Mastiff: A Comprehensive Guide to Owning and Caring for Your Dog by: Christina De-Lima-Netto Click to purchase online from the Dog Lover's Bookstore

Welcome to English Mastiff Dog and Puppy Central! English Mastiff Dog and Puppy Central is a comprehensive online resource for those exploring the possibility of adding a English Mastiff puppy to their family. This concise English Mastiff dog breed guide will answer any questions you may have about the English Mastiff dog breed.

What does a English Mastiff look like? What is the history of the English Mastiff and where does it come from? What kind of temperament does the English Mastiff have? Are English Mastiffs good with children? Do English Mastiffs have any special exercise or grooming needs? Where can I buy a healthy, home raised English Mastiff puppy from responsible English Mastiff dog breeders?

In addition to the wealth of English Mastiff dog breed information offered, English Mastiff Dog and Puppy Central also boasts a directory of English Mastiff Clubs and Rescues, English Mastiff Breed Information Resources, and our Dog Lover's Bookstore - featuring a number of titles about English Mastiffs.

Wondering what you should name your English Mastiff dog or puppy? We have also included a section featuring links to web sites where you can find a unique name for your English Mastiff dog or puppy.

We hope that you find your visit to English Mastiff and Puppy Central to be both educational and enjoyable! Best of luck in your quest to find the perfect English Mastiff puppy for your family.

English Mastiff Dog Breed Information

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The Mastiff: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet by: John M. Becknell Click to purchase online from the Dog Lover's Bookstore Height: 27.5-33 inches Weight: 175-190 lbs. Life Span: 8-10 yrs. Breed Group: Guardian 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 The English Mastiff is a large, powerful and majestic dog that has a very rich and colorful history, dating back many centuries. The English Mastiff 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 English Mastiff 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. Grand, but very good-natured; courageous yet docile and very dignified, the English Mastiff is a sturdy companion and protection dog measuring 30 or more inches at the shoulder (females 2-1/2 inches less). The English Mastiff'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 Breed Clubs

Club Français du Bullmastiff et du Mastiff The Mastiff Association - England. The aims of the Association are to encourage and foster responsible interest in the breed and to ensure that those who have bought, or who are contemplating buying a Mastiff, are fully aware of the advantages and disadvantages of such ownership. Mastiff Club of America, Inc. - Includes information about the MCOA National Specialty, MCOA Rescue and Health Committees, and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and Answers for Mastiffs. MCOA is the AKC parent club for the Mastiff. Mastiff Club of Victoria - Mastiff club located in Victoria, Australia. Information about Mastiff health and temperament, the club, club activities and events, and photo gallery. Mastiff Fanciers Of Western Canada - A CKC Regional Breed Club. Midwest Mastiff Fanciers - Regional Mastiff Club This is the Club that put on the National Specialty in 1999 in St. Louis and is putting on the National Specialty in 2000 in Oklahoma. North and East Mastiff Fanciers - Membership information, litter announcements. Pacific Northwest Mastiff Fanciers - Members primarily in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Canada. Club officers and board members, history, code of ethics, event calendar, rescue and links. Redwood Empire Mastiff Club - Mastiff Club on the West Coast, California.

English Mastiff Dog Breed Clubs: You can request to have your URL and description added to the information above. We do require that you place a reciprocal link to this page on your site's links or index page. Once this has been done, please contact our webmaster providing your web site URL, description and the location of our link on your web site.

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English Mastiff Dog Breed Rescues

Donations Needed! Mastiff Rescue - Ohio, Midwest and Eastern Region Mastiff Rescue - Southern California Canisolida Mastiff Rescue - A foster and retirement home to mastiffs with troubled pasts. Photographs of dogs available for adoption. Located in Ohio. Dundee K-9 Rescue - Michigan. Training, behavior modification, guard dog training, rescue, stud service, showing, boarding. Great Lakes Mastiff Rescue - Saving and helping dogs find forever homes in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri and Minnesota. Success stories, frequently asked questions, and photographs of dogs in need of homes. Mastiff Club Of America Rescue - MCOA Rescue/Placement Service exists to place stray or abandoned Mastiffs in good adoptive homes. Please, help us help them. Volunteers and homes needed. Fund raisers - T-shirts, buttons, and raffle tickets. Mastiff Haven - Rescuing all breeds. Located in Ashland, Ohio. Mastiff Rescue of the Great Lakes Region (IA,IL,IN,MI,MN,WI) - This is the regional site for MCOA Mastiff Rescue in the Great Lakes Region. Mastiff Rescue South Atlantic Region (SAR) - MCOA breed rescue for South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee. Mastiff available for adoption and past rescues. Pictures and descriptions. MCOA New England Mastiff Rescue - These web pages are devoted to the MCOA Rescue/Placement of Mastiffs in the following states: Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. MCOA Pacific Northwest Rescue - This is the official MCOA mastiff rescue site serving the Pacific Northwest Region (AK,MT,OR,WA). Pictures of available mastiffs are updated regularly. MCOA Rescue - Midwest South Region - Mastiff rescue in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. Mastiffs available for adoption, how to adopt, can you foster? MCOA Rescue - Western Region - Mastiffs available for adoption and Mastiffs who have been adopted. Lots of information about Rescue including contacts, family profile and breed information. Mountain States Mastiff Rescue - Specializes in finding homes for mastiffs that are either stray or abandoned by their owners. Site includes adoption information, success stories, poems, and descriptions and photos of available dogs. Old English Mastiff Trust Foundation - Deals with the problem of Mastiffs being sold at auctions and what can be done to help.

