Breed
Mastiff
AKC Grouping
Working GroupTemperament
- courageous
- dignified
- good-natured
Demeanor
alert and responsiveChoosing the Best Dog Food for an Overweight Mastiff
The English Mastiff, often simply referred to as Mastiff, is a massive breed. It’s often comparable in size and weight to the St. Bernard but averages are larger and heavier. The largest dog on record is an English Mastiff from England by the name of Aicama Zorba of La Susa, who stood at 37 inches tall, 8 feet and 3 inches long, and weighed 343 pounds at the ripe, old age of 7 years old. While other claims to the title exist, they remain unsubstantiated. Beyond their immense size, English Mastiffs are well known for their large heads, prominent jowls, and their iconic black masks around the eyes and muzzle. They also have a short coat of hair that comes a limited variety of colors trending toward lighter shades, complimenting the black mask. Despite their great stature, Mastiffs tend to be docile and gentle, as well as incredible loving toward their human companions. Despite ups and downs in popularity, the breed enjoys worldwide popularity these days. While their calm nature can be a blessing for their owners, it does make it somewhat more difficult to keep them in shape, so it’s important to keep them on a diet made from whole ingredients and no fillers, so that you won’t be surprised with excess weight. Likewise, exercise becomes all the more important.
The History of Mastiffs and Obesity
Not only are Mastiffs more susceptible to obesity than average, but it can complicate some of the conditions to which Mastiffs are prone, so managing your dog’s weight via diet and exercise is crucial. While exercise is important at all stages of life for the Mastiff, excess running is not recommended prior to the age of 2 years old, as it can damage the growth plates in the joints. Excess weight can increase the already immense weight load on the joints and increase the risk of damage. Once the plates have solidified with maturity, then you can increase the level of exertion the dog can face without concerns.
Get Your Mastiff the Right Food
Energy
active
Grooming
only an occasional bath and brushing
Training
willing to follow
Shedding
regularlyOverweight/Obese Mastiffs in Modern Times
Due to the immense size of the breed, a mother may crush nursing puppies without proper monitoring, and a whelping box is also recommended to prevent this, and obesity can further compound the problem. The Mastiff is at risk of both hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia, as well as thyroid problems, all of which should be tested for when purchasing or adopting a purebred Mastiff, and all of which can be exacerbated with excess weight.
The Best Dog Food for an Overweight Mastiff
Spot & Tango is committed to supplying your Mastiff the greatest quality dog food to promote a healthy weight. Spot & Tango utilizes only locally sourced USDA approved beef, lamb and turkey in their dog foods. By utilizing only locally sourced meats Spot & Tango ensures that their meats are antibiotic, preservative and hormone free. The top quality meats contained in Spot & Tango's dog food are abundant in the proteins that build and repair cartilage and tendons which can aid in relieving discomfort related to the muscle stress caused by excessive weight. Feeding your overweight Mastiff Spot & Tango dog food rich in gluten-free quinoa, millet, and brown rice can help to enhance their energy and support their digestive tract aiding in their weight management. Spot & Tango's recipes consist of leafy greens and fruits that are known to help reduce pain and for strengthening the heart of an obese Mastiff.
Get Your Mastiff the Right FoodChoose Spot & Tango for Overweight Mastiff Dog Food
The Mastiff is generally active and full of life, but is not immune to improper weight gain. Finding both a healthy and delicious dog food for your overweight Mastiff is simple with Spot & Tango’s homemade and human grade recipes. We provide the perfect balance of meats, veggies, fruits, and grains to ensure your Mastiff is receiving the most nutrition while still enjoying every bite. We use ingredients like 100% pure and lean ground turkey, fresh and locally sourced spinach and cranberries, and we never add fillers or preservatives to our meals. Spot & Tango teamed up with a group of experts like veterinarians and animal nutritionists to formulate these dog food recipes to meet key vitamin and nutrient requirements as established by the FDA and the AAFCO. Every meal is prepared over low heat and in small batches to preserve every bit of nutritional value, then vacuum sealed and flash frozen for freshness. Spot & Tango even delivers your Mastiff’s dog food to your door, and you don’t pay for shipping. These meals are all pre-portioned according to your pet’s weight, activity level, and other physical characteristics so you know you’re feeding your Mastiff the right dog food and the right amount for their needs. All you have to do is visit our website and take the simple quiz about your Mastiff to receive a custom meal plan just for them.