Read About American Mastiff Breeder

ImageAmerican Mastiff Breeder are the breeders of the mastiff dog/puppy. Here's everything you need to know about these breeders.

American Mastiff Breeder - Breeder Facts

  1. Professional Affiliations:

    The authenticated American Mastiff Breeder register dogs & litter at AKC. The breeder must be member of Mastiff Club Of America (MCOA) the breed standard club affiliated to AKC. The Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) member breeders comply by CKC standards.
  2. Why Use a Breeder:

    To promote good breeding standards, for exercising & regular health check of the dogs in waiting for a new home the breeders register their stock with a kennel club & follow the club program.
  3. How to Find:

    Referrals and Classified for the AKC/CKC registered breeders can be found from AKC/CKC respectively, breed parent club (MCOA) or the local club.
  4. What to Expect:

    These breeders will ask/query too many things to ensure good care after sale. The breeder must be well-informed about the latest breeding techniques, guidelines (genetical disease elimination) and breed standards and provide advice for breed care.
  5. Breeder's Surroundings:

    The breeder must be located in clean surroundings with exercising space and shelter, and keep stock in clean & warm place.

American Mastiff Breeder - Newborn Facts

  1. Average Number of Newborns Delivered at Birth:

    no more than 2 puppies out of 3 seasons and a period of rest of 1 year between litters. The breeder must comply with the rule of 8 litters per 24 months.
  2. Age To Be Sold:

    8-10 weeks.
  3. What to Look For in a Newborn:

    Health certificates, clean coat, eyes clear of discharge, clean ear & nose, pink gums & clean teeth in the mouth. The muzzle must be dark & there must not be excess of white on the chest.
  4. Registry:

    AKC registration application duly filed by the breeder. The breeder must transfer the CKC registration of the dog/puppy.
  5. AKC ImageRecognized Characteristics:

    Good natured working dog of height male minimum 30" and female minimum 27 1/2 "at shoulders. Massive heavy boned body, forechest to rump length longer than height at the withers. Dark brown eyes, dark ears (black), dark muzzle, wide head. Muzzle is half the head length, blunt, with a broad & rounded under jaw. Wide tail, tapering towards the end hanging at moderate height. Double coat, undercoat dense & short, upper coat coarse straight & short. Fawn, apricot & brindle color with dark muzzle, some patches of white on the chest are permitted.
  6. Expense to Purchase Newborn:

    pet $600-$100, show quality $1000-$1600.
  7. Dam and Sire Information of your Newborn:

    The pedigree information of up to 5 generations must be available from the breeder. Check with the breeder if both Sire and Dam are OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), or GDC (Institute for Genetic Disease Control in Animals) or PennHIP (Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program) certified. Are parents GDC and CERF (Canine Eye Registry Foundation) certified?

American Mastiff Breeder - Breeder Concerns

  1. Breeder Reputation:

    The breeder must register the litter at AKC, must follow MCOA guidelines for breeding and produce the evidence of following & participating in the programs of these associations.
  2. Pet Health:

    Must ensure the breeding of a healthy litter, that are physically sound & good temperament. Dog must not be overly shy or aggressive. The breed specialist breeders are dedicated to breeding the healthy stock with the aim of the elimination of any hereditary diseases & AKC disqualifications.
  3. Assurances:

    The breeders are assured of good care & sale price of the litter. The customers dealing with these breeders are assured of healthy puppy with complete papers & a health guarantee.