English Mastiff Dog Breed Rescues: You can request to have your URL and description added to the information above. We do require that you place a reciprocal link to this page on your site's links or index page. Once this has been done, please contact our webmaster providing your web site URL, description and the location of our link on your web site.

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English Mastiff Dog Breed Links

Mastiff Web   - Features information on the breed including history, standards, temperament, training, chat, message board, art, pictures, programs, and games. American Kennel Club Breed Standard - Description used to judge Mastiffs in AKC shows. Doc Rob's Library of Mastiff Medicine - Articles written by Robin M. Smith DVM. Many are Mastiff specific. Dvf Mastiff.net - Provides pictures and information on the breed including health, titles, standard, information on progessive retinal atrophy, and free litter announcements. English Mastiff Online Community - Submit and browse articles and stories about Mastiffs. Mastiff Health Mailing List - Dedicated to health and genetic problems plaguing Mastiffs and other giant breed dogs. All topics regarding the health of Mastiffs are discussed including man-made, genetic and environmental. Mastiff Information - Information about Mastiff temperaments and links to lots of Mastiff related sites. Mastiff Lists Central - Links to the 3 mailing lists at dogod.com, including the original mastiff mailing list. Mastiff Mailing List - Discussion group for Mastiff owners, breeders and show and obedience exhibitors. Mastiff Mailing List - How to subscribe to the unmoderated mastiff mailing list at mastiff@dogod.com. MCOA Mastiff Breed FAQ - From the Mastiff Club of America web site. Extensive set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and their answers. Also history, publications, list of clubs, and questions for breeders. 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. Therapeutic Companionship - Article in Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 1997 about some Mastiffs who are therapy dogs. UK Mastiff - A UK based meeting place and information exchange for people interested in the English Mastiff.

English Mastiff Dog Breed Information Sites: You can request to have your URL and description added to the information above. We do require that you place a reciprocal link to this page on your site's links or index page. Once this has been done, please contact our webmaster providing your web site URL, description and the location of our link on your web site.

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Mastiff Dog Breed Books

1. List Price: $8.95 Amazon.com's Price: $8.06 You Save: $0.89 (10%) Prices subject to change. Mastiffs: Everthing About Purchase, Care, Nutrition, Grooming, Behavior, and Training (Complete Pet Owner's Manual) by: Kim Campbell Thornton, Pam Tanzey 01 May, 1999 2. Amazon.com's Price: $19.95 Prices subject to change. Neapolitan Mastiff: A Comprehensive Owner's Guide (Kennel Club Dog Breed Series) by: Carol Paulsen 01 September, 2003 3. Amazon.com's Price: $14.95 Prices subject to change. Mastiff: A Comprehensive Guide to Owning and Caring for Your Dog (Kennel Club Dog Breed Series) by: Christina De-Lima-Netto 01 September, 2003 4. List Price: $14.04 Amazon.com's Price: $10.53 You Save: $3.51 (25%) Prices subject to change. The Mastiff: An Owner's Guideto a Happy Healthy Pet (Happy Healthy Pet) by: John M. Becknell 15 July, 1998 5. List Price: $28.50 Amazon.com's Price: $18.81 You Save: $9.69 (34%) Prices subject to change. The Mastiff: Aristocratic Guardian (The Pure Bred Series) by: Dee Dee Andersson 01 January, 1999 6. List Price: $9.95 Amazon.com's Price: $8.96 You Save: $0.99 (10%) Prices subject to change. Mastiffs (KW Dog) by: Marie A. Moore 01 June, 1997 7. List Price: $27.95 Amazon.com's Price: price not available Prices subject to change. The Complete Mastiff by: Betty Baxter, David Blaxter 01 May, 1993 8. List Price: $34.95 Amazon.com's Price: price not available Prices subject to change. The Ultimate Book of Mastiff Breeds by: Douglas Oliff 01 June, 1999 9. List Price: $24.95 Amazon.com's Price: $16.47 You Save: $8.48 (34%) Prices subject to change. The History And Management Of The Mastiff by: Elizabeth J. Baxter, Patricia B. Hoffman 30 April, 2004 10. List Price: $69.95 Amazon.com's Price: price not available Prices subject to change. The Official Book of the Neapolitan Mastiff by: Sherilyn K. Allen 01 May, 1996   page 1 of  3  1  2  3

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