Saturday, May 22, 2010

My dog is a Bull Mastiff/Golden Retriever cross. What is the best website for information on these two breeds?

I'd like to research on personality characteristics, care, etc. of both of these breeds. Any suggestions?
Answers:
Mastiff

Country of Origin: England.

Size: Shoulder height: 70 - 76 cm (27.5 - 30 inches).

Coat: Coat is short-haired. Can be silver, yellow, apricot, or streaked.

Character: The Mastiff will rarely bark, but will defend its territory and family. This breed is confident, dignified, and gentle-natured.

Temperament: Mastiffs are usually good with children, and if properly socialized, they get along fine with other dogs and household pets.

Care: As with all very large dogs, the Mastiff needs a soft place to lie down to avoid pressure marks. Extra attention should be paid to his nutritional needs. Dead and loose hairs should be removed with a rubber brush when the dog is shedding.

Training: Training must be conducted in atmosphere of mutual respect, with consistency and understanding.

Activity: The activity of the puppies of this breed needs to be controlled. It grows so rapidly that all of its energy should be saved for development. In spite of its large size, the adult Mastiff has only an average need for exercise.



Golden retriever

Country of Origin: England.

Size: Shoulder height: 51 - 61 cm (20 - 24 inches).

Coat: May be golden or cream-colored. It is smooth and wavy and the undercoat is weather-resistant.

Character: This breed is very self-confident, sensitive, intelligent, and adaptable. Barking is infrequent.

Temperament: This dog gets along well with children, other dogs, and any household pets. It can be belligerent with unknown visitors.

Care: Regular grooming with a brush and comb is required. Make sure the ears are kept clean.

Training: Obedience classes are recommended. They are very sensitive to harsh treatment, so excessive strictness is not recommended. Golden Retrievers remember what they learn for the rest of their lives.

Activity: Golden Retrievers have above-average needs for exercise, although they will adapt themselves to the exercise habits of your family.
http://www.akc.org/
www.akc.org this is the home page for the american kennel club. If they dont have exactly what you are looking for you should be able to find it in one of their links.
It's a MUTT/MONGREL!

ABSOLUTELY NOTHING can be predicted about MUTT/MONGRELS!
Which,of course,is the POINT of pure bred animals!

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