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Breed Standards for
the Mastiff |
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General Appearance: |
The
massive Mastiff is heavy bones and with a powerful
musculature, being slightly longer than tall. |
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Head: |
Muzzle short and broad, Eyes set wide, Head massive, good
breadth, Ears proportionally small, V-shaped with rounded
ends. |
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Tail: |
Set
high, never carried over back. |
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Color: |
Fawn, apricot, or brindle, all with dark muzzle, ears and
nose. |
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Size: |
Weight is 175 – 190 pounds;
Height: Male min. 30 inches, Female min. 27.5 inches. |
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Temperament: |
Innately good natured, calm, easygoing, and surprisingly
gentle. It is a well-mannered house pet but needs
sufficient room to stretch out. |
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