Hi all,
I'm new to this site, I decided to join to ask for advice regarding mastiffs. My family and I recently lost our 175lb 4 year old Boerboel, Gage, it was heartbreaking. He had stomach issues and had to have major surgery 3 times in his life, once when he was two, and twice right before we lost him a few weeks ago. He was my mothers dog, so of course she is taking it the hardest, we've been looking into getting another dog but I wanted to do my research first. We hadn't done so before getting our Boerboel and we had no idea how much effort he was going to be. He was great with the family and the rest of our pets (a Chihuahua, lab and two cats), but could not be introduced to anyone outside of us. He was also very anxious and nervous, which wouldn't have been as big of a problem if he was more of a flight dog instead of a fight one, he never bit anyone, but given the chance he would have. We took him to so many obedience classes as a puppy and young adult and worked so hard, but his temperament would not change. We loved him very much though! He'd turn into a goofy little puppy again when he was with all of us.
Now, to the point! haha. My mother is in love with the look of mastiffs and we can't sway her from finding a different breed (very off-putting for my father who is a cat person!). She wants another Boerboel but we have all decided we just can't handle it again. I'm wondering what breed of different mastiffs might have better temperaments? I figured this would be the perfect place to ask! I'd appreciate any advice while we try to make our family whole again.
I'm new to this site, I decided to join to ask for advice regarding mastiffs. My family and I recently lost our 175lb 4 year old Boerboel, Gage, it was heartbreaking. He had stomach issues and had to have major surgery 3 times in his life, once when he was two, and twice right before we lost him a few weeks ago. He was my mothers dog, so of course she is taking it the hardest, we've been looking into getting another dog but I wanted to do my research first. We hadn't done so before getting our Boerboel and we had no idea how much effort he was going to be. He was great with the family and the rest of our pets (a Chihuahua, lab and two cats), but could not be introduced to anyone outside of us. He was also very anxious and nervous, which wouldn't have been as big of a problem if he was more of a flight dog instead of a fight one, he never bit anyone, but given the chance he would have. We took him to so many obedience classes as a puppy and young adult and worked so hard, but his temperament would not change. We loved him very much though! He'd turn into a goofy little puppy again when he was with all of us.
Now, to the point! haha. My mother is in love with the look of mastiffs and we can't sway her from finding a different breed (very off-putting for my father who is a cat person!). She wants another Boerboel but we have all decided we just can't handle it again. I'm wondering what breed of different mastiffs might have better temperaments? I figured this would be the perfect place to ask! I'd appreciate any advice while we try to make our family whole again.
I would say English Mastiff (just because I have one my self). What would be the goal of owning another mastiff? As far as temerament, with any breed, It all depends on their lines. RIP Gage
