We are moving....

by esisk , Saturday, December 15, 2012, 20:54 (4363 days ago) @ Otony

English Mastiff, loyal to the core, very protective of young'uns they know, tolerant of young'uns they don't, territorial, tolerant of relatively cold weather, not agressive but will not back down from a threat of any kind. Two bloodlines of mastiffs one reaches full size 200+#'s by one year of age life span 6-8 years. The other bloodline not full grown till about two, not quite as heavy 180-200# life span longer at 10-12 years. Over the past 30 years the big dogs I have had the privilage of knowing were a female australian shephard (smartest of the lot but long coat sheared like a sheep in the spring), boxer (high strung is putting it mildly). A rescue Hound (of multiple parentage)but just a dog and a Lassie Collie. Autumn Bear, an apricot (red) mastiff was the best companion of the lot and not replacable. Lost him two years ago 2 weeks shy of 13 years old. Still miss him.