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History
The English mastiff It is a breed of dog of large size type trotting and English origin.
The history of this dog goes back to the year 55 to. c., time when the legions invaded Great Britain and to his surprise had to face an enemy that had two curious assistants, two dogs with striking characteristics.
One of them was strong and robust both body and members, with a large head and a short but powerful jaw.
That dog is possibly the ancestor of the Bulldog, and part of the current Bullmastiff.
The other dog had dimensions that were scary, looked more like a lion than a dog. This specimen was a direct descendant of the Mastiffs 'Asiriobabilonians' who had traveled to England by the Phoenicians five centuries before the Roman invasion.
Before this beanpole, the 'molossians of Epirus' which the Romans brought with them as their war dogs, they looked like Chihuahuas...
So once conquered 'Britain', the Romans, they expanded his army with several copies of those giant and fearful dogs who called "Pugnaces Britannici" and they used them, mainly in typical shows of the time...
They faced these dogs with huge wild beasts in the arenas of circuses, there they participated in bloody fights against bulls, bears and other dogs. As well, they were used as guardians of herds, bodyguard, protectors and companions.
The English Mastiff or Mastiff, is descended directly from those dogs.
A Mastiff arrived in America aboard the Mayflower, name of the ship that transported the so-called "Pilgrims" from England (United Kingdom), to the coast of what is today the United States of America, in the year 1620.
They were the first settlers, in settling on the coast of Massachusetts, forming the Plymouth Colony, and with them the English Mastiff.
There is documentary evidence that the English Mastiff first arrived in America on the Mayflower., but the standardization of the breed in United States did not occur until the end of the 19th century.
By the end of the second world war, the mastiffs were almost extinct in England. But, with the flow of imports of United States and Canada, the breed resurfaced and today its existence is not in any danger in England and has gained much popularity in North America..
Physical characteristics
This is a race of powerful composition, burly, wide skull and the head usually has a square appearance.
Of size It must be very large and give the impression of power and strength, viewed from any angle. The body must be massive with great width and depth, especially between the Forelegs, cause these are well separated. While no height or weight have been specified for this race, the approximate height of 70 to 80 cm and the weight of 80 kg to 90 kg.
His hair is short and glued to the body and color may vary, while its snout, ears and nose, around the eyes is always black.
This is a particularly large dog that requires a correct diet and exercise. Normally live in 10 to 12 years.
Different colors are possible, for example, sand color, striped, brown or gray. Unfortunately the human tends to extremes and the mastiff was not spared from this.. So it has been raised bigger and heavier in recent decades.. His head has become increasingly massive and many folds have also been made. Giants could no longer reproduce naturally, they could no longer walk properly, his life expectancy was dramatically reduced.
Character and skills
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The Mastiff breed is a combination of greatness, dignity, and bravery; calm and affectionate towards his owner, but capable of protecting.
He is a well-mannered dog but you need enough field to stretch his long body. It is an extremely loyal breed and, Although it shows no excessively, It is true to his family and is very good with children.
But, It can be very jealous for the protection of owners and should be handled sensibly, as it is exceptionally powerful and can be difficult to control.
Seeks proximity to its humans. It is a reliable protector for them. In case of acute threat to your humans, will try to keep danger away from them by facing the attacker with his body, but it won't attack him anymore. His calm and serene temperament makes him a loyal and child-friendly companion, who forgives everything. It gets along very well with other pets.
English Mastiff Education
Keep in mind that in an adult mastiff the leash is only symbolically a control. The mastiff easily has the power to maneuver the other end of the line at will.. But you don't want to do it, at least if you have enjoyed the basics of a good education. The Mastiff is very easy to train. Only their stubbornness has to be broken here and here a consistent softness is needed.. He wants to follow his master and caretaker and he does it very reliably. It is an elementary duty of the owner of a Mastiff to pay attention to a consequent education already in the puppy. This alone and not the strap makes wonderful walks in nature possible, that together with this four-legged friend become a balm for the soul of agitated people.
Care and health English Mastiff
Caring for a healthy mastiff is not problematic. Brushing the coat once a week is enough.
Typical diseases
Gigantism with copies of more than 90 kg, sometimes up to 120 kg, unbalances the entire natural dog building plan. Serious gait damage is just one consequence, and life expectancy is also greatly reduced. Bad habit of strong folding of the head and body often leads to chronic inflammations. As in most large dogs, we see hip or elbow dysplasia. Eye and heart disease can occur more frequently with mastiffs – the rule is always: the more serious, the greater the risk.
Nutrition / Food
You need a lot of high quality food. Especially in the growth phase you need a professional nutrition plan. It is helpful to have a feeding bowl in a high position to counteract the risk of stomach twisting. You should always pay close attention to their weight.
Characteristics "English mastiff"
Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "English mastiff" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.
The life expectancy of the English Mastiff
Breeding errors, especially the tendency to gigantism, they have cost this dog, once extremely robust, many years of his life expectancy. Before they were 12, Today are 7 – 9 years.
Buy an English Mastiff
Buying a mastiff should be long-term and well-considered. You should carefully check if you have all the requirements to be able to spend many wonderful years with this giant.. If you are looking for a puppy, you must pay special attention that the dogs are not too massive. One should wonder about ancestors, its appearance, their illnesses, your age. Also to get a Mastiff with a stable character, you should just look directly at a serious breeder. For animal welfare reasons one should refrain from buying puppies from parents of more than 90 kg. Very occasionally there is also a mastiff in the animal shelter. Puppies raised in serious conditions cost around 2000 EUR.
Characteristics "English mastiff"
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Type and recognitions:
- FCI CLASSIFICATION:
- Group :
- Section : . .
