan5154]

I love this video, you are on point with everything. My mastiff reminds me so much of yours, wouldn’t get any other breed❤️

[@BigDogMom]

Thank you so much! I am so happy you enjoyed it!

[@kyleadsit3634]

​@@BigDogMomBut she wasn't accurate with the exercise statement.

[@gmkgroup2459]

Amazing video. I own 2 mastiffs and a bullmastiff. Dino poops on kibble are a thing.

[@bobbyluckenbach]

Thank you for talking sense into me.

[@BigDogMom]

You are welcome! Not everyone is meant to be a Mastiff owner and it's totally ok. There are so many amazing dog breeds out there. Plenty of others to choose from.

[@ShonjiPowerOf2]

That's so true, people told me she shouldnt walk far or go down stairs but it's not true.I have a French×GDane so basically 2 mastiff breeds. She is 120lbs and 30 inches and loves to go for hiking adventures and is very much a natural guardian

[@rimbable]

Absolutely wonderful! What an informative video.

[@BigDogMom]

Thank you so much!!! I'm thrilled you liked it! If you didn't get to the outtakes, the end is hysterical. You will laugh out loud! 🤣💦

[@rimbable]

@@BigDogMom of course I did. That was my favorite part!!!

[@MegaMastiffman]

Great video my Mastiff loves to sit in the back yard and watch the birds fly around it’s hysterical he’s not aggressive or anything just very curious it’s very funny to watch

[@BigDogMom]

Haha! Mine do the same thing! They are so funny. We now have herds (is that the word...?) of wild turkey that come through our back yard. My boys just sit and watch them. The first time they barked a little, but now they are just curious. If I didn't think the turkeys would attack them, I might let the boys out to go sniff them. 🤣

[@stevewallace1387]

I'm looking at getting a South American mastiff in the future I live in England and like long walks so they are one of the high energy mastiffs I owned Irish wolfhounds in the past I love the big breeds

[@BigDogMom]

Are you referring to a Brazilian mastiff? That's the only one I've heard of from South America. There is the Boerboel that is from South Africa... but a very different dog for sure. That will probably be a good fit it sounds like. I will say my first English Mastiff, Maya, and Sulley, who we have now, have high energy and very much enjoy long walks. My Junior, not so much. Every dog is a little different. You are doing the right thing to find the right breed for your lifestyle. Great job! I love IW's as well!! Gorgeous majestic dogs!!

[@stevewallace1387]

@@BigDogMom sorry I meant South African my mistake lol

[@stephenbodholdt4326]

Great video, love them. I've owned Pitbulls, and was a Military police sentry dog handler in the late 60's and early 70's . Trained by the Air Force Sentry dog handler school at Lackland AFB. My wife has passed, iam almost 72 ,wondering it a Mastiff or Bull Mastiff or Bully would be a good choice. Shepherds are great but iam in South Carolina, very hot most of the year. Iam thinking and am aware of the awesome responsibility.

[@BigDogMom]

First and foremost, God bless you for your service! My whole life I've been fascinated by military and law enforcement K9's and their training, so it's wonderful to hear from you. I think you are on the right track in terms of which breed would be best for you. Keep in mind that we lived with Junior and Sulley in the Arizona desert for 12 years. They can do well in the heat if you have access to a pool, AC, etc. It's not ideal for them, but it is possible. I will say my boys are MUCH happier in Michigan and LOVE the winter. If you are familiar with military dogs, my guess is you will want an intelligent breed that you can be active with? Are you looking for a large dog or a giant breed?

[@aprilleerose]

I have one of each :)

[@jenniferrhoades4877]

I have a female English and A Dogue De Bordeaux AKA French masstiff male. I love both breeds In totally two different ways 🥰 definitely alot of love yet alot of work.

[@mandyyoungblood9765]

I am getting mixed answers on feeding Lg breed puppy verses adult due to protein amount. When you buy kibble for a puppy what would you do?

[@juanitarichards1074]

I had one of these. He was a gentle giant and a comical clown. He died when he was 10. I'll never stop missing my Barney boy.

[@sharisss94]

Hi thank you for this video! I'm confused on the exercise part, I'm getting a mastiff puppy in a few months and I've been told it's not good to exercise them for too long due to their joints and growing. Ive also been told they shouldn't go upstairs... any advice? This is very overwhelming

[@christrue6039]

Very good video! Thanks for doing this! And a pair of lovely dogs to boot!

