The Ultimate Book of Mastiff Breeds

The time-honored Mastiff breeds constitute a cornerstone of the purebred family, and this splendid book provides an in-depth understanding of these dogs, their common bonds, their differences and what makes the Mastiff types so special. This remarkable compilation features the expertise of some of the world's leading authorities on the Bullmastiff, the Mastiff, the Neapolitan Mastiff, the Anatolian Shepherd Dog, the Dogue de Bordeaux, the Mastin Espanol, the Mastin Pirenos, the Tibetan Mastiff and the Fila Brasiliero. The advice given here on appropriate training methods, nutrition, health care and other husbandry issues is peerless, as is the gallery of 200 color photos showing these valiant dogs at their best. A Howell Dog Book of Disctinction

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1582450803
• ISBN13: 9781582450803
• Release Date: May 1999
• Publisher: *Howell Book House
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 2.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.4" x 0.9" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

out standing

I have always ben interested in mastiffs,this was the first publication that I have purchased,and I was pleased with its different approach to mastiff keeping.The only fault that I could find was on adivising people not to take in a rescued Neo,which I found to be ill founded from my own personal experience with this wonderful breed.Overall a well written book,with personal expereinces,which made it funny at times. Although I do wish that there were books that covered bloodlines with pictures covering five generations at least.

Leaving something out

This book is a must read for the person who is thinking of acquiring a mastiff breed for the first time! But, I must say, that I had already narrowed my choice down to the Dogue De Bordeaux, and the information on this breed was very sparce! I am most concerned about temperment, and how these dogs will get along within a family environment with other animals. The crux of the information dealt with health problems (which, of course, is important!), and the history of the dogue. It is very apparent that the author has had experience with the Bullmastiff and Neopolitan, as these breed descriptions are the most comprehensive. I wish that the breed bios had not been so biased! As information on the Dogue is almost nonexistant, I was hoping that this book would offer something more!

Great Book, However

It did leave out several Mastiff breeds that are hard to find published literature on.Maybe Douglas Oliff will catch other breeds next time.His other Mastiff book,"The Mastiff and Bullmastiff " handbook, is also very good.

Great book! Left out other Mastiff breeds. Needs updating

This is a great book. I think that the way that the information is delivered is fantastic. A couple of dings however: 1) I didn't see any warnings against a feeding puppy food or anyother high protein diet. It might of been in the book, but I didn't catch it.2) Left out other mastiff breeds like Great Dane (Deutche (sp?) Dog), Newfoundland, Great Pyr, and Saint Bernard (Alpine Mastiff), Berenese (sp?) Mountain Dog and Great Swiss Mountain Dog & Dogo Argentino (sp?). Although many breeds are derived from the mastiffs, I believe that these are definitely dogs that are Mastiffs and should be described as such.Other than these minor beefs - a great book!

A very refreshing new book for ALL Mastiff Breeds enthusiast

I was delighted to discover this new book, and even more delighted to find that it contained information not only about my particular breed, but an insight into the less well known Mastiff Breeds, like the Pyrenian Mastiff, and Spanish Mastiff, with more that it's fair share of good quality photographs.This is a book which will take pride of place upon my (ever expanding) bookshelf, alongside some other K9 classics.Highly recommended. -Andy Briggs-Sobarna Tibetan Mastiffs-England