Question 1

How long do North American Mastiffs (NAMs) live?

Accepted Answer

The NAM has a long lifespan for a giant breed. They typically live for 10 to 13 years, however keep in mind dogs that are not kept in fit condition seldom reach their maximum lifespan.

Question 2

Are North American Mastiffs good in all home settings?

Accepted Answer

As a pet or protection dog, the NAM has a middle of the range prey drive.  They love to protect all kinds of animals if raised in such setting but struggle with birds, in protection work under proper training they are easy and safe to handle and posses a unmatched ferocity.
Some individuals even excel in service work let us know what your desire for your pup is to help in selection.

Question 3

Are they safe around family and friends?

Accepted Answer

North American Mastiffs love children and will welcome friends and family that you welcome.  They only respond to and protect against real threats. These dogs truly excel in guardian work, as well as therapy! Some breeders have lines that are well known for protection  work. Our lines are a great mix of pet and family protection, however we have some pups that would do amazing in a protection work or service work!

Question 4

Do North American Mastiffs bark a lot?

Accepted Answer

Unlike many other breeds of mastiff breeds, the North American Mastiff is not known for being an incessant barker.  It will do its job and alert for strangers or animals that approach the property, but does not bark much in addition to those special situations. However, don’t be misled by other breeders and opinions, they do bark more then say your average golden retriever, for example.

Question 5

I don’t like a lot of drool, do they drool a lot?

Accepted Answer

The North American Mastiff male may not be the breed for you if you can't stand drool.  While female NAMs may not drool as much.

Question 6

What percentage are your NAMs?

Accepted Answer

Our NAMs are 100% pure. We opted to continue with the traditions of the breed founder and only use lines that trace to the original stock. While some breeders have opted to and more Cane Corso or other breeds we only use original line and have strived to find the healthiest of those lines.

Question 7

What's the average cost of a North American Mastiff?

Accepted Answer

The pricing of a NAM is very level between the responsible breeders averaging $3000 at the lowest for pet solid colored dogs and merles starting at $5500 for pets. While breeding rights are available for the best quality of each litter we are extremely selective where they go and there pricing is higher.

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