Breed:	Mastiff
Country of Origin:	Britain
AKC Group:	Working
Function:	Watchdogging, guarding, police work, military work, search & rescue, and weight pulling.
Life Span:	10-12 years
Appearance:	Very large!
Color:	Golden fawn, light fawn, brindle, silver, tiger, and apricot
Coat Type:	Short and easy to groom
Grooming:	Brush with a firm bristle brush and wipe over with a piece of toweling or chamois for a gleaming finish. Bathe or dry shampoo when necessary.
Height:	From 27 inches
Weight:	From 150 pounds
Activity Level:	High
Watch Dog:	Yes
Protection:	Yes
Intelligence:	High
Trainability:	Medium-high
Good With Children:	Yes
Good With Pets:	If socialized early
Good With Strangers:	Yes
Character:	Friendly
Home Environment:	Fenced yard
Best Owner:	Firm
Potential Problems:
Behavior:
Physical:	Beware of hip dysplasia. As these dogs are prone to bloat, feed two or three small meals a day, instead of one large one. Also prone to CHD, gastric torsion, ectropion, PPM, vaginal hyperplasia, elbow dysplasia and PRA. Occasionally seen is cardiomyopathy.
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