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English Mastiff
An enormous, generally calm and devoted guardian whose size brings substantial health risks, practical demands and a short average lifespan.
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Score overview
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Health 2/5 The Mastiff has a delicate health profile. Major concerns include hip and elbow dysplasia, gastric dilatation-volvulus, heart disease, several cancers, respiratory limitations and a reduced lifespan. Recommended care includes orthopaedic and cardiac assessment, careful puppy growth, strict weight control, sensible meal and exercise timing and prompt investigation of lameness, breathing changes or masses. Advantages Things to consider
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