Finding Mastiff Puppies for Sale

So you want a mastiff.  You heard that they are just about the best dog that anyone could own.  So you decide its time to get one.  So you head out in search of your very own Mastiff puppy.

Where does someone find Mastiff puppies for sale?  Most people would think that looking locally would be a good start.  Well it is.  But, don’t let the location of the Mastiff Breeder decide where you purchase your new pet.  A well bred dog is worth traveling long distances for.

Try visiting some dog shows.  Most dog owners who show their dogs are either breeders or know of good breeders.  Mastiff owners love to talk about their passion.  They will be more than happy to sit and talk about their own Mastiff or Mastiffs.  They will probably even send you to a breeder who has the respect of owners everywhere.

Why would the dog owners do this for me?  Well, they are dog lovers.  They show Mastiffs.  They wouldn’t want a second rate breeder flooding the market with second rate dogs.  So, these fellow dog owners will be pretty out going about good and bad breeders that they have encountered.  They might even give you business cards, or contact information for the breeder of their choice.  You should follow up on these leads.  Call the breeder, chat with them on the phone for a while.  Just talking doesn’t commit you to even seeing the litter.

What should I ask the breeder?  Right now just wing it.  Your going on your intuition.  Your just trying to get a feel for what kind of breeder they are.  You want to know if they have a love for Mastiffs also.  You probably don’t even know the correct answers, let alone the questions to ask.  You shouldn’t let this bother you at this moment.  You will have to trust yourself, and you will know when you get the correct answer.

If all the breeder does is talk money, then he or she probably doesn’t have the love of Mastiffs that you possess.  If they can’t stop talking about the litters genealogy, or bloodline then you may have stumbled upon a top quality breeder.  Mark this down, and keep track.  You should be able to get a sense of the breeder’s reputation by the way he feels about your new venture. 

Call, every breeder you can.  Don’t make this decision too quickly.  When you find one that you feel comfortable with, make sure they either have a litter or is expecting one soon.  Make an appointment to meet and talk to them face to face.  If they are a respectable breeder you should be prepared to be asked as many questions as you ask them.  You should feel interrogated.  This is a good sign that he or she loves their Mastiffs.  They wouldn’t just let anyone adopt their Mastiff puppy. 

Here are just a few questions to throw toward the breeder?  Ask them how long they have been breeding Mastiffs.  Find out why they became Mastiff owners.  Does he or she breed show dogs or house pets?  You should find out about the health issues that are associated with Mastiffs.  Don’t let this question worry you.  All breeds have health issues and its better to know them before you encounter them.  Ask the breeder what the most important characteristic of a Mastiff is.  This question shouldn’t bother you.   It will give you the insight that you need to find out what kind of breeder you are dealing with. 

It is always a great sign if the breeder is asking you as many questions as you ask them.  You shouldn’t worry about answering any of these truthfully.  It just shows that they care about Mastiffs just as much as you do, remember this is their passion.

As you slim the list of breeder down to a few.  Prioritize the list.  You will probably have to wait until other potential owners have made their selections first.  Remember when it comes to breeding dogs, it is on a first come, first serve basis.  Once you find that perfect breeder and the mother of your Mastiff puppy.  You will probably be placed on a list of future dog owners.  This could be an annoying thing about buying a good dog.  Remember that all good things are worth waiting for.  If you feel that the wait is going to be to long.   Then move onto the second choice of breeders. 
Finally the call comes in.  The Mastiff puppies are eight to ten weeks old and ready to show you their stuff.  You can take you entire family to view the puppies.  They are ready to show you how they will react with you and every member of the family.  That’s right, take everyone.  Its essential that the puppy meets them all.  Everyone should have a voice in the selection.

The Mastiff puppy you choose should physically meets all the requirements of the breed.  You might want to show them.  You might just want a house dog.  What ever the reason for getting the Mastiff, make sure they are healthy and can give you what your looking for in a Mastiff.  This will ensure that you’re a happy Mastiff owner.

You’ve chose which puppy you want.  Now lets get the paper work started.  You’ve paid for your new pet and its time to take him or her home.  Wait, you might have to wait a little longer before that happens.  Don’t worry, you waited this long, what’s another week or two.  This time will allow you to prepare you home for its new addition. 

I hope that you will truly enjoy your new Mastiff puppy.