Ultimate Mastiff Breed Details
Ultimate Mastiffs are product of two very impressive breeds. Both the Dogue de Bordeaux and the Neapolitan Mastiff were loyal guardians of person and property; DDBs also have fighting history baiting bulls, bears, jaguars plus hunting boar (and, surprisingly, herding). These dogs were purposefully bred to look gargantuan and scary but they are pretty even-tempered and not usually aggressive. These loving, affectionate canines are recommended for an owners that have experience with large breeds. Consider the following Untimate Mastiff facts:
PROS
- Lovely companion for children
- Usually good with other pets
- Low maintenance coat
- Exercise needs are not too difficult for the average person
- Highly trainable for an experienced big dog owner
- Can spend reasonable amounts of time alone
- Not aggressive towards visitors
- Loyal, watchful and alert
- Looks and size are enough to deter many would-be intruders
- Sweet and loving temperament towards owner/family
- Enjoys moderate exercise with owner such as long walks, swimming, hiking
CONS
- Not an apartment dog, ideally needs a large yard
- Not hypoallergenic and drool will be abundant
- Needs about an hour of daily outdoor exercise
- May take extra patience to train and you must be capable of being dominant
- May be reserved around strangers
- Not an intensive workout partner
- Large size needs supervision around small children
- May be territorial towards other dogs