[@thomaslau2362]

Mastiff used to guard castle and bring to war is a testament of this big dog ability. But to rear at home a bit too massive for it's size

[@kaynine1834]

Hi, a another Mastiff mom here, looooove my mastiffs❤❤❤❤

[@BigDogMom]

Thank you! I do as well! They are a wonderful breed, but not for everyone.

[@jamielavallie4182]

I got a question is my puppy abnormal he is 9 moths standing 31 inch at the withers and weighing in at 140 already

[@BigDogMom]

While 31" is very tall for that young of a puppy, I doubt he is abnormal. Remember, with young growing Mastiffs you want them to grow as slow as possible to prevent orthopedic issues. Are you still feeding 3x/day? If so, you could certainly back that down to 2x/day to help slow his growth. I would recommend working with a local Mastiff breeder to be sure he is growing normally. They can be a wonderful source of information over the life of your dog if they are a reputable preservation breeder.

[@michaeltavares1745]

I have mastiff puppy, 11 weeks, who is exact opposite of what you describe. Tooomuch energy. Constantly biting, nipping, almost bipolar. Growls, barks. Is it cause she is a puppy?

[@ravondalewis-sanon3920]

Any suggestions on good breeders? I love your passion for the mastiffs! My bf had an English mastiff (too much slobber and shed a lot) I loved him but lots of cleaning! I choose a bullmastiff for our family (Asher) was the best ever. Kids still miss him over a year ago. I think we are ready for another guy.

[@kevlarmouse939]

Mastiffs are easy to train.. On their terms YES! THIS!

[@BigDogMom]

Amen to that! The key is being more interesting that whatever they are currently interested in. 😂

[@lauraferreyra8489]

'Selective deafness' is the way I've heard it termed.

[@LylasDad]

I wish I found you before all the other videos lol - I’m torn 😞 trying to decide to adopt a puppy mastiff that really needs a home. Great info thank you very much

[@johni1622]

I've got an Old English Mastiff just under 2 y.o. he's my joy everyday. ❤️

[@ninji5226]

My nephew just got an English mastiff as kind of a reward for putting together 2 owners for breeding so he got a puppy. He knows about the breed as it's my other nephew and a good friend that has them but I don't think this is a breed that you just kind of say hey why not. Everyone gets big dog big money, but the living situation if you rent (he does) is going to get exponentially more difficult as is getting someone to watch the dog when your away. I'm going to point him to your channel to get an insiders perspective as I think he's biting off more than even a mastiff could chew (zinger)!!

[@scottrubino3972]

I have a 1/2 english 1/2 French mastiff, I feed her the recommended amount , but she has a more Dane shape, I've met both of her parents, why is she so slim around the belly?

[@Immagiraffe101]

If you want a mastiff, please get pet insurance!!!! It’s worth it weight in gold! Please trust me.

[@BigDogMom]

Oh yes, I couldn't agree more!!

[@aprilleerose]

Absolutely

[@RealDogBox]

I enjoyed this video. Aykan is not quite as big as your dogs but so many similarities since he's also a livestock guardian dog.

[@BigDogMom]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@toast47624]

The last minute was the best part of this video.

[@BigDogMom]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@jonsadevntures433]

Good video, and spot on!

[@BigDogMom]

Thank you so much!

[@aprilleerose]

My mastiff is amazing with my kids and I have SIX of them!

[@1960jammy]

Brilliant video! Loved the out takes😂🥰

[@stevespruill142]

Wait, what are these fasting days you speak of? I have a male who seems to do that upon occasion. Are u saying that's normal or good?

[@mandyholmberg5106]

I am just wondering do big dogs make good service dogs?

[@joyneville7246]

I just found you and sub to you. I have an English mastiff "Bruno", he just turned 1 and the hair/drool is crazy he is 180 lbs and growing 😅 these are great videos thank you im learning as I go, so its nice to get some questions answered. My dog was born with a hernia decended testicle, my vet is waiting for his weight to slow down before they do surgery since it was minor. My dog is learning alot of things but with encouragement of treats lol😂 And BTW I agree mastiff are messy, swiffer and paper towels are my best friend❤ ty for sharing❤

[@prasenjitpawar3231]

Am a great fan of English mastiff Madam

[@yvonnedallas4073]

So my female English mastiff is 8yrs old. She weighs 150 but she is opposite of what this lady said. She has very long legs very. She also is beyond energetic like a 3 yr old toddler. Also she does not drool. Only when she is like salivating for something which is not often. She does shed. She is on a raw diet. She is great with kids guarding and she is high maintenance. My baby is still in perfect health at her age no hip displasia nothing alot of that comes from the diet and not forcing the higher end of the weight spectrum. As far as maintenance its way less then a kid it's not as over whelming as one would make it sound. She is a lap dog great with other people and animals. Naturally has stepped in when needed. Great with depression. Able to comfort more then one family member. Bonded with each one of us individually. Also I would just like to specify my mastiff does not shake drool and stuff when she wants water she steps in tub turns it on drinks then turns it off no bs. But she always licks the left over around her mouth. She never like shakes like normal dogs do only when she is wet guess I got lucky.

