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Purchase from Reputable Mastiff Breeders

The best way to get a healthy, happy, quality Mastiff puppy is to purchase one directly from a reputable breeder. Reputable breeders put the welfare of their dogs and the improvement of the breed above their desire for financial gain. Reputable breeders will take back or replace a puppy who is found to have a congenital defect. 

The Mastiff Club of America offers its members an opportunity to be listed on the clubs Breeder Referral program for a monetary donation to the club. These members are members in good standing with the MCOA and whom adhere to the clubs Code of Ethics.  Though it is the recommendation of the club for all Mastiff breeders to health screen their Mastiffs, the club does not have the ability to mandate each of its members. So it is the advise of the club to all potential buyers to screen your breeder before purchasing a puppy. 

Have you also considered adopting a Rescue Mastiff? Visit the Mastiff Club of America’s Rescue page for more info.

Questions to ask Breeders

The following are offered as possible questions you should ask the breeder of a Mastiff puppy you are considering acquiring. The FAQ ‘Getting a Dog’ contains additional, more general questions you may also wish to ask. 

  • Do they health test?

    Are the parents proven to be clear of the genetic problems discussed in Mastiff Health and Mastiff Health Awards? Have the suggested tests been performed on the parents? What is the breadth of the testing - just the parents? older siblings? grandparents? aunts & uncles? The breeder should be willing and able to produce copies of all test results, at least for the parents - if not offered - ask for them! Health testing completed through the American Orthopedic Foundation for Animals can be looked up on their database by searching the listed parents full AKC registered names. Visit ofa.org for more information.

  • Why not?

    If the breeder doesn't test, ask why. Do NOT accept the answer that they don't test because they've never had a problem with something - how can they know they don't have a problem if they don't test? Do not accept their vet's opinion on hip dysplasia x-rays - a regular vet is not a trained radiologist - OFA uses three board certified radiologists to examine all x-rays.

  • How old is the Dam?

    How many times has she been bred? How far apart were the breedings? A Mastiff bitch should not be bred before 22 months of age nor after her 7th birthday; nor should her breedings, other than in exceptional cases, be closer together than 12 months.

  • What was the purpose of this breeding?

    Why did they choose the stud dog they used? What traits were they looking for? What improvements were they after? Are the breeders planning on keeping a puppy from this litter? If not, why not? If yes, how did they pick which one? A reputable Mastiff breeder will have a good reason for every breeding, either to improve their line or solidify and continue traits they already have. A reputable breeder will NOT be breeding just to have puppies to sell.

  • What faults do the dam and sire have?

    EVERY Mastiff has some faults. How has this breeding served to correct these faults? What are their good points?

  • What breed clubs do the breeders belong to?

    At a minimum, they should belong to the MCOA and/or one of regional Mastiff clubs, thus exhibiting an interest in supporting the future and direction of the breed, as well as being willing to place themselves under the oversight of their peers through the mechanism of the club's Code of Ethics.

  • Have the dam and sire been shown?

    Conformation showing is intended to identify the dogs that best fit the Mastiff standard; if the dogs haven't been shown, how do the breeders know, objectively, how well they are doing?

  • What are the living conditions of the breeder's dogs?

    Do they have adequate living space and room to exercise? Are the quarters clean and well kept? Is fresh water available?

  • What steps have the breeders taken to socialize the pups?

    Are they used to children? Other dogs? Other animals? Public places with lots of people? Early socialization is extremely important for a Mastiff; the lack of adequate socialization can cause serious problems later on.

  • What are the pups being fed?

    Are they being given supplements? If so, why? Mastiff pups will eventually grow to their genetically programmed size, it is much better for their health if they do so slowly. Good, quality food is usually all they need.

  • What are the terms of their contract?

    What guarantees do they offer? What conditions do they impose on your treatment and care of the dog? What penalties are imposed if you violate the terms of the contract? See section 4 of the MCOA Code of Ethics for a list of the minimum terms an MCOA breeder must include in their contract as well as other material they are required to supply to a puppy buyer.

MCOA BREEDER REFERRAL LISTINGS

The following is a list of reputable breeders (listed in alphabetical order by state) who are members of the Mastiff Club of America in good standing, and whom adhere to the clubs Code of Ethics

Caleya King – Vegreville, AL.
Bendegeit Mastiffs bendegeitmastiffs@hotmail.com
Doreen Dysert – Lake Havasu, AZ.
Marcy Mountain Mastiffs
ddysert34@gmail.com
Sandra Espig – Paso Robles, CA.
Nacimiento Mastiffs

sespig@live.com

Dick & Mary Greaver – Palmdale, CA.
Thundersky Mastiffs

greaver1@live.com 

Christie Lubbering  – Apple Valley, CA.
Granite Hill Mastiffs
lucyballfan2@yahoo.com

The Sanchez Family- Covina, CA.
Southport Mastiffs
danisanchez.southport@gmail.com

Karin Weseloh – Morgan Hill, CA.
Whispering Oaks Mastiffs
kweseloh@aol.com

Laura Watson – La Selva Beach, CA.
La Selva Beach Mastiffs
laura@watson-packer.com

Patti Wilkinson – Grass Valley, CA.
Rising Star Mastiffs
pwlknsn@att.net

Joann Viera – Lisbon, CT.
Mountainview Mastiffs
mtnviewmastiffs89@hotmail.com

Kimberly Harac & Les Evans DVM – Belleview, FL.
Impeccable Mastiffs
impeccablemastiffs@gmail.com 

