Mary Foster
Mastiffs are known to be gentle giants. They are big, powerful but very kind dogs. That is why today a lot of people want to have one of them at home. But there are some things you should definitely know to make sure that such a dog will become the best choice for you.
#1 Mastiffs are calm dogs; they are not tending to behave in an aggressive way😉
That is why they can easily become friends of any family, even with small children.
#2 They are really big😍
In fact, they can be up to 36 inches tall and 120-170 pounds for females and 160-230 for males.
#3 Mastiffs have much longer puppy phase compare to other breeds
And actually they don’t reach final mental and physical maturity until these dogs are 3 years old.
#4 Your dog will need a lot of space for activities
Be sure that you have a spacious fenced yard where your pet can do some activities. Moreover, to stay in good shape, these dogs need regular exercise. But they are bad jogging partners.
#5 They hate to stay alone
Mastiffs love companionship – a lot of it every day.
#6 Mastiffs need frequent and earlier socialization than the other breeds😃
These dogs are mostly polite with people and other dogs but sometimes they can be extremely shy or aggressive. That is why owners should continue this socialization throughout their life.