Are Mastiffs protective?
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 it 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.