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Are Mastiffs protective? How are Mastiffs with young Children and Strangers?

April 26, 2017children mastiffs Protective Strangers young

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Are Mastiffs protective? How are Mastiffs with young Children and Strangers?

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Mastiffs are protective. However, many people do not understand the difference between protection and aggression. If a dog growls when there is no danger, then that is aggression not protection. A protective dog has the judgement to see when there is a real risk of danger. Therefore, if you have a truly protective dog, you may never know it until you are in danger. The ideal temperament is one where you never know that you are being protected unless a true situation arises and the Mastiff’s services are needed.