[@devamp8671]

I have a brindle mastiff named Sully! He's my best friend.

[@BigDogMom]

I love it!! My Sulley is my heart dog for sure as well. ❤️

[@ajas7851]

Are saint Bernard's similar to English mastif in temperament???

[@kamabrune1471]

My sweet girl weighs 154. I feed her 4 ish cups a day She has not gained or lost weight. We got her when she was 2. We had a wonderful mastiff for about 9 years and her hips went out. Broke my heart. She weighed only 125 Just wanted to know what you thought about our new babies amount of food Also we just feed her dry dog food with some pumpkin in it Do you feed raw food? Our mastiff does not like meat She likes bread. So idk if she would eat raw food Thank you for any comments

[@runedahl1477]

Got a French mastiff. She is not as big as the English mastiff but has a similar appearance. My does not have a the black mask but the shape of the body is the same. Around year 1900 they crossed some English mastiff in order to get them larger. This was due to a supreme male that won a major dog show. The breed is a bit rough on the edges but has a heart of gold. The personality is great but she is kind and curious. Dribble a lot but are otherwise easy to maintain. Doesn’t bark much but you can hear her when she is in deep sleep or eating and drinking. That seems to be the same for most mastiffs. Also they require moderate exercise. In my opinion they are great dogs.

[@Just_A_Twig]

About the mastiffs being a guard dog I can agree, my dog is a guard dog and does all these things

[@hydroy1]

Feeding adult Mastiffs, feel their ribs. My 160lbs 5 year old gets between 2 1/2 cups a day up to 3 1/2 cups of dry as their ribs feel

[@BigDogMom]

This is great advice! You should definitely be able to feel their ribs if they are at a good weight. Thank you!

[@hydroy1]

@@BigDogMom Been dealing with dogs over 100 pounds for 60 years. The lower their healthy weight, the longer they live. I get 11 to 13 years out of my Mastiffs & Danes because they stay slim.

[@matthewsaucier8609]

A couple years ago I had to put my English mastiff to sleep. Her name was Abigail. She lived to be 12 and a half years old She was 75% English Mastiff 25% German Shepherd. I took her in as a puppy six weeks old, other coworkers from the company I worked for Took in the rest of the puppies, by the time Abigail was two years old she was the last living sibling. Two of them got put to sleep because the owners did not understand what it took to raise a English mastiff. One of them got bit by a rattlesnake The other one got into antifreeze. One of my memories. Abigail did not slobber or drool unless she drank a lot of water. Every time my mom came over to visit Abigail would run straight to the water bowl drink up a lot of water then run up to greet my mom and use her lap as a napkin. My mom would start screaming to get Abigail away from her😂 you could see Abigail laughing every time.

[@rootbeer1219]

And I've had my Mastiff for three years and just to have her be happy and healthy we've spend like 10.000$

[@BigDogMom]

They are not an inexpensive breed for sure! Definitely check out the second video in this series all about how much Mastiffs cost! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2HaeWewr92hg9k

[@englishmastifffoxyroxy1029]

Yes they are worth it,Beautiful Dogs 🐕 ❤️

[@aprilleerose]

My English Mastiff is the sweetest and best behaved boy in the world-besides my pit bull lol They are both my angels!

[@thomaslau2362]

What do u fees ur mastiff..... My dad feed roweiler with rice

[@BigDogMom]

I feed a mix of things, but mostly a raw food diet. ☺️

[@MastiffMomofFiona]

I’d never give up my Mastiff.

[@BigDogMom]

I feel the same way! ❤️

[@XerxesSings]

I love it. ❤️ I have a mastiff mix he's a big lunk and I adore him so much. He's the best dog.

[@lisashropshire4445]

You are so right good video

[@philipbuchsbaum9683]

I think that the Spanish Mastiff is on average both a fraction taller and heavier Great video Thanks

[@BigDogMom]

Thank you! You may be right about that. 😊

[@lauraferreyra8489]

How would you compare the temperaments of the two breeds?

