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Belgian Mastiff
Puppies for Sale
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. |
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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 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. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: 27-32 inches (69-78 cm.)
Weight: 99-110 pounds ( 45-50 kg.) |
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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. |
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Life Expectancy |
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Grooming
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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. |
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Mastiff |
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Recognition |
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Drawing of an original Belgian Mastiff
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