Spanish Mastiff

Patellar Luxation

Legg-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia

Heart murmurs

Mastiffs are big dogs that eat a lot of food. Per day, they can eat 6-10 cups of dry food. If you feed your Mastiff a raw diet, he needs 1.13-3.17 kg of muscle meat, organ meat, and bones every day. Feed three meals a day to Spanish mastiff puppies aged three to six months. In a 24-hour cycle, feed puppies aged six months to one year two bowls of food. When your Spanish Mastiff hits the age of one, one feeding a day usually is sufficient. Spanish mastiffs sometimes prefer two smaller meals. It's perfectly healthy for your Mastiff to consume large quantities of raw meat because their stomachs contain the proper enzymes to digest it. Since their stomachs contain the necessary enzymes to digest raw beef, it is entirely safe for your Mastiff to consume vast amounts of it. Chicken legs, tails, calves, and arms; pork neck bones; pig's feet; beef knuckle bones; and turkey necks may all be part of a healthy mastiff diet.

Because of his thick double coat, the Spanish Mastiff is not hypoallergenic and sheds seasonally. Mastiffs have a low-maintenance coat, but they shed a lot. Their thick, straight outer coat and thick undercoat, on the other hand, shed more frequently once or twice a year as the seasons shift. Although you can't deter a Mastiff from shedding, daily grooming can significantly minimize it.

Because of his thick double coat, the Spanish Mastiff is not hypoallergenic and sheds seasonally. Mastiffs have a low-maintenance coat, but they shed a lot. Their thick, straight outer coat and thick undercoat, on the other hand, shed more frequently once or twice a year as the seasons shift. Although you can't deter a Mastiff from shedding, daily grooming can significantly minimize it.
Brushing also promotes a gleaming coat and lets dirt fall off the hair by spreading good natural skin oils across the hair shaft. Brushing and brushing your Spanish Mastiff dog are things that will help strengthen the relationship between you and your family member. Brushing your pet and yourself can be a pleasurable and relaxing experience.

Although the Spanish Mastiff is not a particularly active breed, it does require a regular stroll to fulfill its exercise requirements. Since this breed is more productive as a young adult, it may need extra activity in the early years. Mastiffs require preparation so that, despite their size, they can be effectively handled. Mastiffs are known for being lazy, and they need regular exercise to avoid adding too much weight.

It helps if you took your Spanish Mastiff to the vet daily, much like every other dog, to catch any health problems early. Your veterinarian will assist you in developing a treatment regimen for your dog that can keep him safe. Since Spanish Mastiffs are vulnerable to hip and joint problems, keep an eye on your dog's weight and, if possible, see if any parent has ever been diagnosed with hip or knee dysplasia, as genetics play a significant role in those conditions. Although these dogs are relatively passive indoors, they will need a slow-paced walk once or twice a day and a broad yard to run around in to burn off excess energy, particularly as puppies.

The mastiff is a dignified but friendly creature. Mastiffs relaxed disposition makes it a good partner for older children, and he is caring and affectionate toward his relatives. However, due to its large size, the breed is not approved for toddlers. When guests come to the house, the mastiff's guard dog origins are likely to show. Strangers make the dog wary, and he is defensive of his family and perceived territories. Despite this, the mastiff barks once in a while. It is faithful to its family and, if properly socialized, may politely greet outsiders, but it will be wary of them. They get along with both families and single owners, and they don't bark much. A Spanish Mastiff makes an ideal friend and well-behaved pet with the right owner. They are people pleasers who learn orders quickly, but their stubbornness will cause them to fail.

The mastiff may be a noble and caring family member, but his zealous guardianship includes socialization and obedience training. Socialization and training can begin as soon as possible. The breed is alert and food driven, but it can become bored quickly; regular, strict, but gentle exercise is needed. The Spanish mastiff can be an exceedingly obedient companion until the owner has earned the dog's respect as a master. It can be challenging to persuade them to do something if they are afraid, confused, or their tender feelings get hurt, even with blunt language. Hurting a mastiff is not the same as training any other dog breed. If you properly teach them from the start, their lovely and soulful faces will complement good manners and behaviour. They are easy to train and make it a fun experience because they love serving their master.

Mastiffs may be aggressive and possessive. They will keep people and dogs out of their yard, home, car, and family. These are dogs who will get along with other dogs and cats if they have had previous positive encounters.