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English Mastiff Dog Breed Information Guide

Learn about the English Mastiff dog. Decide if an English Mastiff puppy is the right choice for your family. Find a quality English Mastiff puppy for sale from a responsible English Mastiff breeder. Find information about training your English Mastiff dog or puppy. Also includes books on the English Mastiff dog breed, English Mastiff picture calendars and English Mastiff training reference guides.

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About English Mastiff Dogs

What the Lion is to the Cat
the Mastiff is to the Dog,
the noblest of the family; he stands alone,
and all others sink before him.
Cynographia Britannica - 1800

These large, powerful and majestic dogs have a very rich and colorful history, dating back many centuries.

The English Mastiff dog is thought to have descended from large mastiff-type dogs brought to Britain by the Phoenician traders as far back as the 6th century B.C. These dogs were crossed with local fighting dogs, and their offspring were used to hunt Wolves, and later as combatants in various blood sports, including fighting the lion and the bear. When the Romans arrived, they were so impressed with the Mastiff breed that they often took the dogs back to their arenas in Rome. The first and second World Wars reduced the breed's numbers in their British homeland, and there are presently more English Mastiffs in the United States than there are in its country of origin.

Thinking of adding an English Mastiff puppy to your family? Grand, but very good-natured; courageous yet docile and very dignified, the Mastiff is a sturdy companion and protection dog measuring 30 or more inches at the shoulder (females 2-1/2 inches less). It's coat is short and dense and comes in shades of apricot, silver fawn or dark fawn-brindle, all with darker muzzle, ears and nose. Regular, thorough brushing is all the grooming necessary.

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English Mastiff Dog Information

English Mastiff Dog and Puppy Central - Anything and everything you ever wanted to know about the English Mastiff dog. Includes an exhaustive list of links to information about the breed.

Mastiff Web - Features information on the breed including history, standards, temperament, training, chat, message board, art, pictures, programs, and games.

Dvf Mastiff.net - Provides pictures and information on the breed including health, titles, standard, information on progessive retinal atrophy, and free litter announcements.

Mastiff Breed Standard - Official description of the breed as provided by the American Kennel Club (AKC).

Mastiff Information - Information about Mastiff temperaments and links to lots of Mastiff related sites.

Origins of the Mastiff - Origins of one of the four main categories of dogs, dingoes, northern breeds, Greyhound and Mastiff, as proposed by Richard and Alice Fiennes.

English Mastiff Puppy Breeders

Dog and Puppy Central's English Mastiff Dog Breeders Directory - Find An English Mastiff puppy for sale from this list of English Mastiff dog breeders. Includes dog and puppy photos and complete contact information for each breeder listed.

English Mastiff Puppy Stork - Classified ads service offers current listings for English Mastiff puppies for sale.

Pet Net USA's Directory of Dog Breeders - Find dog breeders listed by state offering healthy, home raised puppies for sale to approved buyers. Shipping available from most breeders listed.

English Mastiff Dog Training

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Behavior and Training - Free information about instinct, socializing, housetraining and problems such as digging, chewing, and jumping up.

Basset Dog Trainers Network - Articles cover many areas including problem-solving, dog psychology and choosing a trainer.

Dog Training Basics - Free articles covering issues such as puppy control, working with rescued dogs and teaching leadership and respect.