Hi um how much do you spend on your mastiff monthly? Could you itemize it, like, I spend __ money on food per month.
Also, um if you are or know of a breeder of English mastiffs who checks for hip and elbow dyplasia and PRA, and you socialize your puppies with children, please give me your website.
Also, any other mastiff tips would be fantastic. I own a mastiff who is currently eight and a half months old and I have had him since the age of 9 weeks. I spend about fifty dollars a month on food and spent a few hundred dollars on a puppy plan to pay for his shots and check ups that lasted up until a few months ago. As with most dogs, there was a cost of a crate, leash, collar, toys, etc but for mastiffs, because of their size, XXL stuff costs more as one would expect. Also they grow so quickly that some stuff needs to be replaced at an alarming rate and this adds up. It takes about two years for them to reach their full size. Mine arrived here in Nov at 23 lbs and is now over 130 or so.
I dont agree with some of the temperament description from one of the previous posters. They are certainly intelligent and huge but they are also excellent family dogs, very loyal, extremely laid back and docile with children. I have had nothing but good experiences with my mastiff and have no regrets whatsoever in choosing this breed. I love large dogs and always have so of course this would be a must to owning a mastiff. I have done obedience training with him from the beginning and he is great on a leash now and knows many tricks, listening to me and responding to me as the pack leader. I think this type of training should be done with all animals so that they are happy, secure and safe around others but of course with a mastiff you have a lot of extra incentive in that they are going to be stronger than you and quickly so the training cannot be put off.
I run a mastiff group and we are all completely devoted to these gentle giants. They are wonderful dogs for a family to have and although there are exceptions to every breed, all testimonials of members in my group indicate that they are absolutely gentle and excellent with even very small children. I also teach violin students ranging from four years up and he is wonderful with all of them. I would recommend this breed to anyone who wants a very large dog who is family friendly. They need very little exercise and mainly lay around the house so this is not a dog you need to run around or exercise with like a lab or border collie. In fact, I was told not to over exercise him and to let him grow peacefully for the first nine months. Mine takes two long walks a day and is completely done after that. Anything beyond that and he is down for the count for the entire day and then some.
I hope this helps. If you read on the internet about mastiffs, I would bet you run into a lot of the descriptions I just gave you. I don't have a mastiff, but I can help you with an estimate cost. But first, if you can't afford a dog, please don't get one. Please don't breed you dog either. Go to a shelter and adopt a homeless dog. Ok,
food is about $50 a month
toys- $30
treats- $10
vet- $100 a year (assuming he has no health problems)
Annually you will spend more than $1000 Information, Facts & Origins of the Mastiff Dog Breed
The Mastiff originates from England and was bred originally for dog fighting, bull-baiting and bearbaiting but later for hunting and guarding. A fierce War Dog and used by the Romans for an attraction in the arena. It's origins can be dated back to antiquity. The Mastiff is also known by the other name of the English mastiff. This dog is classified as one of the Working Dog Group which we go on to describe in detail in the section at the bottom of this page. The Mastiff was first Registered by the AKC (American Kennel Club) in 1885.
Description of the Mastiff Dog Character and Temperament
Working dogs, like the Mastiff, are medium to giant size and are strong, often independent, domineering and difficult to manage. This, together with the immense sizes of many of the breeds, make many of the working dogs unsuitable as a normal family pet or first time dog owners. These dogs require firm control and must be properly trained. Formal obedience training should include a proper socialising program. Training need not be difficult as Working dog breeds are generally quick to learn and intelligent. Some of the working dog breeds are easier to handle such as the Newfoundland dog, the Portuguese Water Dog, the Samoyed and the Saint Bernard.
Description of the Mastiff Dog and Puppies - Coat and Colours information
The Mastiff's coat is normally a shade of fawn, apricot and brindle with black around the face. The straight outer coat with a dense undercoat.
Dog Health information - potential health problems of the Mastiffs
All owners of dogs and puppies are concerned about the health care of their pets and just as with humans dog health issues arise from time to time. Resolving dog health problems, including those of the Mastiff, can prove to be costly and it would be wise to consider the benefits of obtaining dog health insurance. Diseases in dogs may occur because of trauma, infection, immune system abnormalities, genetic factors, or degenerative conditions. Common health problems and questions occur in relation to the Bones, Joints, Muscles, Nerves, Ears, Eyes, Teeth and the Mouth. Other, more serious, issues can relate to the Digestive System, Heart & Respiratory Systems, Immune & Blood Systems, Reproduction and Urinary Systems. Potential health problems of the Mastiff can include:
Hip Dysplasia (abnormal development of hip joints referred to as CHD - Canine Hip and Elbow Dysplasia)
Entropion (the inversion, or turning inward, of the border of the eyelid against the eyeball)
Gastric Torsion
Online Encyclopaedia of Common Dog Health Problems
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Online Encyclopaedia of Common Dog Health Problems
This describes the most common canine health problems concisely but simply without using medical jargon. A section on Dog and Puppy Vaccinations is also included offering information on each of the diseases, symptoms and effects for which immunization vaccines are available. Not sure of the name of the dog or puppy illness? A Dog Symptom Sorter is also featured. The Online Encyclopaedia of Common Dog Health Problems should only be used as an informational guide and when and if any dog or puppies health problems occur it is essential to raise any questions you may have with a Dog Health care professional.
Information on Grooming and Care of the Mastiff Dog Breed
The Mastiff requires weekly care and grooming. All dog breeds require a certain amount of grooming and care is necessary to keep dogs and puppies looking at their best. Grooming consists of not only brushing out the coat and bathing but also giving attention to the eyes, teeth, ears, feet and nails. A regular routine also ensures that any potential health problems are identified as quickly as possible, especially important in puppies and older Mastiff dogs.
