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Mastiff
- University of Pennsylvania: Cystinuria: http://research.vet.upenn.edu/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=ekWr0O4Rakc%3D&tabid=545&mid=960
Brief Description:
The Mastiff is an extremely large dog in both height and girth, broad and deep in body, full of substance and with large strong bones. He combines grandeur with good nature. A very intelligent dog, he is not excitable, but is affectionate towards his owner. He requires plenty of human contact and good food and is best suited to a home where there are opportunities for exercise.
Source: http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/services/public/breed/display.aspx?id=5129
Links to Breed Descriptions:
An Interpretation of The Mastiff Breed Standard by Betty Baxter & David Blaxter (Illustrated)
American Bullmastiff Association: Judges Education: Illustrated Standard:
Other Names for Breed:
Old English Mastiff
English Mastiff
Country of Origin and Parent Breed Club:
England
Breed Standards:
There are numerous breed standards. The basis of breed/conformation shows is the judging of pedigree dogs against the 'Breed Standard', which is a picture in words that describes the range of features that are deemed appropriate for the breed. Three of the major international standards are:
Breed-Specific Statistics:
Databases
Breed registrations - multiple KC's
Breeding/Health Strategy Documents:
Health/Breeding Strategy Documents and Links:
RAS
Sweden: Breed-specific Breeding Strategies: (in Swedish) and/ or English summary
Denmark: Dansk Mastiff Klub: (2015) Breed-specific Breeding Strategy
Health Surveys
OFA: Mastiff Health Survey: http://www.offa.org/SurveySummary.php?b=ACD&q=ALL&s=28
As of 7-26-2015: Participants: All Responding - 1152; Males only - 587; Females only - 520
The Kennel Club Health Survey - 2014 (24 dogs): http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/media/749567/mastiff.pdf
CHIC: Health tests: http://www.caninehealthinfo.org/brdreqs.html?breed=MF
Mastiff Club of America: Osteosarcoma; Caudal Cerival Spondylomyelopathy (Wobbler Syndrome); Epilepsy; Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Arthritis); Allergies; Cystinuria; Entropion; Ear Infections
The Kennel Club: Population Analysis for the Mastiff Breed
Breed-Specific DNA Tests:
The Kennel Club list of DNA tests available for each breed along with an indication as to whether the test is part of the Assured Breeder Scheme (recommended or required) and whether it is recorded on the Kennel Club registration database: http://www.dogwellnet.com/content/_/health-and-breeding/screening-tests/dna/dna-tests-for-use-in-breeding-decisions/the-kennel-club-breed-specific-dna-tests-upd-r234
Breed-Specific Articles:
Mastiff and Bullmastiff -- Anne-Marie Class
Breed Standards for the Mastiff and Bullmastiff - an illustrated presentation
Other Breed-Specific Webpages:
photo source: AKC: http://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/mastiff/
Breed-Specific Research:
Research
Breed Clubs:
We are listing sites for breed clubs with health or other information that might be helpful. Follow links below.
UK: Old English Mastiff Club: http://www.mastiffclub.com/
The Mastiff Association: http://www.mastiffassociation.com/
An Interpretation of The Mastiff Breed Standard by Betty Baxter & David Blaxter (Illustrated)
Sweden: Svenska Mastiffklubben: http://www.svenskamastiff.com/
USA: Mastiff Club of America: http://www.mastiff.org/
Judges Education: Illustrated Standard
Finland: Bullmastiffit ja Mastiffit Ry: http://www.mastiffit.com/16
France: Club Français du Bullmastiff et du Mastiff: http://www.mastiff-bullmastiff.com/
Denmark: http://www.mastiffklub.dk/
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