{"id":76302,"date":"2022-04-22T04:10:48","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T04:10:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-mastiff-a-good-family-dog-2\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T04:10:48","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T04:10:48","slug":"is-a-mastiff-a-good-family-dog-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-mastiff-a-good-family-dog-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Is a Mastiff a good family dog?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-mastiff-a-good-family-dog-2\/#Is_a_Mastiff_a_good_family_dog\" title=\"Is a Mastiff a good family dog?\">Is a Mastiff a good family dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-mastiff-a-good-family-dog-2\/#Are_Mastiffs_naturally_aggressive\" title=\"Are Mastiffs naturally aggressive?\">Are Mastiffs naturally aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-mastiff-a-good-family-dog-2\/#Can_Mastiff_dogs_be_aggressive\" title=\"Can Mastiff dogs be aggressive?\">Can Mastiff dogs be aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-mastiff-a-good-family-dog-2\/#Why_is_my_Mastiff_suddenly_aggressive\" title=\"Why is my Mastiff suddenly aggressive?\">Why is my Mastiff suddenly aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-mastiff-a-good-family-dog-2\/#Is_mastiff_good_for_first_time_owner\" title=\"Is mastiff good for first time owner?\">Is mastiff good for first time owner?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-mastiff-a-good-family-dog-2\/#Do_Mastiffs_bark_a_lot\" title=\"Do Mastiffs bark a lot?\">Do Mastiffs bark a lot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-mastiff-a-good-family-dog-2\/#What_is_the_friendliest_mastiff_breed\" title=\"What is the friendliest mastiff breed?\">What is the friendliest mastiff breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-mastiff-a-good-family-dog-2\/#Is_a_mastiff_a_good_house_dog\" title=\"Is a mastiff a good house dog?\">Is a mastiff a good house dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-mastiff-a-good-family-dog-2\/#Can_mastiff_dogs_be_aggressive\" title=\"Can mastiff dogs be aggressive?\">Can mastiff dogs be aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-mastiff-a-good-family-dog-2\/#What_is_the_most_naturally_aggressive_dog_breed\" title=\"What is the most naturally aggressive dog breed?\">What is the most naturally aggressive dog breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-mastiff-a-good-family-dog-2\/#Is_a_mastiff_a_good_family_dog\" title=\"Is a mastiff a good family dog?\">Is a mastiff a good family dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-mastiff-a-good-family-dog-2\/#Is_mastiff_dog_aggressive\" title=\"Is mastiff dog aggressive?\">Is mastiff dog aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-mastiff-a-good-family-dog-2\/#Are_mastiffs_naturally_aggressive\" title=\"Are mastiffs naturally aggressive?\">Are mastiffs naturally aggressive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-mastiff-a-good-family-dog-2\/#Why_is_my_mastiff_suddenly_aggressive\" title=\"Why is my mastiff suddenly aggressive?\">Why is my mastiff suddenly aggressive?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Mastiff_a_good_family_dog\"><\/span>Is a Mastiff a good family dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Mastiffs are very gentle companions and family protectors that lack aggression, making them lovely family pets. These courageous yet well-mannered dogs can do well in most households. You don&#8217;t need a huge home to have this giant dog, but you do need a little extra space (especially because of the long tail).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Mastiffs_naturally_aggressive\"><\/span>Are Mastiffs naturally aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Without careful socialization, a Mastiff may be suspicious of everyone.<\/b><b>This can lead to either aggression or shyness, and both attitudes are dangerous in a giant breed. Fearful Mastiffs can bite defensively if they feel cornered.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Mastiff_dogs_be_aggressive\"><\/span>Can Mastiff dogs be aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So <b>if your Mastiff has aggressive behavior, first, you should consult your vet; it can be determined by severe health problems. If not, figure out what causes your pet&#8217;s aggression. When it is done try to cope with the situations which provoke aggressive behavior.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_Mastiff_suddenly_aggressive\"><\/span>Why is my Mastiff suddenly aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If a dog that has never shown any sign of aggression suddenly begins growling, snapping, or biting, it may be caused by a disease or illness. Pain is an especially common cause of aggression in dogs. 1 Your suddenly aggressive dog <b>may have an injury or an illness that&#8217;s causing major discomfort and stress<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_mastiff_good_for_first_time_owner\"><\/span>Is mastiff good for first time owner?