I have a 4 year old English mastiff, Mason, most lovable affectionate dog I have ever owned. Are Mastiffs Aggressive? The first of these fear periods occurs among puppy Mastiffs between eight to ten weeks old and the second among puppy Mastiffs between six to fourteen months old. I've got an English Mastiff I've had since she was a puppy, shes about 3 now. Obviously a dog of this size and power is capable of seriously injuring or killing other animals. Aggression is both a learned and an inherited trait. She is okay with women but runs from men she isn't familiar with. I hope you have lots of insurance. Potential animal aggression. Discussion in 'General Mastiff Discussion' started by Slick561, Dec 19, 2016. I would not risk keeping a Neapolitan Mastiff with another dog of the same sex. Often described as gentle giants, English Mastiffs weigh in at around 220 pounds or more and stand between 28 and 36 inches tall. Mastiff suddenly aggressive. Typically, aggressive behavior is a “learned response” and/or results from a lack of proper socialization during the dog's developmental stages. At first when she was younger we thought she'd grow out of the timidness, but she hasn't. Typically she hides from them. Socialization is critical in shaping dogs’ behavior especially during these two “fear periods”. If they can manage to get close enough to pet her shes fine, but she jets as soon as they look away. Most English Mastiffs are polite with everyone, but there is timidity (even extreme shyness) in some lines, and aggression in others.. To ensure a stable temperament, English Mastiffs need earlier and more frequent socialization than many other breeds. AGGRESSION TOWARD HUMANS. I have had my 4 month old mastiff pup since she was 8 weeks old, Both her parents were friendly. A behavior specialist with experience with guarding breeds, whom by instinct tend to be wary of strangers, is in order. She was the runt, the last to go and is extremely shy and nervous. She has been since we got her. A typical Mastiff's temperament, by nature, is one of gentle demeanor. Mastiffs tend to … Though the English Mastiff temperament makes the breed extremely gentle and loving with family members, the massive size of these dogs makes them best for a more experienced dog owner. If you are breeding Mastiffs to be ferocious guard dogs -- you are making a huge mistake! Thank you for reaching out to the Mastiff community. The strong temperament. Mastiffs are inherently predisposed to having a higher level of “suspicion” then other dog breeds making them suitable for guard work. My dog, Monty, who is a little over a year and a half has in the past few months, starting in March or April become increasingly aggressive. And be aware that some Neapolitan Mastiffs display predatory behavior toward cats and other animals that run. 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