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Mastiff faqs Table of contents

Frequently Asked Questions about the Mastiff, also commonly referred to as the English or Old English Mastiff (OEM)

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1. Introduction and Legal Stuff
   
   
   • Introduction
     
     
   • Copyright
     
     
   • Disclaimer
     
     
   • Contributors
     
     
2. Questions Frequently Asked About the Mastiff
   
   
   • What is a Mastiff?
     
     
   • What is the Mastiff Club of America (MCOA)?
     
     
   • Where do Mastiffs come from?
     
     
   • What are Mastiffs good for?
     
     
   • Are all Mastiffs the same?
     
     
   • Are Mastiffs: aggressive?  easy to train?  fighters?  good guard dogs?  protective?  shy?
     
     
   • What are Mastiffs like in the house?
     
     
   • How much does a Mastiff:  cost?  eat?  weigh?
     
     
   • Do Mastiffs: bark much?  bite?  chew?  dig?  make good obedience dogs?  need a lot of exercise?  pass gas?  roam?  shed?  slobber?  smell?  snore?  live indoors or outdoors?
     
     
   
   
3. Even more Questions:
   
   
   • How are Mastiffs with: burglars, muggers and other miscreants?  other dogs?  other animals? strangers?  young children?
     
     
   • How long does a Mastiff live?
     
     
   • Can I get a white Mastiff? What colors can I get?
     
     
   • Male vs. female, which is friendlier? more protective? easier to train?
     
     
   • Is there anything special I should know about raising a Mastiff puppy - isn't it the same as any other breed?
     
     
   • How much training does a Mastiff need?
     
     
   • Do Mastiffs have any genetic health problems?
     
     
   • What are the common non-genetic health problems in Mastiffs?
     
     
   • What other problems do Mastiffs have?
      
   • What kind of a temperament does a Mastiff have?
     
     
   • What does a Mastiff eat?
     
     
   • What kind of living quarters does a Mastiff require? How about crating? Where do they sleep?
     
     
   • Does owning a Mastiff: Cost a lot? Require a lot of work?
     
     
   • Are you trying to talk me out of getting a Mastiff?
     
     
   • Where should I get a Mastiff?
     
     
   • Where can I get more information about Mastiffs?
     
     
   • How do I pick a Mastiff puppy?
     
     
   • What questions should I ask the breeder (and what answers should I get)?
     
     
   • What kind of toys and other paraphernalia do I need for my Mastiff?
     
     
   • Is that a Mastiff in: (a variety of TV shows/movies)
     
     
   • What's the difference between a Mastiff and a Bullmastiff?

 

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