Are Mastiff Runners?

I was looking to purchase an English Mastiff, but one of the main reasons I have a dog is for its running with me. I just wanted to know if Mastiffs are good for running in the 10k zone? Any advice?

No. You may get a lean adolescent to run for a couple of miles, but as soon as it fills out, running will injure it.

For running, you can try a Retriever, Shepherds, a Border Collie, Weimeriner, dalmation. maybe some terriers (Jack Russell, scottie, schnauzer). Huskies may run if the weather is cool.

I don't know if whippets, greyhounds, borzoi will run with people.

I run with a Golden mix, and my vet told me two things:
First, not to run long distance until the dog was about 2 years old, so that his bones are stable. And second, that here in Texas that I should soak him in the summer before we go running. That seems to work very well for hot weather.

no way hosay i have an english bull mastiff and she is a lazy sod,,, they were originally a game keepers dog and are meant for sitting on people lol and defo not for speed but brilliant dogs non the less
i also had a boxer who would run and run forever may i suggest this as an alternative

NO they are too big of a dog! They are in the Giant bred of dogs. If you want a running partner than look at other dogs not a Giant breed at all. Much to hard on their joints and hips especially.

Well, it's kind of a heavily built dog...wouldn't be my first choice, that's for sure.

Why a mastiff- for protection?

If someone wanted a dog to take along on a run with them, it's not one that comes to mind, that's for sure.

Most large breed dogs are not of the running nature...they don't have the endurance...you could look into a leonberger...if you are wanting a giant breed dog...they are more agile and have a fair amount of endorance for the giant breeds...but i would bet that a mastiff is not the best running partner.

no way, mastiff are guarders, if you want a dog that'll run with you get a Greyhound, they are great runners. oh and leo's are not great runners either they are bigger than a mastiff. obviously she hasnt done her research. check them out -
http://www.leonbergerdogs.co.uk/images/b...

They are right they don't have good endurance.

If you want a good running dog go to the shelter where there are plenty of energetic dogs that need homes.

I have a rat terrier mix that runs alongside my bike for 5 hours as oong as I have enough water.

Not a mastiff.

My co-worker has an American Eskimo dog. Appparently he can't wear it out. He says it is incredibly smart and fun to train. I don't know if a greyhound would be as trainable.

Are you serious,a dog that will way over 100 pounds can't really run that fast or for that long

Mastiffs are not made for running . They mostly will snooze all day and drool . This is what this breed does droll and sleep because they're very inactive when in a house . They are very large dogs and have alot of weight . So thats why they're not made for running .

they are trotters like a rott