Appearance of the Doubull-Mastiff
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| The Doubull-Mastiff will have the physical characteristics of both its parents. It will be a giant breed with a very muscular body. The Doubull-Mastiff is a large dog with a dense, short coat. Its color is fawn or brindle. Doubull-Mastiffs have large, square heads, V-shaped floppy ears and short muzzles. Their facial expression is noble and loving. The breed has large, deep jowls and is known to drool, requiring daily facial cleansing. They have a dark mask around the eyes and nose. The Doubull-Mastiff may have a slight underbite and the skin around its face may be wrinkled and have folds. |
Temperament of the Doubull-Mastiff
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| The Doubull-Mastiff will have the behavior and personality traits of both parents. Family protection and good guard dogs, early obedience training and socialization with strangers and other dogs are recommended. They are generally not barkers, but they are not calm dogs. They sniff, growl and snore. They also make a lot of drool. Doubull-Mastiffs can be a little stubborn, so patience and constant training are essential. They can be a little lazy, but daily walks are necessary to keep them from becoming overweight. They are friendly and good with children, but because of their size, they need to be supervised when interacting with them. Children must learn to respect and be gentle with animals. They should not be allowed to ride the Doubull-Mastiff as this can cause physical damage. The Doubull-Mastiff is a gentle, affectionate giant who needs to remember that he's not a lapdog. |
Needs and activities of the Doubull-Mastiff
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| Your Doubull-Mastiff will enjoy daily walks. He'll also enjoy playing fetch and running in a fenced-in yard. Play should be limited during high temperatures. His energy level will be higher when he's a puppy, but as he's growing very fast, it's important that he doesn't overdo it despite his youth. Excessive exercise for a growing large-breed puppy can damage joints and bones. The Doubull-Mastiff may want to live the life of a couch potato, but daily exercise is necessary to prevent obesity. |
Maintenance of the Doubull-Mastiff
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| The Doubull-Mastiff has a short, dense coat that requires little maintenance. Weekly brushing can help eliminate loose fur. The folds and wrinkles of its face should be cleaned daily and kept as dry as possible so that moisture build-up doesn't cause bacteria and yeast to proliferate. His ears should be cleaned weekly with a cotton bud. To prevent tartar and gingivitis, his teeth should be brushed with canine toothpaste several times a week. His nails may need trimming every month. It's a good idea to trim his nails like a puppy, so he gets used to the practice. Once accustomed to the diet, many dogs enjoy the attention. |
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