Family Concerns

Yep, there’s no doubt about it, you’re hooked. You think that the mastiff is just the greatest dog that ever lived (and to be honest, we are not going to disagree with you!). What that now means is that your quest for a purebred mastiff puppy of your own is about to begin.

The thing is: where on earth do you start looking for Mastiff Puppies for Sale ?

Your first instinct, for sure, is to search in the local area. And that’s not a bad idea. By all means look around for a mastiff in your own area.But don’t let the nearness of breeder be the reason behind your adopting your new friend. A good dog is definitely worth traveling for.

I would go along to some of the dog shows, before you even look in the local paper. it is inevitable that you will collect several business cards from different breeders. You should follow up on these, just give them a call and chat for a while about the breed, your likes and dislikes etc. This doesn’t mean you are commiting to anything, it’s just fact finding.

What should you aiming for from this conversation? You’re getting a feel for the breeder’s “dog ethics” as well as his or her commitment to the mastiff as a breed. Don’t worry to much that you may not be one hundred percent sure what answers you’re looking for or even what questions to ask. At this time you’re going on your intuition. Trust me, you’ll know.

Here are a few ideas on how you might guide the conversation. You will want to ask why he/she owns them. Are his/her mastiffs house pets or show dogs, and of course you’ll want to ask how long they have been breeding. Don’t be afraid to ask about the health issues associated with the breed. Every breed has some distinguishing health concerns. It’s always a good idea to know what the issues are prior to adopting. Ask the breeder what the mastiff’s most important single characteristic is. The answer to this alone gives you quite a bit of insight into his reputation and his mindset.

As you whittle down your maybe’s. don’t leave yourself only one option. Make a list of several based on your initial preferences. It’s possible you may have to wait for other potential owners to make their adoption selections . After all, it’s a first-come, first-serve in the world of dog breeding. Once you’ve found the breeder and the “mother dog” that you are happy with, you will probably be put on a waiting list for the pups. Although this can be a little irritating, you should view this as a good thing, it’s a great signal that you’ve chosen a good breeder. if you feel it is too long to wait and only you can decide that you can always decide to adopt from your second choice of mastiff breeders.

By the time you get a chance to view your potential new baby,At last, the call comes that you have been waiting for. The puppies are ready for viewing. By the time you get a chance to view your potential new baby, he’ll probably be eight to ten weeks old. At this age, the puppies will readily display their unique personalities. You’ll also be able to observe how these little guys (relatively speaking) interact with you and your family.

The pup you eventually choose reflects, by the way, why precisely you want a mastiff to start with. If you have hopes on showing him at dog shows or you have ideas on breeding yourself, then you definitely want a dog who physically meets all the requirements of the breed.

On the other hand, if you want a dog who is going to be a loyal family pet, then it’s not as important that the dog meets all the physical criteria of the breed. You’re looking for the most lovable pup in the litter.

I wish you well and have a great time with your new “baby”, and now you have him home it may be a good time to think about Mastiff Training