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Below are a few tid-bits of information on the Most Popular Mastiffs and some Facts to know;
The Bullmastiff, is a
breed of large dog. A member of the Working Group,
it is large and solidly built, with a short muzzle. The Bullmastiff shares the
characteristics of Molosser dogs like it, and was originally developed by
19th-century gamekeepers to guard estates, finding and immobilize poachers.
The breed's bloodlines are drawn from the English
Mastiff and Old English Bulldog; it was recognized as a
purebred dog by the English Kennel Club in 1924. It is an athletic and muscular
dog, yet docile and obedient, traits which have made the breed popular as a
family pet.
A Bullmastiff should be confident, yet docile. A Bullmastiff is courageous, extremely loyal to its family, calm, and loving. Bullmastiffs become intensely attached to their families
Bullmastiffs can also get along with other dogs, but it is common for males not to get along with other males, they also may get along with the family house cat but, not with other strange animals. The Bullmastiff can get along extremely well with children provided the dog has been properly trained and socialized. Parental supervision must be maintained when they are with children; as with most large dogs, they may knock smaller children down accidentally.
A Bullmastiff, because of its history, is a very independent dog, and likes to make its own decisions. However, with good training, a Bullmastiff will look to its owner for "permission" to act on its instincts. Early socialization and obedience training with all members of the family will teach the dog to look to them before taking action. They are very athletic and muscular, making them incredibly fast and agile.
They were never bred for hunting purposes, and rarely show signs of aggression. The Bullmastiff is a sweet-natured breed.
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The Neapolitan Mastiff is fearless and extremely protective of its
home and family. They prefer to be with their family and to remain in
and around the home at all times. The Neapolitan Mastiff rarely barks
unless under provocation, renowned for sneaking up on intruders as
opposed to first alerting them of their presence.
Neos, as a breed, are extremely intelligent dogs with a tendency to be independent thinkers. They learn quickly, which is both good and bad, since this guardian breed needs extensive proper socialization to learn to accept strangers, especially within the home; without proper early socialization and training, these dogs are likely to become aggressive towards strangers and unfamiliar dogs. Like with other breeds, forceful training methods, "alpha roles", and a general "dominance" mentality will not work with these dogs, especially since it is difficult to try to physically dominate a dog that is as large as an adult; if you want a well mannered dog, prevent problems before they happen by using positive training methods, beginning socializing early, and continuing socializing throughout life.
The Neapolitan Mastiff is not a breed for most people, and certainly not a dog for beginners. As a general rule, Neapolitan Mastiffs are not appropriate for homes with small children, as Neos are large, powerful dogs and don't always know their own strength. Additionally, young children have young friends, and even with extensive socialization and training, Neapolitans will be wary of strangers and protective of their family, which can be disastrous for small children.
Additional protection training is unnecessary because they are natural guard dogs and always have been. As with every breed, obedience training is very important. The Mastino is very tolerant of pain due to the breed's early fighting background and the fact the skin is loose on the body, so it is important to routinely check for health problems, as a Neo may not behave differently when injured or ill. They also are renowned for drooling especially after drinking or if they get excited. Their temperament and protective instincts are noticeably sharper as compared to allied "heavy molosser" breeds such as the Dogue de Bordeaux, the English Mastiff, the Mastín Españ~ol etc. and therefore they have been used as a breed component in the development of many modern protection breeds such as the Swinford Bandog (also known as the American Bandog Mastiff) and others. This breed is not particularly dog-aggressive, but males are known to be very dominant and, at times, confrontational.
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The Cane Corso is an Italian breed
and the direct descendant of the Roman Molossian. For centuries Cane
Corsos have been outstanding guardians of property, family and
livestock. They defended the herds from large predators such as wolves
and bears and they have also been used to hunt wild boar, stag and bear.
The Cane Corso is intelligent, stable and active. His movement is powerful and effortless and he is considered to be unmatched as a watchdog. While affectionate with his family and loving to children, if necessary, he becomes a brave protector of both his family and property. Though wary of strangers, he should never be aggressive. The true Corso is indifferent when approached by strangers and will only react if a real threat is present
BullMastiff Rescue of Canada: http://bullmastiffrescueofcanada.wordpress.com/
Canadian Kennel Club: http://www.ckc.ca/en/
South African BoerBoel Association: http://boerboelworld.tripod.com/southafrican/
Mastiff Canada: http://www.mastiffcanada.org/
Breed Specific Legislation in Ontario: http://www.canadasguidetodogs.com/breederinfo11.htm
Petfinder Pet Listings: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/ON348.html
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