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They are most certainly not a good breed for a first time dog owner. They are stubborn to train, no sure if you&#8217;ve ever see a 190 pound Mastiff but they eat a lot. They must be socialized, you can&#8217;t have a dog weighting 190 pounds that you can&#8217;t control.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Mastiffs_bark_a_lot\"><\/span>Do Mastiffs bark a lot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mastiffs are easy to house-train and <b>do not bark much  unless they have a reason. They are also known to snore because of their long, soft palate, but this will vary with each individual dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_friendliest_mastiff_breed\"><\/span>What is the friendliest mastiff breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Best Mastiff Dog Breeds<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tibetan Mastiff. Highlights: Brave, Independent, Reserved.  <\/li>\n<li>Bullmastiff. Highlights: Loving, Devoted, Courageous.  <\/li>\n<li>English Mastiff. Highlights: Dignified, Confident, Good-natured.  <\/li>\n<li>Argentinian Mastiff. Highlights: Friendly, Happy, Respectful.  <\/li>\n<li>Dogue de Bordeaux.  <\/li>\n<li>German Mastiff.  <\/li>\n<li>Alangu Mastiff.  <\/li>\n<li>Abruzzese Mastiff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_mastiff_a_good_house_dog\"><\/span>Is a mastiff a good house dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The mastiff, by nature, is courageous yet docile and <b>makes an excellent family pet. Mastiffs are gentle with children, but make sure to supervise them around little kiddosbecause of their large size, someone might accidentally be stepped on!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_mastiff_dogs_be_aggressive\"><\/span>Can mastiff dogs be aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So <b>if your Mastiff has aggressive behavior, first, you should consult your vet; it can be determined by severe health problems. If not, figure out what causes your pet&#8217;s aggression. When it is done try to cope with the situations which provoke aggressive behavior.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_naturally_aggressive_dog_breed\"><\/span>What is the most naturally aggressive dog breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Rough Collies are the most aggressive dog breed, a new study of more than 9,000 pets has found. Research conducted by the University of Helsinki found that smaller dogs are more likely to behave aggressively, growl, snap, and bark compared to mid-sized and large dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_mastiff_a_good_family_dog\"><\/span>Is a mastiff a good family dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Mastiffs are very gentle companions and family protectors that lack aggression, making them lovely family pets. These courageous yet well-mannered dogs can do well in most households. You don&#8217;t need a huge home to have this giant dog, but you do need a little extra space (especially because of the long tail).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_mastiff_dog_aggressive\"><\/span>Is mastiff dog aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mastiffs typically reflect a gentle demeanor, and that is instinctive and comes naturally to them. Having said that, <b>there are no general guarantees that a specific type of breed will never be aggressive, for whatever reason. And mastiffs are no different either.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_mastiffs_naturally_aggressive\"><\/span>Are mastiffs naturally aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Without careful socialization, a Mastiff may be suspicious of everyone.<\/b><b>This can lead to either aggression or shyness, and both attitudes are dangerous in a giant breed. Fearful Mastiffs can bite defensively if they feel cornered.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_mastiff_suddenly_aggressive\"><\/span>Why is my mastiff suddenly aggressive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If a dog that has never shown any sign of aggression suddenly begins growling, snapping, or biting, it may be caused by a disease or illness. Pain is an especially common cause of aggression in dogs. 1 Your suddenly aggressive dog <b>may have an injury or an illness that&#8217;s causing major discomfort and stress<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is a Mastiff a good family dog?Are Mastiffs naturally aggressive?Can Mastiff dogs be aggressive?Why is my Mastiff suddenly aggressive?Is mastiff good for first time owner?Do Mastiffs bark a lot?What is the friendliest mastiff breed?Is a mastiff a good house dog?Can mastiff dogs be aggressive?What is the most naturally aggressive dog breed?Is a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-76302","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/76302"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=76302"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/76302\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=76302"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=76302"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=76302"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}