None listed

Karen Pettry – Lake Villa, IL.
Kharisma Mastiffs
kharismamastiff@aol.com 
 
Erika Wepner – Sugar Grove, IL.
Pantheon Acres 
info@pantheonacres.com
  

None listed

None listed

None listed

Susan Bushika – Adams, MA.
Lakeside Mastiffs
sbushika@gmail.com

Deborah Falvo – Charlton, MA.
Masterpiece Mastiffs
masterpiecemastiffs@gmail.com
 
Mary Kuhn-Smola – Monson, MA.
Woodhill Mastiffs
ago8281@comcast.net 

Erika Marshall – Middleboro, MA.
Kyniska Mastiffs
erikam@kyniska.com    
Lisa Armstrong – Waseca, MN.
Epic Mastiffs  
lisaarmstrong15@yahoo.com 

Debbie Wuethevich – Gaylord, MN.
Lakeside Mastiffs of MN.
lakeside1959@embarqmail.com

Tricia Dalman – Kearney, MO.
Audacious Mastiffs
audaciousmastiffs@gmail.com 

None listed

None listed

None listed

None listed

Monica Baughman – Hebron, OH.
Hickory Creek
mbaughman@columbus.rr.com

Angela Dinneen – Pleasantville, OH.
Bittersweet Lane Mastiffs
a_dinneen@yahoo.com

Tammy Kinkade – Defiance, OH.
Eyota Mastiffs

eyotamastiffs@roadrunner.com 

Deanna Kneeland – Johnstown, OH.
Clover Valley Mastiffs 
deanna@notoriousmastiffs.com

Mitzi Walters – Dublin, OH.
Brazenhead Mastiffs
mitziwalters5@aol.com 

Amber Weiler – Mount Vernon, OH.
Weilers Gentle Giants
weilersgentlegiants@gmail.com
Laura Olsen – Sandy, OR.
Stonehaven Mastiffs 
lauraolsen64@icloud.com  

None listed

None listed

Kelli DeSoto – Floresville, TX.
Ashber Farm kdesota89@gmail.com

Lisa Eddy – Canyon, TX.
Gothic Mastiffs
Gothicmastiffs@gmail.com

Tara Gray – Gainesville, TX.
Rocking Oak Mastiffs
rockingoakmastiffs@gmail.com

Valarie Gutterson – Fredericksburg, TX.
Forrest Crowned Mastiffs
valerie@camelbacklaw.com

Marty Hancock – Denton, TX.
Bluebonnet Mastiffs
bluebonnetmastiffs@gmail.com

Elise Slone – Ft Worth, TX. 
Castle Lake Mastiffs
castlakemastiffs@gmail.com

None listed

Rebecca Davis Kennewick, WA.
River Valley Mastiffs
Dimples967@gmail.com

Jean Donaldson – Rochester, WA.
Selene Mastiffs
jeanmarie@selenemastiffs.com
 
Barbie Fiorentino – Spokane, WA.
Sassenach Mastiffs
ancistrus@gmail.com

Candace Holmes Davenport, WA.
Pioneer Mastiffs
pioneermastiffs@gmail.com
Carolyn Becker – Cedarburg, WI.
River Rock Mastiffs
cjbeck@aol.com

Dena Drozdoff – Stoughton, WI.
Fireside Mastiffs
firesidemastiffs00@gmail.com
 

Ken Koch- Homer, Alaska.
Maniac Mastiffs 
k9friends4u@hotmail.com

Terry Smith – Beebe, AR.
vonmozart01@gmail.com
Rachel Diller – Littleton, CO.
Magnum Mastiffs
magnummastiffs@gmail.com

None listed

Troy Lafata – Lawrenceville, GA.
Millennial Mastiffs
millennialmastiffs@comcast.net
 

None listed

Angela Cottrell- Whichita, KS.

acottrell1975@gmail.com

None listed

None listed

None listed

None listed

None listed

Heather Moore – Las Vegas, NV.
Eagle Clan Mastiffs
eagleclanmastiffs@gmail.com

None listed

Karen Paquette – Port Byron, NY.
Braveheart Mastiffs
bigpaws777@tds.net

Kelly Verbridge – Williamson, NY.
Harvest Haze Mastiffs
farmdograw@yahoo.com

Traci Weaver – Wyoming, NY.
Hrothgar Mastiffs
hrothgarmastiffs@gmail.com 

None listed

Cynthia Luper – Westville, OK.
Lupers Country Critters
cyndijo505@yahoo.com
Kathy Stiger – PA.
Millridge Mastiffs
millridgemast@gmail.com 

Robin Tabor – Royersford, PA.
True Story Mastiffs
truestorymast@gmail.com
Karen Loving – Landrum, SC.
Looking Glass Mastiffs
karenlovin@aol.com
Mark & Jann Lanz – TN.
Goldleaf Mastiffs
timber@pacific.net
Stephanie Howells – West Valley, UT.
Highlander Mastiffs
showells47@gmail.com

Karen Park – Layton, UT.
Manoah Mastiffs
manoahmastiffs@gmail.com 

 

Tina Woods – Pleasant View, UT.  
Jadem Mastiffs jademmastiffs@gmail.com
Becky Cooper– Warrenton, VA.
Coopers Mastiffs
b24mastiff@aol.com 

 

Domenic, Jayna & Alexandra Marcelli– Troy, VA.
Hooligan Mastiffs
info@hooliganmastiffs.com

None listed

None listed

MCOA BREEDERS IN OTHER COUNTRIES

The following is a list of reputable breeders (listed in alphabetical order by country) whom are members of the Mastiff Club of America in good standing, and adhere to the clubs Code of Ethics

Jane Mitchell – Orangeville, ONT.
Nottinghills Mastiffs
nottinghillmastiffs@yahoo.ca

Joanne Swift – Osgoode, ONT.
Knighterrant Mastiffs
kmastiff@knighterrantmastiffs.com
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