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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Mastiff Dogs: A Large Breed with the Heart of a Lion 1
  • Chapter One: Mastiff Physique and Temperament 4
  • The English Mastiff Official Breed Standard 5
  • Temperament 7
  • Chapter Two: Mastiff as Pets 10
  • Mastiff as Household Pets 11
  • Are they a good choice for first time owners? 11
  • What about prey drive? 11
  • What about playfulness? 12
  • What about adaptability? 12
  • What about separation anxiety? 13
  • What about excessive barking? 13
  • Do Mastiffs like water? 13
  • Are Mastiffs good watchdogs? 14
  • Trainability 15
  • Reinforcement Training 16
  • Handling Aggression 18
  • Children and Other Pets 20
  • Pros and Cons 22
  • Positives 22
  • Negatives 22
  • Chapter Three: Caring for a Mastiff 24
  • Caring for a Mastiff Puppy 25
  • Things you’ll need for your puppy 26
  • Keeping the noise down 27
  • Keeping vet appointments 28
  • What about older Mastiffs when they reach their senior years? 28
  • Exercise 31
  • Average Cost to Keep and Care for a Mastiff 33
  • Knowing How a Dog was Bred 34
  • Dogs and Children 36
  • Feeding 38
  • Feeding Guide for a Mastiff Puppy 40
  • Feeding guide for an adult Mastiff 42
  • Grooming 42
  • Chapter Four: Mastiff Buying Advice 44
  • Before You Buy 45
  • Other Factors to Consider 46
  • Chapter Five: Mastiff Health and Caring Tips 52
  • Common Health Issues of Mastiffs 53
  • What about spaying and neutering? 55
  • What about obesity problems? 55
  • What about allergies? 56
  • Participating in health schemes 57
  • What about breed specific breeding restrictions? 57
  • What about Assured Breeder Requirements? 57
  • Testing For Hip Dysplasia in Dogs 58
  • What is hip dysplasia? 59
  • Testing for Hip Dysplasia 60
  • Mastiff Dog Hereditary Health and Health Testing 62
  • Other Health Issues 66
  • Chapter Six: Breeding Mastiff 68
  • Gestation Period Calendar 69
  • Getting Ready For Birth 76
  • The First Stages of Labor 82
  • What Happens Once Labor is in Full Swing 86
  • Chapter Seven: Mastiff Breed Rating 89
  • Mastiff Breed Rating 90
  • Intelligence 100
  • Glossary of Dog Terms 102
  • Index 108
  • Photo Credits 112
  • References 113

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