QuietWood
Mastiffs
Mastiffs
Waller
Texas
Texas
--Follow a conscientious plan to improve the breed in terms of conformation, health, soundness and longevity while maintaining type, temperament and the adorable Mastiff personality. Test our results in the show ring and through health testing.
--Breed healthy, age-appropriate, good-tempered and sound dogs who have passed their health testing to give the progeny the best possible chance to also be healthy and sound.
--Provide adults and puppies with premium, nutritious food as well as sufficient outdoor exercise, fresh air and sunshine so they develop to their full potential and maintain good condition.
--Provide all appropriate vaccinations, parasite control, flea prevention and veterinary care.
--Place our puppies carefully with families prepared and willing to provide appropriate care for a Mastiff.
--Provide support, information and education to past, present and prospective Mastiff owners, whether or not their Mastiff is a QuietWood Mastiff.
--Breed healthy, age-appropriate, good-tempered and sound dogs who have passed their health testing to give the progeny the best possible chance to also be healthy and sound.
--Provide adults and puppies with premium, nutritious food as well as sufficient outdoor exercise, fresh air and sunshine so they develop to their full potential and maintain good condition.
--Provide all appropriate vaccinations, parasite control, flea prevention and veterinary care.
--Place our puppies carefully with families prepared and willing to provide appropriate care for a Mastiff.
--Provide support, information and education to past, present and prospective Mastiff owners, whether or not their Mastiff is a QuietWood Mastiff.
Our Mission Statement
About our Mastiffs
Like many, we started out with a pet Mastiff, fell in love with breed, sought out a dog to show, and the rest is history. Much credit goes to Doberman breeder friends who mentored us in the show ring. Credit also goes to the various Mastiff breeders who trusted us with their puppies and mentored us in our endeavors to show and breed these wonderful dogs.
We find that the breed is not terribly consistent and although I've heard breeders of many breeds make that same statement, maybe it is more obvious in Mastiffs simply because of their size and how much room there is for variance.
Come to a dog show or browse the web and you may find yourself wondering if they are really all the same breed. Speaking of the breed, they are officially the "Mastiff." Many mastiff-type breeds exist and the media and general public often refer to them all as Mastiffs. Un-officially, we are the English Mastiff--the original, largest, heaviest Mastiff. Often in public when asked what breed I have on the end of my leash and I answer "Mastiff," the response is then, "Oh, a bullmastiff." I can't explain this phenomenon. Have more people actually heard of bullmastiffs than Mastiffs? Do they think because bulls are large, thus the larger mastiff-type is the bullmastiff? I don't know, but to set the record straight, we breed Mastiffs, aka English Mastiffs. The bullmastiff is a smaller breed with a different head, body and coat type. It was developed from the original olde English bulldog and the Mastiff.
There is no reason to take space here telling you the history of the Mastiff. The Mastiff Club of America website (http://www.mastiff.org) has lots of great information on the breed. Be sure to read the FAQ page on that site before you get a puppy.
Back to the variety amongst the breed... We tend to prefer the large-boned, large, wrinkly-headed, heavy-bodied dog versus the lighter-boned, plainer headed, more active and agile version. Yes, they should all be the same, they should all fit the AKC standard. But the truth is they don't because there is room for interpretation in the standard.
So as you look around and consider a Mastiff for your family, be aware of the variety. Our dogs in general are very laid-back, quiet, sleep alot, love everyone and get along well with other pets, but can still defend their home and family if necessary. They are not good jogging companions. They are not good agility prospects. And sadly, they are likely to have a shorter life expectancy than a much lighter dog.
We believe young Mastiffs need sufficient free choice outdoor exercise and proper nutrition to develop properly.
We find that the breed is not terribly consistent and although I've heard breeders of many breeds make that same statement, maybe it is more obvious in Mastiffs simply because of their size and how much room there is for variance.
Come to a dog show or browse the web and you may find yourself wondering if they are really all the same breed. Speaking of the breed, they are officially the "Mastiff." Many mastiff-type breeds exist and the media and general public often refer to them all as Mastiffs. Un-officially, we are the English Mastiff--the original, largest, heaviest Mastiff. Often in public when asked what breed I have on the end of my leash and I answer "Mastiff," the response is then, "Oh, a bullmastiff." I can't explain this phenomenon. Have more people actually heard of bullmastiffs than Mastiffs? Do they think because bulls are large, thus the larger mastiff-type is the bullmastiff? I don't know, but to set the record straight, we breed Mastiffs, aka English Mastiffs. The bullmastiff is a smaller breed with a different head, body and coat type. It was developed from the original olde English bulldog and the Mastiff.
There is no reason to take space here telling you the history of the Mastiff. The Mastiff Club of America website (http://www.mastiff.org) has lots of great information on the breed. Be sure to read the FAQ page on that site before you get a puppy.
Back to the variety amongst the breed... We tend to prefer the large-boned, large, wrinkly-headed, heavy-bodied dog versus the lighter-boned, plainer headed, more active and agile version. Yes, they should all be the same, they should all fit the AKC standard. But the truth is they don't because there is room for interpretation in the standard.
So as you look around and consider a Mastiff for your family, be aware of the variety. Our dogs in general are very laid-back, quiet, sleep alot, love everyone and get along well with other pets, but can still defend their home and family if necessary. They are not good jogging companions. They are not good agility prospects. And sadly, they are likely to have a shorter life expectancy than a much lighter dog.
We believe young Mastiffs need sufficient free choice outdoor exercise and proper nutrition to develop properly.
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