Life Expectancy information of the Mastiff Dog Breed
The life expectancy for this particular breed is 8 鈥?10 years.
Age comparison between the Mastiff Dog Breed and a Human
Age comparisons between dogs and humans are always a matter of debate - we hope that the following information clarifies the situation. After the first year of life, a dog is equivalent to sixteen human years. After two years, they are equivalent to a 24 year old, at three years a 30 year old, and each year after, add 5 human years to determine a dog's age.
The Pictures reflect the Size of Adults - not Children and Puppies!
The pictures above allow for a useful comparison of sizes providing an accurate portrait of the size of an average Mastiff - essential information but unique to this site. It should also be noted that the pictures feature adults. The size of puppies are naturally considerably smaller and the full grown size of the animal can easily be forgotten when confronted with cute puppies! The slogan " A dog isn't just for Christmas - it's for life!" was necessitated by well meaning people buying puppies at the Christmas, unaware of the puppies growth rate. The pictures provided make it extremely clear exactly how small puppies will develop and whether it will suit the life and living conditions of the family.
Mastiff Dog - Puppies Info and Names
The Puppies section, accessed via the Site Index, provides detailed information about Choosing the right puppy, Puppy Training, Puppy Care and Puppy Behavior, Growth & Development. We recommend that the following considerations should always be taken into account when choosing puppies:
Budget - Purchasing, training, equipment, medication and feeding costs of the breed
Convenience and Grooming time e.g. long or short hair
Personal situation - time available and medical conditions such as allergies, asthma or back pain
Exercising requirements for the Mastiff breed
Living Conditions for the dog breed - suitability for puppies
Family - child suitability
Puppy and Dog Names - The Importance of choosing the right names
Working Dog Breed Information
Dogs in the Working group, which include the Mastiff, were developed to perform a wide variety of tasks, such as herding, droving, pulling, hauling, herding, hunting, rescuing and guarding. The very nature of many of these tasks require a big, strong dog. These dogs have a long and close association with man and have provided invaluable help to their owners. The working dogs are generally large, intelligent, and protective of their masters. Working dogs have always been viewed as real assets to their owners and have worked with man replacing larger animals such as horses when none such animals were available. Advanced technology and machinery have negated some of the working requirements of these dogs but strength, courage and a fast reactions ensure that this partnership will continue long into the future.
Working Dog Breed Duties and Tasks
Characteristics and features of Working Dogs have been introduced and strengthened by breeding with animals who already demonstrated the desired traits. Breeding for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century. Before this time dogs and puppies were bred to increase useful abilities and traits helpful for the duties they were intended for. Thus, the various Working breeds, including the Mastiff, were introduced to help man according to his specific requirements such as:
Guarding premises
Herding or Droving various animals including cattle and reindeer
Pulling or hauling various vehicles such as carts and sleds
Hunting which could range from all kinds of smaller animals to big game including lions and tigers
Performing water and mountain rescues
In this day and age not every Mastiff might be called to undertake these tasks, but nevertheless, they still harbour the skills and characteristics that made the original Mastiff breeding program successful. Many of the Working dogs group are still gainfully employed as:
Guard Dogs
Police dogs
Sled dogs
Rescue dogs
Examples of other Breeds within the Working Dog Group
The Working group includes the Mastiff and all of the following breeds:
Akitas, Alaskan Malamutes, Anatolian Shepherds, Bernese Mountains, Boxers, Bullmastiffs, Doberman Pinschers, German Pinschers, Giant Schnauzers, Great Danes, Great Pyrenees, Greater Swiss Mountains, Komondors, Kuvasz, Mastiffs, Newfoundlands, Portuguese Waters, Rottweilers, Saint Bernards, Samoyeds, Siberian Huskys and Standard Schnauzers. Pictures and information about all of the above Working breeds, together with all other dog groups, may be found on this website via the following links:
food-----100 x 12=1200
toys------ 10x12= 120
treats-------20x12= 240
shots-------40x2= 80
rabies------20x1= 20
hope you enjoy your new friend for life i have a mastiff pup. hes 5 months old and we r in canada and i spend about 85 bucks a month on food. i buy 2 $42 bags of summit a month. i feel he is a small eater cause he only eats 5 cups of food a day. some mastiff pups eat 8 to 10 cups a day.some even more. for toys i head to the second hand shop and grab him some stuffies and balls. so maybe about 5 bucks a month on toys but heck u could spend $10-$20. i would definatly figure about 50-100 bucks a month to raise a mastiff, that way if it isnt as much u have a few extra bucks to spend on him/her. its always better to have more than not enough. and for the first year its more for vetcause ur pup will need 2 sets of shots at 40 bucks each (cheaper in the states)and then needs a rabies at 20 bucks. but after that first year then its only bout 40 bucks for a yearly check up(shots and examanation) providing all goes well. theres also a crate if u crate them. actually mabe 2 crates. i used my older dogs crate for the first 2 months and then went and got a wire crate for 100 bucks. and am noticing now that he is rapidly out growin it..lol. he has went threw 3 collers at 5 bucks each. his forever coller is still to big but that cost me 30 bucks. also theres the cost of obedience classes. not sure what they cost but its about 80 bucks for a puppy kindergarden class for 8 weeks. lots of stuff to think about.
so in canada for first year it would be
food-----100 x 12=1200
toys------ 10x12= 120
treats-------20x12= 240
shots-------40x2= 80
rabies------20x1= 20
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$1660 atleast for the first year. but in the states it is probably only about 75 percent of that cost. and
crates about $150
collers about $50 for a few
leashes about $50
knowin me i likly forgot some stuff but theres and idea. |
