Has anyone heard of an American Mastiff? I am supposed to be getting a puppy Monday that is half American Mastiff and half Great Pyrenees. The American Mastiff seems to be a mix of an English Mastiff and Anatolian Shepherd. When I looked them up, I thought they looked like a Mastiff/Dane mix. These are working dogs, and are living with goats now. I have 2 goats, but also want them to work with the chickens. Does anyone have any suggestions or tips? I am planning on her sleeping with the goats, if the goats will let her. Otherwise, she will sleep with the chickens. She is 10 1/2 wks old. She looks like a Pyr with some brown blotches on her head.
I'd love to hear if anyone has any experience with the American Mastiffs. I'm somewhat familiar with the Pyrenees, but I had never heard of the other.
Plus, any training tips, etc. We have had English Mastiffs in the past, but I think these will be a much different type of dog. She will be outside only. Strictly a working dog from working dog stock. My DH and I have been around dogs all our lives, so we know the basics and some advanced training, but nothing about LGD training. Anything will help!
Thanks! We are SOOOO excited!!!
Shelly
I'd love to hear if anyone has any experience with the American Mastiffs. I'm somewhat familiar with the Pyrenees, but I had never heard of the other.
Plus, any training tips, etc. We have had English Mastiffs in the past, but I think these will be a much different type of dog. She will be outside only. Strictly a working dog from working dog stock. My DH and I have been around dogs all our lives, so we know the basics and some advanced training, but nothing about LGD training. Anything will help!
Thanks! We are SOOOO excited!!!
Shelly