Muscle Mastiff Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Muscle Mastiff is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Devoted
Outright
Tempered
Companionable
Cheerful
Vigilant

Muscle Mastiff dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Muscle Mastiff. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

Muscle Mastiffs are very good watchdogs. They are a vocal breed, and are wary of outsiders, so if someone approaches your home or aims to intrude, the Muscle Mastiff is going to make sure everyone knows about it.

Mastiff, Dogue de Bordeaux

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

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Hazel
Brown

Black
Isabella

Black
Brown
Red
Silver

Muscle Mastiffs are known for their short coat.

Straight

A Muscle Mastiff can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

The adaptability of Muscle Mastiff dogs is a well-known trait, they are known for being able to adjust well to different living environments and lifestyle changes.

The Muscle Mastiff is a very healthy breed, with little need for frequent vet visits. However, it's important to keep an eye on their health and have them checked by a veterinarian when needed.

Gastric Torsion
Hip Dysplasia
Heart Disease
Cancer
Brachycephalic Syndrome

Entropion
Ectropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Retinal Dysplasia
Bloat
Ichthyosis
Eye conditions

Eye
Hip
Elbow
Heart
Thyroid Tests
Skin Scraping
Respiratory Tests
Blood Analysis

Muscle Mastiffs may be a good breed for those who prefer a more relaxed lifestyle. They tend to have a lower energy level than other breeds of dogs.

Muscle Mastiffs have average social needs compared to other breeds. They are known to be less active and independent than other breeds, and they are content with spending time alone and with their human family.

The Muscle Mastiff dog requires a moderate amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people who have a moderate amount of time to devote to their pet and enjoy regular physical activity themselves. They also make great family pets as they have the energy to keep up with children and the temperament to be great companions.

The Muscle Mastiff breed is known for their relaxed and calm nature and tendency to sleep for long periods of time.

Muscle Mastiff dogs tends to bark less frequently than most other dogs. They tend to be quieter and less vocal than other breeds. They may only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner of something or to communicate something. They do not bark excessively, and may not bark as much as other dogs in certain situations, such as when they are left alone.

Playing fetch

Muscle Mastiffs are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Muscle Mastiff, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Muscle Mastiffs usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Muscle Mastiff is a breed of dog that is known for its low grooming needs.

Muscle Mastiff should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 144-190 pound (65 - 86 kg) Muscle Mastiff feed 6 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Muscle Mastiff is somewhere $5.60 - $7.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Muscle Mastiff is between $168 - $210. This makes an average of $2016 - $2520 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Muscle Mastiff have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. This breed is an independent "freethinker" and gets on the dumbest dog breeds list since they can also be stubborn — training a Muscle Mastiff is an exercise in patience.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

It's not recommended to keep the Muscle Mastiff in an apartment, but this breed make good apartment dogs as long as they get to spend a good amount of time outside of the apartment. Muscle Mastiffs living in apartments will need plenty of physical exercise and stimulation throughout the day to remain happy and well-behaved.

A Muscle Mastiffs typical characteristics indicate that this breed of dog is an ideal companion for kids and makes them family pets. Their gentle and protective nature and calm mentality make them gel along quickly with the younger humans

Muscle Mastiffs are very cat friendly dogs. They generally make good companions for cats.

Muscle Mastiffs are friendly, active and loyal companions. They generally love to be around other dogs, making them a good family pet for some,

Muscle Mastiffs are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

Muscle Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed.

Muscle Mastiff dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.