Federations:
- – FCI – Pinscher and Schnauzer-Molossoid type dogs – Swiss Mountain Dogs and Cattledogs. Section 2.1 Molossoid, mastiff type. ⓘ
- – AKC – Dogs working ⓘ
- – ANKC – Group 6 (utility dogs) ⓘ
- – CKC – Group 3 – Working dogs ⓘ
- – KC – Working dogs ⓘ
- – NZKC – Utility dog ⓘ
- – UKC – Watchdog ⓘ
FCI breed standard "English mastiff"
Use:
Defense and guard dog.
General appearance:
View from any angle, the head, in its outline it appears well square. Width is a sought after characteristic and the width of the skull is equal to two thirds of the total length of the head.
The body, width, alto, long and strong build. The limbs are well apart and in aplomb. The musculature is clearly drawn.
The size ishighly desired, but onlyif it is on par with the build qualityand the correction is not maintained at all. Height and substance are two important points if they are correctly combined. Grand, powerful, well built.
IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: The length of the body from the tip of the shoulders to the tip of the ischium is greater than its height at the withers.
Combination of nobility and courage. Take it easy, affectionate with their owners, but good guardian.Usually indifferent to strangers, shyness is unacceptable.
Head:
---- Skull: The skull is wide between the ears. The forehead is smooth but wrinkles when the dog is attentive.. Eyebrows (supra-orbital arches) are slightly raised. The temporalis and masseter muscles are well developed. The cross section of the skull describes an arch. From the middle area between the eyes, a depression can be traced through the center of the forehead and extends to the middle of the skull., following the sagittal axis.
- Depression links (Stop): Stop between the eyes well marked but not abrupt.
facial region:
- Truffle: black. The nose, seen from the front, it is wide offering wide open nostrils and a profile view, it's flat (It is neither pointed nor retracted.).
- Snout: The snout is short, width between the eyes, remaining this wide to the end of the nose.
The muzzle is truncated, that is to say, cut into square, Its anterior surface forms a right angle with the upper line of the snout., having a great width from the upper anterior border to the lower jaw. The length of the muzzle is equal to one third of the total length of the head. Muzzle circumference, measured at the midpoint between the eyes and the nose, represents three fifths of the head, measured in front of the ears.When is at rest, any exaggeration of folds or excess skin is unacceptable in adult dogs.
- Lips: The lips are divergent, forming an obtuse angle in relation to the nasal septum (Septum). They are slightly hanging to offer a square profile.
- Jaws / Teeth: The lower jaw is wide to the end. Healthy canines, powerful and well separated.Level incisors (bite clamp, edge to edge) or lower projection in front of the upper ones (reverse scissor bite) but never so much that they are visible with the mouth closed.
- Cheeks: Well-developed temporal masseter and cheek muscles.
Eyes: Moderate size, well separated. Hazel eyes, as dark as possible. The conjunctiva not visible.Highly undesirable are the loose eyelids. Free from obvious eye problems.
Ears: Small, fine to the touch, well separated from each other.
High on the sides of the skull, in the form of prolonging the transverse upper profile. At rest, are placed flat adjacent to the cheeks.
Neck:
Slightly arched profile, medium length, very muscular. Its circumference is less around2,5 to 5 cm.of the head, measure in front of the ears.Body:
- top line: Level.
- Back: Wide and muscular.
- Pork loin: Wide and muscular, flat and very wide in females, slightly arched in males.
- Breast : Chest width, deep and well descended in the sternal region. Ribs well arched and well rounded. False ribs are long and well developed towards the back of the chest.
- Bottom line and belly: Flanks heavily lowered.
Tail:
High implanted, descending to the hocks or a little lower. Wide at birth and tapering to the extreme. Hangs right at rest, but in action it forms a curve, the end straightens; but it is never carried on the back.Tips
PREVIOUS MEMBERS:
- General appearance: Balanced and in harmony with the hind limbs.
- Shoulder: They are slightly oblique, powerful and very muscular.
- Arm: Slightly inclined, heavy and muscular. Elbows: Elbows are on the axis of the body.
- Forearm: Strong Member, rights placed well apart, big bones.
- Metacarpus: They are poised.
- Previous feet: Large, roundand tight. Well arched fingers. black nails.
LATER MEMBERS:
- General appearance: Very wide and muscular.Strength in the hind limbs is of utmost importance, cow hock in adult dogs is unacceptable.
- Legs: Well developed.
- Metatarsals: Angled hocks, well separated and always in aplomb both in season and on the move.
- Hind feet: Large, roundand tight. Well arched fingers. black nails.
Movement:
Powerful with easy limb extension. Push from the rear, fluid, Right, steps covering the surface. Top line stays level during movement. The tendency to pasuqueo is undesirable. Absolute correction is essential.Mantle
Fur: Short and flat on the body.But rough on the neck and shoulders.
Color: Tawny, apricot, or striped. In all cases the muzzle, ears and nose should be blackand the eyes are surrounded by blackextending upward.Excessive white color on the body is unacceptable, chest or feet.
Size and weight:
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Fouls:
Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered as a fault and the severity of this is considered to the degree of the deviation to the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog..
FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:
- Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
- Any dog showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..
- Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..
- Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with the typical conformation of the breed, should be used for parenting.
The latest changes are in bold.
TRANSLATION: Brígida Nestler / Original version: (IN).
Technical supervision: Miguel Angel Martinez
Source: F.C.I - International Cynological FederationAlternative names:
1. Mastiff, Old English Mastiff (English).
2. Old English Mastiff (French).
3. Old English Mastiff (German).
4. Mastiff inglês, Mastim inglês, Canis molossus, С. mastivus gladiator, Mastife inglês (Portuguese).
5. Old English Mastiff (español).