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You don’t know which parent they will take after, so you need to be proactive. Make sure your Mastador feels comfortable around other dogs, small animals like cats, young and older children, elderly people, and strangers.Įven when bringing home a Mastiff Lab mix, socialization is still essential. You must meet the Mastiff parent and feel confident that their guarding nature is not to the detriment of their friendliness around strangers. Mastiff breeds and Labs are known for their friendly and relaxed natures.īut, the Bullmastiff is a natural guard dog and is an independent thinker.Īs such, they need thorough socialization from a young age. Are Mastadors Aggressive?Īll dogs are prone to aggression if they aren’t raised right.

Whichever parent your lab mastiff cross takes after, they are likely to have a relaxed and friendly temperament. They are very active dogs and will thrive if they get lots of opportunities to play.Ī Bullmastiff Lab mix could take after either side of the family or fall somewhere in between.

The Labrador is known for its friendly, outgoing personality and laid back personality.īut, a Labrador’s even temperament should not be confused with laziness. But, like all dogs, they still need regular exercise.ĭon’t let them lay around all day! They are also known to be loyal dogs, protective of their family. Teeth should be brushed regularly.īullmastiffs are not overly active dogs, so spending time lazing around inside is not a big issue for them. Labrador nails grow quickly, so they could become excessively long if not kept in check.īoth the Labrador and the Bullmastiff have floppy ears, so regularly check your dog’s ears for excessive wax buildup. Keep an eye on the nails of your dog and trim them when necessary. Particularly in the case of black Lab Mastiff, the short, shiny mastiff coat teamed with the jet black color of the Labrador makes for an impressive shiny black coat. And, if your puppy takes after the Labrador parent, you may need to spend a little time keeping their coat groomed. But, the Mastador mix is a very large dog, so grooming can be quite time consuming. Neither of these parent breeds have a very long coat. But, as such a large breed, even a small amount of shedding can result in a lot of loose fur around your home. It’s likely that you mix will fall somewhere in between the two. They need regular grooming and baths to keep them looking their best. Labradors have a double coat, so they will shed. The Bullmastiff has a short coat and does not require heavy grooming. Often, a Lab Mastiff cross results in a rather distinguished and stately looking pooch. Some Mastadors look decidedly like a Bullmastiff, and others like a Labrador with slightly looser jowls. They are also known for their kind, friendly eyes. The Labrador comes in three recognized colors yellow, black and chocolate. Colors and Coat Typeīullmastiffs have six colors, including fawn, brindle, red and combinations of the three. Which unfortunately aren’t the most structurally healthy of features.

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Females are often smaller than males, but either way it’s likely that your full grown Mastador dog will weigh over 100 pounds as an adult.īullmastiffs also have a distinctive droopy face and floppy jowls. Whichever side of the family your Lab Mastiff pup takes after, the fact remains that both parents are large dogs.Ī Bull Mastiff Labrador mix is going to be a big dog. They usually weigh somewhere between 55 and 90 pounds. They are also a heavy set dog.Ī Labrador is a somewhat smaller dog than the bullmastiff and will typically be around 22 inches at the withers. They can be anywhere between 24 and 27 inches at the shoulder in height. Typical AppearancesĪ Bull Mastiff will typically weigh anywhere between 90 and 130 pounds, depending on gender. But, you may also find an English Mastiff Lab mix, or English Mastador. The Mastador mix will often use a Bullmastiff parent. The impressive size and courage displayed by this cross breed made them perfect for their role as guard dogs. The purpose of this cross was to produce a breed that would act as a guard dog for gamekeepers against poachers. Originally this cross was 60% mastiff and 40% bulldog. The breed is the result of a cross between the Bulldog and the old English Mastiff. The Bullmastiff was originally developed in England, around the year 1860. The Earl of Malmsbury gave these dogs the name ‘Labrador’, and in 1916 the first Labrador club was started in England. They soon gained popularity in England for their hunting ability. These dogs helped the local fishermen, pulling in nets and carts laden with fish. The Labrador had its origins around the fishing ports of Newfoundland.