What is a Muscle Mastiff?

A Muscle Mastiff is considered to be a hybrid dog. This means it's a cross breed between two pure bred dogs. Breeding a Doque de Bordeaux and a Mastiff will result in a Muscle Mastiff. Little remains known about this breed because it's still a fairly new breed of dog. Generally, Muscle Mastiffs maintain the traits of the Mastiff breed.

General Information

Male Muscle Mastiffs can reach up to 30 inches in height from the ground to the shoulder, while females are generally about 27 inches. A male can weight up to 175 pounds, and female Muscle Mastiff can have an average weight of up to 130 pounds. Muscle Mastiff have a powerful and sturdy physique, which promotes their capabilities as a working dog.

Muscle Mastiffs have a short coat that can range in color, but can typically be found in shades of tan and golden. Their outer coot is very coarse while the under coat remains dense and short. The muzzle, ears, and nose are always darker in color than the coat of the rest of the body.

Muscle Mastiffs are very heavy and muscular. Their overall build shows their power and dignity filled stance. Muscle Mastiffs grow rapidly during the first 12 months of life, but are not considered full grown for at least three to four years.

Temperament and Demeanor

Muscle Mastiffs are very versatile working dogs because of their calm and courageous demeanor. Due to their versatile working abilities, Muscle Mastiffs can typically be found as search and rescue dogs, therapy dogs, and even for sporting events, such as carting. Not only are Muscle Mastiffs great working dogs, but great family dogs as well. They become very protective of families and act as great guard dogs.

Muscle Mastiffs are very sensitive and require early socialization. If they are not socialized early they can show signs of nervousness and aggression with strangers. Basic obedience training needs to start at an early age as well because of their size. Because Muscle Mastiffs are sensitive, they need to be approached in a positive manner.

Health Information

The typical lifespan for a Muscle Mastiff is six to ten years. Because Muscle Mastiffs are so large, they have the typical health complications associated with large breed dogs. These health conditions include hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, and arthritis. They can also suffer from caners, bloat, and non-hereditary disease. Many of these conditions can be reduced for risk if a puppy comes from a very reputable dealer. When choosing a puppy, make sure the parents are cleared of any health complications. Although it is rare, eye disorders can occur as well.

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