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feeding mastiff puppyI rescued an english mastiff male puppy 2 months ago. When I brought him home he was severely emaciated, weak, flea infested and very skittish. His last vet visit (at 17 wks) he weighed 31lb. At that time my vet told me he was...
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IN "Season"How old is a bitch when she comes into heat the first time?
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How much should my 3 month old female mastiff weigh?How much should my 3 month old female mastiff weigh?
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How much should they weigh around 7 -8 months?How much should they weigh around 7 -8 months?
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My 5 month old Mastiff gets along well with my poodle but when on a leash at the pet store ...My 5 month old Mastiff gets along well with my poodle but when on a leash at the pet store seems to become aggressive toward other dogs, raise his hair on neck. We have friends that bring their dogs over and he plays fine, is this...
In Mastiff - Asked by Anonymous - 3 answers- My female mastiff is 31 pounds and is 12 weeks old. Does this indicate that she will be a ...
My female mastiff is 31 pounds and is 12 weeks old. Does this indicate that she will be a large female?
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My 10 week male mastiff is "fluffy" and I was told he was brindle. However, there is no ...My 10 week male mastiff is "fluffy" and I was told he was brindle. However, there is no evidence of stripes, and he has become lighter. He has a full black mask, the undercoat is fawn with black tips. He has lost some of the...
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My Male Mastiff is 165lbs at 10 months how much longer do you think he will continue to growMy Male Mastiff is 165lbs at 10 months how much longer do you think he will continue to grow
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at what age should my mastiff stop growing in height.......his parents were very tall and ...at what age should my mastiff stop growing in height.......his parents were very tall and he is 12 months and 28 3/4 inch tall, he weights about 150-175 lbs..........what should he weigh at this stage......
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My 1.5 YO Female Mastiff. Lola, is very dog aggressive, to the point that I have to pull ...My 1.5 YO Female Mastiff. Lola, is very dog aggressive, to the point that I have to pull her off of other dogs, and as she is VERY large, this is getting harder all the time. These other dogs belong to us; they were here before she...
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How much should my 5 month old english matiff weigh?How much should my 5 month old english matiff weigh?
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I have a 12 week old brindle female, however, there is a small white patch on two toes of ...I have a 12 week old brindle female, however, there is a small white patch on two toes of both her hind paws. Is this a major fault?
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My female mastiff is almost 7 months old and weighs about 80lbs. Is she going to be smaller?My female mastiff is almost 7 months old and weighs about 80lbs. Is she going to be smaller?
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I have a soon to be 5 year old brindle english mastiff female. She is wonderful of course ...I have a soon to be 5 year old brindle english mastiff female. She is wonderful of course but i am having a terrible time with her shedding. My previous mastiff shed a small amount but she is constantly shedding. Any suggestions?...
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I have a 9 wk old Black / Tan Mastiff both parents were Apricot has anyone else ever had ...I have a 9 wk old Black / Tan Mastiff both parents were Apricot has anyone else ever had this happen? She is beautifully marked though (And today she weighed in at 17.5lbs)
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I weighed my 4 month old female mastiff yesterday (18 weeks) and she is 70 pounds already. ...I weighed my 4 month old female mastiff yesterday (18 weeks) and she is 70 pounds already. From different things that I read she is keeping up with male mastiffs weights. Does this indicate that she will be a very large female or is...
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I have an amazing 8.5 month English Mastiff. At what age does a female go into heat?I have an amazing 8.5 month English Mastiff. At what age does a female go into heat?
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My family is looking into a 4 year old female English Mastiff, her current family is ...My family is looking into a 4 year old female English Mastiff, her current family is leaving the country. The only downfall is that she has NOT been house trained. Will is be hard to train her since she's 4 years old?
In Mastiff - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers- We are talking to a breeder now and are getting ready to get our first mastiff(s). We have ...
We are talking to a breeder now and are getting ready to get our first mastiff(s). We have had greyhounds and great danes in the past and always at least 2. I would like to get two masiff puppies (one for each of my sons and so...
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Im looking into adopting an English Mastiff who is 21 months old and only 165lbs. Do you ...Im looking into adopting an English Mastiff who is 21 months old and only 165lbs. Do you think this dog will fill out more? About how much more weight do you think he might gain?
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hi there i have a gorgeous 12 week old little boy english mastiff puppy well not so little ...hi there i have a gorgeous 12 week old little boy english mastiff puppy well not so little i am slightly worried about his colour as i dont know the difference between the colours they should be when we got him at 7 weeks old he was...
In Mastiff - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers- My English Mastiff that we saved is 1 year old and weighs 116 pounds, is that good. He's ...
My English Mastiff that we saved is 1 year old and weighs 116 pounds, is that good. He's gained 20 in like 2 months. I am feeding him 10 cups a day but I'm not sure if that's enough or too much. What is the norm?
