Do you think this dog is even a mix, or a full mastiff?

Erica S · May 1st 2010, 1:05am

So we've determined that he looks like a mastiff. Now I'm not even so sure he's a mix! In a week, he has grown tremendously and now I'm not even so sure he's a mutt. Obviously, he isn't a high quality mastiff, more like a backyard bred, but I'm not seeing any other breed in him. What do you think? (For size comparison, the lab behind him weighs 120lb.)http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h299/timeshighmark/Theface.jpghttp://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h299/timeshighmark/MastiffFace12weeks.jpghttp://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h299/timeshighmark/Hanzo12weeks.jpghttp://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h299/timeshighmark/HanzoDonovan.jpgHe's 12 weeks and 24 lbs. His mother was a mastiff that was dumped and than hit by a car. I don't know what the father was.At least, we think he's 12 weeks...might be 11.

Misses Delicious · May 1st 2010, 1:05am

He looks like a mastiff .. And man is he ever cute!!!!

Stevens · May 1st 2010, 11:52am

If you have to ask, he's not fullbred

Porsche · May 1st 2010, 10:39pm

He looks just like my dog! The mom was a purebred German Shepherd but nobody knows what hopped over the fence. He is my dog's twin!!!

Mrs Chappel · May 2nd 2010, 9:26am

He looks like a mastiff/shepard mix to me.

DachsieLvr · May 2nd 2010, 8:13pm

He's very cute. I would lean towards potential a badly bred mastiff. How old is he? How much does he weigh?

jksd · May 3rd 2010, 7:00am

he definately has the black shading of a mastiff, but idk, you may have to wait until he's full grown to see anything else in him.

snyderjrmike · May 3rd 2010, 5:47pm

You don't give the animals age, but he looks really young. He doesn't look full blooded, but he is beautiful. Mutts make the best pets anyway.

Animal Artwork6810 · May 4th 2010, 4:33am

It's a mixed breed dog of uncertain heritage.

Blacky sigh homework · May 4th 2010, 3:20pm

I would say that he looks like a mastif but you probably wont eba ble to tell until he is older, if ever

jessie0044 · May 5th 2010, 2:07am

he is definetly NOT full mastiff!http://www.gotpetsonline.com/pictures-gallery/dog-pictures-breeders-puppies-rescue/mastiff-pictures-breeders-puppies-rescue/pictures/mastiff-0038.jpg

wordsshatterstonehearts · May 5th 2010, 12:54pm

looks very much like a mastiff, but the coloring makes it seem as if he is mixed with a german sheperd or maybe a rottweiler

RACQUEL · May 5th 2010, 11:41pm

hes a mix, but a beautiful one!id agree on a shepherd/mastiff

Erica Asahan · May 6th 2010, 10:28am

He looks like a mix breed of Mastiff and Boxer? I have a friend, her dog looks just like him and she's those mix!! But regardless...He is so darn cute~!

Kennedy · May 6th 2010, 9:15pm

I think he looks like a mix

girl_on_the_couch_inak · May 7th 2010, 8:02am

definately looks like a little mastiff boy........he could by all means be 100% mastiff........coloring changes when dogs get older.......darker hairs in his coat may fade and he.ll be left w/just a black mask and fawn coat.....he.s got those thick lips that look like they might lead to a drooler later on.........

totallypitcrazy · May 7th 2010, 6:49pm

He is not a pure bred mastiff he is mixed. His paws are way to small.

Kate C Attackofthebear2192 · May 8th 2010, 5:36am

He is definitely a breed of mastiff. I was thinking boerboel(south african) mastiff. He may be mixed with something else, but to me his paws look huge and as you said he is 24lbs at 11 to 12 weeks so he is definitely going to be huge whatever he is. I know you didnt ask for this, but this forum can help you with giant breed diets and such. www.bigdogsporch.com many mastiffs on this site, they can definitely tell you what you're in for.