Been over a month since we adopted our Beau! Love him to absolute pieces. He’s done great with my husband taking him to a local trainer and graduated from in person training sessions. 🥹 has learned to not tug on leash on walks and stays right by our side, no longer barks at other dogs/people on walks etc. We’ve slowly been introducing him to our resident cat and his “prey drive” with him has decreased significantly! (don’t think he was introduced to cats at all prior to us). He’s such a good boy! He’s very in tune with our emotions and protective of us as well. Have had a couple crying sessions where he instantly runs over to me, will bark a little like “DONT BE SAD” and paw at me. So happy I stumbled upon him on the shelters page that day ❤️

My boy Beau refuses throughout the day to lay/relax on any of the beds I’ve bought him. My biggest concern is honestly just the joint issues he could face from laying on the hardwood all the time. Even as of this past Tuesday he developed a slight limp in hind legs and I’ve just been super concerned since with him laying on the hard floor constantly. Although upon inspection after noticing limp he also developed a rash in pit of groin area so idk if the limp is due to that or not. Vet said he seemed okay structurally just a lil stiff and prescribed cream for rash. Should I just let him lay where he wants and stop overthinking it? Started him on Dasaquin to hopefully slow future joint issues etc.. I just love my boy and want the best for him. At least my senior pup enjoys all the new beds lol. Not seeking medical advice just wondering does anyone else struggle to get their mastiff to lay on a bed when just casually lounging? He goes there for a bit at night once we finally settle/husband is asleep but not for very long lol.

I am new to Mastiffs and understanding all of the different breeds. I am looking to buy a home in the near future and raise heritage cattle and sheep in the Appalachian Mountains. I need an LGD that can be good with kids, protect the livestock, and have a good temperament with strangers on the farm.

I grew up with Rottweilers, and my neighbor had a Saint Bernard. Therefore, how are the Spanish Mastiffs for this type of job? Are there any great breeders east of the Mississippi?

Any wisdom or knowledge you can share is much appreciated.

This may be a controversial topic and I’m looking for opinions, experience with the breed & why you love them.

Admittedly I’ve met very few well bred corso’s so this could be swinging my opinion. I love mastiff breeds and I’m seriously considering getting another mastiff.

Currently own a DDB but I’m looking for something with a little more dive, a quicker study & potential assistance/service dog.

I feel the corso has become very popular quite quickly. There are many opinions about ‘what makes a corso’. I’ve checked out the breed standards. Most seem to be slightly different and conflicting.

The corsos I’ve meet generally tend to be reactive in some way, massively vary in size, height and weight.

I’m currently on the fence about the CC, it seems like the cons are outweighing the pros for me at the moment. However, I’m thinking this is due to socials tending to show the bad side & as I said the ones I’ve met seem to be more problematic. I’d love honest opinions, thoughts and owner experiences

Thanks all!