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Belgian Mastiff
(Matin Beige) (Chien de Trait) (Belgian Draft Mastiff)

Male puppy of Bacon (see origin), named "Ecco" is just 8 months old in this photo and is about 28 inches (70 cm.) height and about 110 pounds (50 kg.) (he will get a little taller and heavier).

 
 

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Description

The coat came in reddish, brown-brindle, fawn, or black with a dark mask and or infrequent white markings. It had a black nose. It was a very strong dog with an athletic build and imposing muscular strength. Its coat was short and sleek. The forehead was wide and he had a good developed skull. The ears were fairly big and hanging. The back of the dog was higher then the front for the task of pulling the cart.

Temperament

The original Belgian Mastiff is said to be extinct, however this has not been proven as some say there are still some specimens of this breed around. We do know however, there is a group in the process of re-creating this breed (see origin). The original Belgian Mastiff was a very hard working bobtail mastiff of the butcher's dog type. The Belgian Mastiff's primary work was as a draft dog. He pulled carts for the poorer Belgians who could not afford a horse. The Belgian army also used this breed to pull their heavy equipment. He was not known as a really friendly dog but he was very loving, loyal and protective towards his family. He was said to sometimes be vicious with strangers, which would have occured if the dog saw himself above humans in the alpha order, but over all was not a very aggressive dog. He was intelligent, courageous and powerful. It was an active dog who was not nervous and was pretty standoffish with strangers. This breed needed some type of job to do to vent his strong drive and energy. He was a calm and obedient dog.

Height, Weight

Height: 27-32 inches (69-78 cm.)
Weight: 99-110 pounds ( 45-50 kg.)

Health Problems

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Living Conditions

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Exercise

This breed need some type of job to do, along with a long daily walk.

Life Expectancy

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Grooming

The Belgian Mastiff require very little grooming.

Origin

The Belgian Kennel Club states the original Belgian Mastiff may be extinct. The FCI placed the breed on the suspended list.  However, there is a workgroup in Belgian re-creating the breed from the breed's standard. There is a breeder in Belgium who succeeded to re-create the breed, and his "master" dog named "Bacon" has already been shown at several dog shows and received excellent ratings. When this has passed all the different committees, it will enter into a 10 year FCI "stage" period. The Belgian Mastiff was used for guard work and for tracking, search and rescue. It is said that he most likely originated in France because of his resemblance to the French hounds. Later his characteristics were changed when he was exported to Belgium. The breed was used for carting in Belgium but the original dogs had become extinct as cart pulling dogs were no longer necessary with the development of the automobile.

Group

Mastiff

Recognition

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