Enlglish Mastiff Rott mix

**polarpooch** · 07-17-2007, 11:21 PM

Since you have a Newfie, I'm just going to GUESS that you are probably well aware of the needs of large breed dogs and already know that this cross is gonna be a big one!

My vet has this cross. It's a wonderful dog. It's also very beautiful and well proportioned. His head is huge! It's not as large as you might expect, though I'm sure some other crosses of Rotts/English Mastiffs are much larger. His dog is a 140 lbs male--about as tall as a large Rottie, and very compact. His dog is very nicely tempered, having inherited both breed's better angels. Obviously you can't necessarily assume that all crosses of these breeds will be as docile, since both Mastiffs and Rotts were bred for protection. You probably know that!

He frequently brings his dog to the clinic, where the dog likes to lounge and seek affection from clients. I must say, I'm crazy about this dog! I just marvel at what a beautiful, gentle monster he is.

My vet also has a female Bullmastiff. He says both dogs get along well. He's a vet though, and very anal about training--but he's an example I know of where two powerful dogs live in peace with each other. Then again, your dog might turn out to be completely nuts. LOL!

I hope this helps you a little.

**critter crazy** · 07-17-2007, 11:40 PM

Being a mix, no one can realy tell you how this dog will turn out. But both breeds are gerat dogs. Rottis and mastiffs are both headstrong, but very loyal dogs. They are very family orientated breeds. Good luck on your new puppy.

**Lilith Cherry** · 07-19-2007, 11:54 PM

Until last September I had a Rottie/Mastiff/GSD mix. Sam was the finest dog I have ever had and I have had some lovely ones in my life! He was enormous at 160lbs ( all muscle!) but had a heart to match his great size. He was sweet and gentle with my grandsons ( though never left alone with the babies as sheer size would have made that dangerous of course!) He loved to play though not too energetically and was a kind loving and lovable member of our family. We had two dogs at that time , the other being a slightly older retriever/collie cross who was very hyper and excitable . Sam tolerated all the dopiness of Chaos with good humour. Obedience classes and socialisation are a must for all my dogs but Sam was a willing and fast learner.

All in all Sam was a wonderful dog and my heart is still well and truly bent out of shape from his loss.. I am looking forward to meeting him again at the RB!