One of the biggest dog breeds in the world is the mastiff. This enormous dog has a noble, sympathetic, and devoted personality and large bones and muscles. Mastiffs make wonderful family pets since they are non-aggressive and incredibly gentle companions and family guardians. These brave but well-behaved dogs may fit in with most households.
Care as a Pet/ In Captivity
Mastiffs require routine grooming and care to stay looking and feeling their best. Although they aren’t thought to be very intelligent or trainable, it’s always a good idea to give them a little light obedience training to make sure they stay safe and make wonderful companions.
Exercise
Mastiffs are often quite peaceful animals (but not listless). While younger dogs are more playful, as they get older, they frequently develop an attractive trait of aloof laziness. Regular exercise will keep your Mastiff motivated and fit.
Mastiffs do better in chilly temperatures than in hot weather because they are a huge breed. In the summer, exercise your mastiff in the cooler hours of the day. Even in an apartment or home with a gated yard, they thrive indoors. However, if your living arrangement calls for climbing stairs, you might want to plan ahead as an older dog may find it challenging to do so.
Nutrition and Diet
To ensure that a Mastiff puppy grows consistently and not too quickly, feed them food designed especially for huge dogs. By doing this, the chance of adult-onset hip dysplasia can be decreased. Even if they are trim during their puppy years, puppies will still grow to their full size.
The daily dry food need for adult Mastiff dogs is six to eight cups, which should be divided into two meals to assist prevent bloating and stomach torsion. Consider looking into feeders that require slower eating. It is recommended to supply clean, fresh water at several times throughout the day for mastiffs because they are sloppy drinkers and have a lot of backwash into their water bowls. Additionally, they frequently pass gas.
Grooming
The Mastiff has a short coat that usually only requires basic maintenance (regular brushing, bathing, and nail trimming). This breed sheds on average a lot. The mastiff’s ears and any present facial skin folds should also be kept clean and dry. Keep drool towels close by because mastiffs are known to drool a lot and may share it when they shake their heads.
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