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14 Unusual Facts About The Gentle Giant Mastiff

Published: Mar 15, 2021 by Alka Polischuk · This post may contain affiliate links

The sensitive, calm, and self-assured Mastiff is a powerful dog with a barrel chest and a deep voice, and a long history. But most importantly, they make good guard dogs and cuddle companions. They will surely warm up your bed on even the coldest of nights! Wouldn't it be nice to more about them? Here are 14 unusual facts about these Gentle Giant Mastiffs.

#1 Mastiffs are the biggest dog breed in terms of mass
Gentle Giant Mastiff lying down on the pavement
#2 Mastiff makes a wonderful family pet, though his size makes him somewhat of a challenge to keep
Gentle Giant Mastiff lying down on the green grass with its nose touching the nose of a Jack russel sitting in front of him
#3 The heavy-boned Mastiff gives an impression of grandeur and dignity
a smiling brown Gentle Giant Mastiff with snow in its mouth
#4 The puppy phase is much longer in Mastiffs than in most other breeds
Gentle Giant Mastiff puppy sitting on the grass with fallen dried maple leaves
#5 Mastiffs are intelligent and want to please their people, but they can also be quite stubborn

 

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#6 They are wonderful at simply being a member of the family, but also make good watchdogs and therapy dogs
two Gentle Giant Mastiff lying down in the green field with tall grass and trees behind them
#7 Mastiffs are also great with kids – they are gentle, patient, and loving
a Gentle Giant Mastiff standing while looking sideways in the forest
#8 The Mastiff’s coat is short and close-lying
sad face of a Gentle Giant Mastiff
#9 You need a spacious home for them, good food, vet, training, toys to keep them healthy and happy
Gentle Giant Mastiff wearing a sunflower neck tie while staring with its adorable eyes
#10 The different breeds of Mastiff can have entirely different coat colors and texture
a dozen of Gentle Giant Mastiff puppies on the stairs
#11 Mastiff has become a very popular breed. They have been featured in many Hollywood movies also, such as, “Hotel for Dogs”, “RV”, “Transformer 2”, “Harry Potter” and many more
Harry Potter sitting on the chair with a Gentle Giant Mastiff sleeping on the floor
#12 They must not be fed too much or be made to do too much exercise
Gentle Giant Mastiff puppy wearing a pink floral around its neck with its mouth open in O-shape while sticking its tongue out
#13 They are very territorial and can become destructive if agitated or bored
Gentle Giant Mastiff lying down on the green grass in the yard under the sun with a bush of flowers behind him
#14 This dog can do anything to keep your family safe

Gentle Giant Mastiff puppy lying on top of a blanket in a defocused lights background

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