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Mastiff Breeder – The Good the Bad and the Ugly
By Steve Blake

If you’re on the lookout for your ideal mastiff pup, your best chance of snagging a wonderful pet is through contacting a good mastiff breeder. At a loss as to how you’re going to figure out if the breeder you’ve contacted is a good one or not?

Read on and learn to spot qualities which differentiate the irresponsible puppy millers from the reputable breeders.

The Bad and Ugly

You’ll know if the person isn’t actually a good breeder with some careful observation. Is he or she offering you a lot of information about mastiffs and tips on how to take care of your pet in the future?

Does the person seem more concerned about the sale than the puppy? Does the puppy seem a bit too shy and fearful?

Be on the lookout for these things and note the reactions of the person you’re talking to. If he or she can’t seem to answer your queries or if they seem to be concerned primarily about the sale of the puppy more than the puppy’s welfare then the suspicions you’ll feel at that moment aren’t unfounded.

And, like they say about gut feeling, if you’re not entirely sure about what you’re getting then you might as well forget it.

The Good

Here’s why you should really exert some effort into looking for a good breeder.

A reputable breeder will be able to offer you his knowledge of the mastiff breed, which he got through his experiences. Having spent long years taking care of his own dogs, he’ll be able to tell you anything you might want to know about pet care since he’s been there.

You can also be sure that the puppy you’re getting will more likely grow up healthy, and will have a good temperament. A good breeder selects outstanding parent dogs to make sure that the offspring are well-behaved pups.

Happy puppy Hunting!

Steve Blake is a mastiff breed researcher and enthusiast. His love for this breed has prompted him to build and operate his own mastiff website. You can learn more about Mastiff Breeder and sign up for the 10-lesson mastiff mini-course by clicking here