Looking for an American Mastiff Puppy? Good for you! The mastiff is one of the most loyal and loving companions you can have in your family. However your search for the perfect puppy can be a little winding if you under experienced.
I’m here to help, and give you the process in a nutshell. Three steps the help you find the perfect American mastiff puppy for you and your family.
1. Make a List of American Mastiff Breeders
This can be a bit involved but it pays off. When you find a quality American mastiff breeder you will find your quality mastiff puppy. Simple so how do you find a breeder?
Well it usually comes by a good recommendation, but you can also find a list of breeders online. Search online for “American Mastiff Breeders” and see what comes up, make a list of names and numbers.
If you go to the park and see an American mastiff, approach the owner and start up a quick conversation and ask where they got there mastiff. Ask questions like if they’re happy with it and if they would be willing to recommend the breeder.
An excellent source to finding good recommendation is to go to any local dog shows in your area; especially mastiff specific dog shows. If you see an American mastiff, approach the owner and ask for a breeder recommendation.
At shows you will even be more likely to find breeders with there dogs. If you do find a mastiff breeder at a show it can be the perfect opportunity to ask if they have won any awards and get a load of information about their breeding; Definitely get the breeders card.
2. Screen the Breeder
At this point you should have a list of American mastiff breeders to go through. Maybe 5 – 20. What you want to do is narrow down your list by doing on phone screening. Basically you’re going to call the breeder up and ask a few questions to determine if they are someone you can trust to provide you with a quality mastiff
Here are three questions that you can ask the breeder
Do you belong to any breeder clubs or organizations?
Do you exclusively breed the American mastiff?
Do you guarantee the health of your mastiff puppies?
You are looking for a positive response for all three of these questions. The better the breeder can answer these questions the higher the potential this breeder has as being breeder you should visit.
You should aim to narrow down your list to three potentials to go visit.
Call back your potentials and setup a time where you can visit breeder and her dogs.
When visiting your breeder there are various things that will tell of the quality of the breeder. Here are three big things to look for.
1. The adult American mastiffs should look happy and be sociable with you.
2. The dwelling place of the mastiffs should be clean with access to water
3. The mastiffs should have plenty of space to run around in; if your breeder is on acreage even better.
By looking at these three indicators, you can determine if the breeder has a real interest and love of her mastiffs by providing them socialization, a good home and proper care.
3. Deciding on your Mastiff Puppy
When do you have the proper breeder that you can trust you can now make arrangements to buy a puppy? Usually the breeder may not have puppies on hand but will have some coming.
It can be a bit irritating waiting for a puppy from a reputable breeder but its well worth the wait, because you’ll be getting a top quality American mastiff.
When the puppies are ready for viewing you’ll get a call from your breeder to come visit the new litter. You’ll be able to choose a puppy by its coloration and its demonstrated personality when there right around eight weeks old.
Some breeders will keep the puppy with this mother until the 16th week at which point they are ready to be taken home with you.
Enjoy your new American Mastiff Puppy.