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My wife wants to get a Mastiff and I would like to get a Husky. Would this be a problem to ...My wife wants to get a Mastiff and I would like to get a Husky. Would this be a problem to get both? And if I would get both which should I get first or does it not matter?
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We have a 9 month old nuetered male mastiff. He is very energetic. He acts more like a ...We have a 9 month old nuetered male mastiff. He is very energetic. He acts more like a lab puppy than a mastiff. At what age to mastiff puppies mellow out or become lazy?
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we may get a 2yo male who isn't neutered yet. what kind of problems might this present? ...we may get a 2yo male who isn't neutered yet. what kind of problems might this present? we will neuter him very soon after adoption.
In Mastiff - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers- my mastiff is 6 months(female) what is the average size for this age.
my mastiff is 6 months(female) what is the average size for this age.
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My mastiff is 1 1/2 yrs. old. She is not gaining weight. We brought her to the vet and they ...My mastiff is 1 1/2 yrs. old. She is not gaining weight. We brought her to the vet and they suggested to give her a little more treats during the day. Still nothing...any suggestions?
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at what age could a female mastiff become pregnant?at what age could a female mastiff become pregnant?
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I have a new female mastiff puppy born on Sept 27th, 2008. I was wondering if there is any ...I have a new female mastiff puppy born on Sept 27th, 2008. I was wondering if there is any truth to their growth being stunted if fixed too early and when the proper time is to get her fixed as my vet said most get them fixed with...
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my 9 month old female english mastiff puppy is 29" tall how tall will she be?my 9 month old female english mastiff puppy is 29" tall how tall will she be?
In Mastiff - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers- My 5-month old english mastiff puppy is only 29 pounds...we are increasing her food from 2 ...
My 5-month old english mastiff puppy is only 29 pounds...we are increasing her food from 2 cups a day to 3...any other ideas?
In Mastiff - Asked by Anonymous - 4 answers - I just bought an English Mastiff puppy turned 8 weeks on April 12th. I was just told he has ...
I just bought an English Mastiff puppy turned 8 weeks on April 12th. I was just told he has PPM but they (vet) did not seem to concerned. Told me top just watch the "haze" to make sure it didn ot get any bigger. Right...
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We have a 5 year old male english mastiff. And we have put ads in for studding.I had put he ...We have a 5 year old male english mastiff. And we have put ads in for studding.I had put he is AKC registered,proven stud,health checked,great with children,loyal,excellent bloodline,loyal,280 pounds. Do you have any other advice...
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My mastiff is around 7 months, and I must say that he is the smartest dog I have ever had, ...My mastiff is around 7 months, and I must say that he is the smartest dog I have ever had, I have read not to over exert them would a mile per day be over exertion? if so what would be the right amount of excercize for him ?
In Mastiff - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers- i have a 4 yo female who had a litter of 6 on may 31!! she has stopped nursing them and ...
i have a 4 yo female who had a litter of 6 on may 31!! she has stopped nursing them and tends to snarl and growl @ the in the past couple of days> what should i do?
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At what age should my mastiffs testicles drop? He is 3 months old now.At what age should my mastiffs testicles drop? He is 3 months old now.
In Mastiff - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers- How much shoulrld I be feeding my 17 month old mastiff male?
How much shoulrld I be feeding my 17 month old mastiff male?
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Is it normal for my 3 month old female to growl at stangers that come into the house? ...Is it normal for my 3 month old female to growl at stangers that come into the house? After I say its 'ok,' she wags her tail. It seems to be people that she hasnt seen before. Is this a sign of aggression?
In Mastiff - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers- I have a 10 or 11 month old male and I regularly have about 15 people over at my house ...
I have a 10 or 11 month old male and I regularly have about 15 people over at my house throughout the week... he is very social towards them but whenever anyone new comes over he is very timid and often aggresive.... any advice on...
In Mastiff - Asked by Anonymous - 2 answers - My 9 1/2 years old English Mastiff could not get up on her own any more. She has severe hip ...
My 9 1/2 years old English Mastiff could not get up on her own any more. She has severe hip arthritis which we try to control with doctor prescribed meds. 2 days ago my husband and I notice that she shakes her head, more like a...
In Mastiff - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers - My 7-month-old English Mastiff weighs about 65 pounds. Is this average for her age? My ...
My 7-month-old English Mastiff weighs about 65 pounds. Is this average for her age? My vet told me he doesn't think she'll get bigger than 100 pounds, but I am hoping that she more than doubles this weight. Any thoughts?
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I have a 1.5 year old male and was wondering how much he should be getting food wise to ...I have a 1.5 year old male and was wondering how much he should be getting food wise to keep him healthy and how often should he be feed to prevent this blot.
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