[@philipbuchsbaum9683]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3nafWOmgrOSsJIsi=98RSqSwLX7gRaX8B See above re Spanish mastiff As a house pet the English is probably preferred However the Spanish is still bred as a working dog

[@jsjustinjames]

My English Mastiff is my best friend. He let's me know this every second of the day. He is my big handsome

[@evapetrankova3585]

❤ a great video and great dogs ❤❤❤

[@wanderlust...H]

Please give some tips on how to keep them lean.

[@BigDogMom]

This is a terrific question and I'll do a separate video on this! Thank you for the suggestion! The biggest tip for now would be to not over feed and make sure they are getting exercise daily. Aside from those two things, there are definitely other ideas I have which I'll share in a new video. 😊

[@wanderlust...H]

@@BigDogMom thanks 👍

[@magdalenasteplewski3963]

From my experience, walks longer than two-three blocks could contribute to problems with hips and are not advised for mastiff dog. Possibility of free running in the garden or yard is sufficient and the best way to exercise mastiff dog. From my experience mastiff don`t bark when in distress

[@BigDogMom]

Thank you for the comment. I don't believe I've ever heard the three block rule. I was always told never to walk your Mastiff further than you are willing to carry him home. An adult Mastiff can certainly walk further than three blocks safely, but a growing puppy (up to about 2 years old) could hurt themself if exercise is forced.

[@magdalenasteplewski3963]

@@BigDogMom Ha Ha! I am momma to 3 of them at the moment I prefer to give them free run in the garden. They are not very thrilled about going outside anyway. My last bunch, one before this one, would just stop walking if they had enough. It was advise given to me by very good vet . Throughout my life I had 12 mastiffs on different times. As far I`m familiar with the breed, I agree with the vet. My experience confirms this

[@heathermakin5953]

I'm a boerboel mastiff and English mastiff momma love em so much best dogs ever

[@BigDogMom]

I couldn't agree more! Thank you!

[@bh1264]

I call it 'SPOOGE' & YES it gets EVERYWHERE - from the ceilings to the floors, including walls, cupboards, doorknobs & handles! EVERYWHERE!

[@BigDogMom]

Hahaha!! Spooge! I love it. Yep, it's everywhere here, too!

[@davidmckinney6577]

Hello Stephanie I wrote you a long text I hope it doesn't go to spam section I thought I would write another text to tell you in case it did go to spam section so you can look at it. Please excuse my sentences I don't know if I worded everything just right I'm still a bundle of nerves after loosing my oldest baby boy bigfoot just three weeks ago today it's so hard I miss him more with every passing day I love him so much the last few minutes of his life I will never forget that way he looked at me so petyful like he was taking in my image for memory it just tears my heart out really... thank you very much for your very special comment you said to me in the last video take care of yourself and God bless you my friend 🙏 god bless

[@BigDogMom]

Aw, thank you. You take care of yourself. I know it's hard, but trust me when I tell you it will get better. God bless! 🙏🏻

[@davidmckinney6577]

@@BigDogMom hello Stephanie Big dog Mom give you big guys a good petting from me and Arnold..I wish I could send you some pictures of my dogs Bigfoot and Arnold and a video I made of them I have made several videos I am so glad I did I tried to watch one of my videos the other day and I had to stop it I just couldn't handle it. My little Arnold is a television dog he loves to watch tv his favorite show it's columbo he loves it and watches it in attention every Sunday night. Right now he is watching TV beaver cleaver. It's a beautiful day here today I think I will get Arnold ready in a few minutes and take him out to eat and visit my elderly friend of mine he is the one who I was talking about owning the dog chester the mastiff.. I will say one thing you never been kissed until you got kissed by him I miss him and his big kisses I remember when I used to go out there and visit my friend when I would get ready to leave is bend over and tell chester I'll see you later ol cheddar and he would stand up if he wasn't already and he would reach up and tilt his head and give me a big kiss like a person but only better he was a very good soul.. my friend love him so much he is going to be buried next to him...

[@lacrosseguy108]

i try to socalize my pup any chance i can and so far hes grown to be a gentle giant and i dont think hes ever barked at another dog. its funny watching people walking their dog and it starts barking and pulling towards mine and my pup ive noticed just sits down and looks back at the other dogs. he doesnt have much motivation to bark back or even go towards other dogs. but just observes and makes mental notes lol. i have a 6 month old brindle mastiff!

[@chairk4119]

I am a clean freak. But our Beau has made me relax. Slobber on kitchen cabnits and sofas has taught me that it is only stuff and can be cleaned. We/I love our Beau. But those farts require a gas mask. Lol

[@DFox-ud3gx]

My Mastiff gave me 10 great years of pure Love my ole English mastiff Mator was the Greatest dog I've ever had I also had a Neio Mastiff much thicker than ole English. Now I have a blk Lab .... I miss my mastiff beasts

[@DFox-ud3gx]

Just one more thing, money They cost a lot of money for the best breeder out there. So get about $5,000 and invest in a good fence plus their great house buddies you don't need a big home for the Mastiff I owen a rancher.

