NAME: American Mastiff
OTHER NAMES: Mastiff Dog
ORIGIN: United States
SIZE TYPE: Large Dog Breeds
BREED GROUP: Working dog breeds
LIFE SPAN: 10 -12 years
TEMPERAMENT: Dignified, Affectionate, Good-natured, Courageous, Calm, Protective
HEIGHT MALE: 32–36 in (81–91 cm)
FEMALE: 28–34 in (71–86 cm)
WEIGHT MALE: 73–91 kg (160–200 lb)+
FEMALE: 64–82 kilograms (140–180 lb)
COLORS: Colors are fawn, apricot and brindle. White markings acceptable on feet, chest and chin/nose.
OVERVIEW
American Mastiff dog comes in colors like beige, apricot and brindle. Puppies are born dark and tend to lighten as they age. American Mastiffs attain their true colors at the age of about one year. White markings on the chin, chest and feet are acceptable. All American Mastiffs must have a black mask in order to meet the breed standard. The head should be wide, heavy and rectangular in shape with high-set ears rounded. A medium sized muzzle should be well proportioned with the rest of the head. The neck should be strong with a slight arch, leading to the back straight and muscular. The chest should be deep, broad and well rounded. The front legs should be strong, straight and well separated, while the hind legs should be wide and parallel. The dog should be 32 to 36 inches at the shoulder with females standing 28 to 34. American Mastiff puppies are usually dark in color, but as they mature their color tends to lighten. Common colors are fawn American Mastiff, apricot and brindle. The dog must have a temperament that is loving and devoted to his family, especially children. A loyal and calm dog, the American Mastiff should be non-aggressive, except when his family is threatened. In such cases, they become fierce and courageous guard dogs.
BODY TYPE
Height: Females 28-34 inches. Males 32-36 inches. Weight: Females 140-180 + pounds. Men 160-200 + pounds
COAT
Smooth, short-haired and easy to groom
COLOR
Colors are fawn, apricot and brindle. White markings acceptable on feet, chest and chin/nose.
TEMPERAMENT
Dignified, Affectionate, Good-natured, Courageous, Calm, Protective
OTHER NAMES: Mastiff Dog
ORIGIN: United States
SIZE TYPE: Large Dog Breeds
BREED GROUP: Working dog breeds
LIFE SPAN: 10 -12 years
TEMPERAMENT: Dignified, Affectionate, Good-natured, Courageous, Calm, Protective
HEIGHT MALE: 32–36 in (81–91 cm)
FEMALE: 28–34 in (71–86 cm)
WEIGHT MALE: 73–91 kg (160–200 lb)+
FEMALE: 64–82 kilograms (140–180 lb)
COLORS: Colors are fawn, apricot and brindle. White markings acceptable on feet, chest and chin/nose.
OVERVIEW
American Mastiff dog comes in colors like beige, apricot and brindle. Puppies are born dark and tend to lighten as they age. American Mastiffs attain their true colors at the age of about one year. White markings on the chin, chest and feet are acceptable. All American Mastiffs must have a black mask in order to meet the breed standard. The head should be wide, heavy and rectangular in shape with high-set ears rounded. A medium sized muzzle should be well proportioned with the rest of the head. The neck should be strong with a slight arch, leading to the back straight and muscular. The chest should be deep, broad and well rounded. The front legs should be strong, straight and well separated, while the hind legs should be wide and parallel. The dog should be 32 to 36 inches at the shoulder with females standing 28 to 34. American Mastiff puppies are usually dark in color, but as they mature their color tends to lighten. Common colors are fawn American Mastiff, apricot and brindle. The dog must have a temperament that is loving and devoted to his family, especially children. A loyal and calm dog, the American Mastiff should be non-aggressive, except when his family is threatened. In such cases, they become fierce and courageous guard dogs.
BODY TYPE
Height: Females 28-34 inches. Males 32-36 inches. Weight: Females 140-180 + pounds. Men 160-200 + pounds
COAT
Smooth, short-haired and easy to groom
COLOR
Colors are fawn, apricot and brindle. White markings acceptable on feet, chest and chin/nose.
TEMPERAMENT
Dignified, Affectionate, Good-natured, Courageous, Calm, Protective