Biggest Dog In The World! The English Mastiff

The English Mastiff is by far one of the biggest dogs in the world and bringing one into your home is a big choice but are they right for you?!

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[nathanrood]

Our Navy, the English Mastiff is only 150 pounds at 3 years old but we love him so! He's also a service dog with a brindle coat and a lap dog!

[josephbrands]

Maggie, out English Mastiff is 9 1/2 months old & hitting 110lbs. She is a treat & a blessing. I'd highly recommend one if you have a love of drool & huge hugs.

[williamsoule]

our girls are going on 14 still up and playing and they are truly a great breed love them and respect them im truly blessed to enjoy them i never fear for my family they are the reason

[Chris-smxu]

I bought one after watching your other videos, and can’t thank you enough. Got him when he was seven weeks old, and he is a little over three now. Best friend I’ve ever had, and the best guard dog. He has exceeded all my expectations on every level. Bless you. 7:25

[jendyson]

Our Mastiff was the best family dog we could have asked for. She was good at sizing up people and never over reacted to any one. She was so sweet but I knew we were safe with her keeping an eye on us.

[samburton]

Great overview, Will. Our years in Mastiff Rescue were incredible, and I still love them dearly. I'm working with a rescue Dutch Shepherd right now, and he doesn't leave me any time. But English Mastiffs are one of my favorite breeds.

[Nellsbells]

Love my 200 pound English mastiff, Zakk Wild ❤ he’s by the far the most loving, sweetest, goofiest pup in the entire world. He also is always making sure we are safe when we are outside. His bark is scary enough, I’m afraid to see what would happen if someone actually wanted to hurt us. If you’re thinking about getting one, keep in mind that they’re a mess. Sheer size will have him spilling things, knocking things over with their tails and accidentally stomping on your feet, leaving you with black and blues lol. It is all worth it though!! Zakk is our fourth child

[gordonbombay]

I've always had big dogs but never an English mastiff. Right now we have corsos and we love them dearly. They are very protective of the kids.

[AmandaKirklandGrogan]

I absolutely love my Ripp Lee ❤ he's the best mastiff I've raised and trained hands down!

[cwise]

I have raised a perfect gentleman with exercise, obedience and lots of love. I also love the breed so much I’ve rescued a female and have applied same training and she is now 2 1/2 years at 150lbs and goes by sign language when I give her directions. Our local Lowes employees has enjoyed Teaspoon learn and grow and very happy to be part of her trading just in giving her a snack when they ask her to set. She is very familiar with all noises and machines they use to do their job. They are truly intelligent and know when trined by sign language they are fast learners cause they know a snack is coming.

[jarredmahoney]

Our Sally is coming up on 2 years and 150# and she’s the best dog ever and I could not imagine having a different breed

[magdalenasteplewski]

I love my mastiffs! All of them. Each has its own personality almost human ! They are like children in 20 years of keeping them I can say they are awesome but not for everyone. They need lots of attention and positive enforcement of rules. On flip side not much walking is needed the best if you have a yard where they can exercise as little or as much as they want. I wouldn`t say they are slow witted, they just don`t care for
training, they know very well what you expect of them but always question. Mastiffs need time to make up their mind about doing something, usually just look at you with expression: " And why would I want to do that?" And if they are against or not in the mood of something they will not participate, just lay down and resist. My first Mastiff had always the worst results in training school, but when last exam came he was first to finish obstacle trail and won the entire competition. Everyone was stunned that Maxi took all trophies and ribbons. Something about competing sparked his interest and motivated him to win. He also broke podium that collapsed under his weight.

[birdandbow]

i have had 3 mastiffs. most of what you say is true. however, the dogs i have had have always been very friendly towards just about everyone. They protect you always, but they tend to do so in very subtle, gentle ways. They are as nice as they can be, but as mean as they have to be. If a toddler were to wander on my property, by mastiff would likely lick it and try and play. if a bandit were to break into my house or threaten my family.... well... its going to be a very, very bad day for that guy.

[TheHatorihanzoe]

Just got a puppy and they are the most friendly dog to all kids, adult and dogs

[clemarosa]

Oh yes, he is - all questions answerde with YES.
Once a Mastiff, allways a Mastiff 🙂

[pibier]

Love these dogs. They're an enormous pita as pups to adolescence. Easy to train. Once you assert yourself as the alpha, they'll listen to you and become extreme protective of you, your loved ones, other pups and property. They hate stanger dogs that approach you and will launch at them. Love the one I have

[melbournehammer]

I love the idea of the English Mastiff, sounds like the perfect dog for me, protective, not overly active, short coat….but the drool, I just wouldn’t e able to handle the drool. Any suggestions on a breed with all the above traits, but without the drool?

[StevenHagene]

I am about to get an English mastiff in a few days. Already paid the breeder and have 2 dogs reserved. I'm only taking one of them but haven't decided between the male and female. I currently have a 7 year old female great pyrenese, recently lot our 8 year old male pyrenese to cancer.

[wesmartino]

How long should a daily walk be for an adult male?

[edwardwaters]

I've been lucky enough to have had 4 mastiffs, 2 Bullmastiffs 1 female and 1 unbelievable male also a beautiful female English mastiff Ruby who we lost at 11 years old last year, we now have a De Bordeaux who is the funniest dog I have ever seen . The one thing you did not mention which can be a real concern is if you need to take them to the vet and they are unable to walk it is very, very difficult to get them in the car . Ruby weighed 90 kg so it was almost impossible to lift her