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Many times when people go to buy a dog for there children, they tend to go for the smaller breeds of dogs, and totally passing up any of the larger breeds such as the English Mastiff.
For many breeders, one of the most asked questions from potential buyers is "Are Mastiff's a good dog to have with children?" or "Are Mastiff's a good family dog?" The answer to both questions is yes. Mastiff's are very good dogs for children of all ages, families, or even the elderly. In fact, most breeders have not has any complaints at all about mastiff's not being a good family dog.
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However, when it comes to the temperament of the dog, there are a couple different factors that must be considered. One of the main factors is how the parents are to people, whether they are friendly or mean. But mostly when having a Mastiff, it is very important that you give the dog all the good attention it needs or wants. When having a puppy the most important thing an owner can do for it, is give it positive attention and get it socialized. Socializing the dog will prevent it from getting too protective.
If you are looking for a great family dog, the English Mastiff is a great choice; however, they are not known to live exceptionally long. In fact, the life span of an English Mastiff is much shorter due to its great body mass. The average life span of a Mastiff is 6-8 years. Either way, it is a long time to have a family love and enjoy the comforts of a lovable puppy/dog!
No matter what problem people think Mastiff's are, they are not. The English Mastiff is known to be a very loving and loyal pet. In fact, all animals start out as great ones, it is the owners or other people that make them do things wrong! However, the Mastiff's are characterized as being easy going and good natured; around children and other pets. Some Mastiff's are so loyal to their owners that they will even go to the extremes and corner a stranger until the owner reassures them that everything is okay! Also, the English Mastiff's are a dog that has a low energy level, therefore, if you wanted it for a running partner, they are not what you want! English Mastiff's are great for being a pet, and only a pet! Despite the big size of the dog, there is no reason why anyone should not consider getting an English Mastiff!