[@davidmckinney6577]

Hello Stephanie Big dog Mama 👋 good to see you again I'm still having a very hard time with loosing my boy bigfoot he passed away Three weeks today I miss him more with every passing day it's hard to give them up when you have had them so long my arnold the beagle he is doing better than he has been I've been taking him with me when I go places and it's helps him to get out of the house for a while he still goes to the backyard were he is buried and he will stay there for hours laying next to his grave.. lord I miss bigfoot so much I have his grave decorated up with flowers and butterflies he always liked butterflies and I have solar light butterflies and tin metal butterflies all around his grave I ordered him a black granite tombstone with his picture on it...I had a friend that had a mastiff dog named chester he called him ol cheddar he passed away four years ago from cancer he was twenty years old his vet said that chester was one for the record books that he never saw such a large dog live so long. Chester did really good never was sick a day till a almost week before he passed away we noticed that he was unstable on his feet one day and we called and made a appointment for the next day and the next day came and he was unable to get up and walk so I got help to load him up to take him to the doctor and we took him and the vet gave him some antibiotics and gabapentin and the next day he was just laying there pretty much out of it and his owner he was eighty four years old at the time he would lay down next to him on the floor to be with him and he said when he got up to go to another room ol Chester would holler out in a howl and he would come back and lay down next to him ol cheddar had to be next to him he would hold his paw but anyway we took him to see a different vet in the next county because it was in a Sunday when he got sicker and his regular vet wasn't open so we took him there and they came to the truck with a stretcher and took him in the emergency room and about a hour later the Dr Came in to talk to us about him and the Dr said that chester had several tumor in his abdomen and what happened he pretty much bled out in his abdomen and I remember that his neck was so swollen up and it was from all the blood loss and he said that he could give him blood and try to operate but with his age and condition he doesn't think it will work and he said that he was suffering so he talked him into just putting him down but when he was talking to him and me about him the nurse came in and said that he was passing away so the Dr asked us to come in the back with him and we went back and my friend was able to spend about a minute if that with him and chester open his eyes for the last time and his owner was kissing him and telling him he loves him and he passed away it was so hard on him he still talks about chester all the time he was like my dog Bigfoot he was one of a kind he was extremely over protective of his owner he was a very good soul. My friend is still alive and he just turned eighty eight years old. He bought chester a casket and vault from the funeral home and they brought it to my house because I took chester home with me to fix him up for the funeral his grandsons came to help me load him up to take him back home for the funeral the next day they had dropped off the metal burial vault at his house and brought the casket to my house which was a little spooky to say the least but I had him looking so good for his funeral I alot of time know people and they have a pet to pass away and I will go get them and bring them home and make a casket and take them back to them I love animals and love helping people but chester wasn't a full blooded mastiff he was mixed with maybe a blood hound maybe but he was a very special dog I've known him since he got him as a puppy he was a good hundred and fifty pounds.. I didn't want to bore you with all the details I thought I should tell all about him he was a very good soul and he has been missed for everyday he has been gone his owner RC has never been able to get over it he said that he was like his son and best friend poor ol fellow he will cry about him to this day but twenty years is a very long time.. I miss my bigfoot so much I'd give everything I own to have him back house and properties and everything I don't know we're I'd live but I would be happy to have him back but as we know it doesn't work that way.. take care of yourself and God bless you my friend 🙏

[@suederemer]

I am soo sorry for you obvious loss I hope you will feel better soon knowing that all of us big dog owners have lost one of our big buds go over the rainbow 🌈 bridge at one time and lived with the pain of having to go on without our our buddies 😢

[@davidmckinney6577]

@@suederemer it sure is hard to give them up I can tell you that for certain I think of him every day.

[@judah400yrs2]

What do you mean by kibble and raw diet feeding? Sorry if you have answered this question before.

[@pranayjaiswal4457]

Can mastiff live in town with limited lawn space

[@d.slifestyle3737]

u r totally right

[@360RooseveltSt]

Great info

[@wigglypaw]

tell people about slingers on the ceiling, and how you can’t clean them off windows, etc. lol

[@wanton1234]

1 of the most important facts about a mastiff, she left out. Mastiffs do NOT announce before they attack. I've experienced it and read several accounts. When you're in a crowd or in heavy foot traffic keep your hand on the dogs collar.