Mastiff Puppies
© QuietWood Masiffs & Spinoni Italiani
Ch QuietWood Miracles Abound ("Hermes") as a 5 week old puppy.
The decision to add a Mastiff to your family should not be made quickly nor without doing your homework. There are many good reasons NOT to get a Mastiff. They are expensive to buy and raise. Vet care is expensive. Because of their size, medications are very expensive, even routine things like flea repellent and heart worm preventative. Like all dogs, they can have a variety of health issues. Because these are giant dogs, they have a few special issues. When they do become ill or are injured, it takes at least two strong people to move them. They are messy, shed, slobber and snore. If they have a housebreaking accident....it is a BIG accident. And perhaps worst of all, like all giants, Mastiffs have short lives averaging 7-10 years.
When we breed, it is because we are trying to produce show prospects--dogs that are large, heavy-boned and typey--dogs that look like Mastiffs. Of course not every dog is meant for the show ring and we happily place puppies in non-show homes where they must be spayed/neutered. We have strong opinions about the best way to raise Mastiff puppies and do not believe they develop to their full potential if they are total couch potatoes. We believe fast growing large dogs need plenty of free-choice exercise OUTDOORS in the sunshine and fresh air. Giant breed dogs allowed to lay around too much during periods of long bone growth can develop bone and other problems. Proper nutrition is just as important as appropriate exercise. Most dogs do fine on premium kibble like Science Diet, Nutro, Canidae etc. We now feed RBM (raw meaty bones) to many of our Mastiffs but do not feel experienced enough with this diet to advise anyone about it. There are plenty of internet sources if you are interested in feeding RMB. Search for "raw meaty bones" (not BARF).
Breeders have the responsibility to breed sound, healthy dogs and give puppies the best possible start. Buyers have the tremendous responsibility to provide proper nutrition, exercise and veterinary care for the rest of that puppy's life. If you are not prepared for that, than do not bring a puppy home.
If I haven't completely scared you away, you'll find our upcoming breedings listed below.
Breeders have the responsibility to breed sound, healthy dogs and give puppies the best possible start. Buyers have the tremendous responsibility to provide proper nutrition, exercise and veterinary care for the rest of that puppy's life. If you are not prepared for that, than do not bring a puppy home.
If I haven't completely scared you away, you'll find our upcoming breedings listed below.
We have no other immediate plans. But in the future, we look to the youngsters: Halley (a Beamer/Brownie pup) and Faith (a Slammer/Kelsi pup). But it will be quite a while before these two are ready to breed. If you are looking for puppies, contact us, we may be able to recommend a breeder in your area.
Our planned breeding for the end of February did not work out. However, we have one 6 mo brindle male puppy looking for a good home. And one of our studs is sire to three litters of nice puppies. Contact us for more information.
936-931-3239 or 832-277-8700
936-931-3239 or 832-277-8700
Ch Bredwardine Sir Greco Joshua has also been bred to two other outside bitches. Please contact us for more information.