http://www.i-tails.com/blog all about great danes and english mastiffs Tue, 15 Jul 2008 03:28:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A: Yes, all dogs drool. The amount of drool certainly varies by size, breed, and specific characteristics of the individual dog. Dogs produce saliva when they are tempted with food or any appealing scent, or when they are panting or excited. Giant breeds will typically produce more drool than small breeds ... http://www.i-tails.com/blog/2008/07/14/q-do-mastiffs-great-danes-drool/ We often get e-mails from great dane and mastiff owners wondering what types of treats we give our giant breed dogs. With smaller breeds, purchasing organic or all-natural designer treats is an affordable option for many people, but finding healthy treats for giant breeds in a large size can be a ... http://www.i-tails.com/blog/2008/06/10/healthy-treats-for-great-danes-and-mastiffs/ Q: Our breeder is concerned because we are not feeding our great dane puppy the food she recommended. What do you think? A: Typically, when a breeder has strong opinions about nutrition or growth, it’s because they’ve been breeding for years and have worked out the kinks to establish what works ... http://www.i-tails.com/blog/2008/06/05/breeder-vs-owner-who-knows-best/ Great Danes and Mastiffs are very similar in many ways, and quite different in others. Both of these giant breeds make great companions but do require a huge committment of time, energy, love and money. The Similarities Between Great Danes and Mastiffs The Great Dane was created hundreds of years ago by ... http://www.i-tails.com/blog/2008/06/04/what-is-the-difference-between-a-great-dane-and-a-mastiff/ A: Great question. There are so many variables, it's hard to give a definite answer, but hopefully I can give you enough information to help you figure this out. The best way to determine how much your mastiff puppy should be eating would be to ask your veterinarian to calculate how ... http://www.i-tails.com/blog/2008/04/18/q-how-much-should-i-be-feeding-my-4-month-old-english-mastiff-puppy/ Q: I am getting ready to take a job at a youth camp and was wondering if that setting would be good for a mastiff. First, will a mastiff ever be content to be outside a lot (i will be and would love to have a big dog with me) ... http://www.i-tails.com/blog/2008/03/27/mastiff-personality/ Q: Can english mastiffs live outside? I've been told they are inside dogs but we live in Arizona and have always had outside dogs. A: No, they really don’t do well outside. They overheat very easily, and the summers in the desert can kill a mastiff if they are left outside. You may ... http://www.i-tails.com/blog/2008/03/27/can-english-mastiffs-live-outside/ Q: My 4 month old mastiff puppy is a picky eater. Any suggestions? A: The first step is to ask your vet how many calories your puppy should be getting each day based on her weight and age. Once you've established this, you can check your dog food bag to see ... http://www.i-tails.com/blog/2008/03/25/picky-eater/ I've trained many dogs over the years, typically using the standard method of giving a command, like "sit," pushing gently on the puppy's rear end to help them into a sitting position, then giving a treat. This seemed to work pretty well. I recently began taking a beginner's obedience class with ... http://www.i-tails.com/blog/2008/02/25/clicker-training-for-puppies/ Arizona House Bill 2516 seeks to prohibit ownership of intact dogs and puppies over the age of six months without a permit. My initial thought was, "Cool. Maybe that will help reduce the number of dogs and cats that end up in shelters." Upon closer review of the Bill, I found ... http://www.i-tails.com/blog/2008/02/05/arizona-bill-may-force-spay-and-neuter/