Lakota Mastino
The Mighty Lakota
Mastino was created in the early 1990's by Jonothan
Shiloka...
Shiloka used
only game-bred American Pit Bulls, working strains
of the Neapolitan Mastiff, and Bandogges ...
focusing on using only the best and proven lines
of working protection dogges, successfully establishing
a bloodline that posessed a superb drive, steady
temperament, good health and remarkable agility
and trainability.
With strict breeding guidelines, rigid quality
control, regular temperament and health testing,
Shiloka is ensuring that the Lakota Mastino
lives up to his expectations and establishes
itself as one the most reliable protection breeds
in the world.
This is a large
and strong dog, lighter and more agile than
the modern Neo and more powerful than most bulldogges.
The most important characteristic of the Lakota
Mastino is its stable temperament. Driven, energetic
and very intelligent, this courageous breed
is highly trainable and it excells in sports
such as Personal Protection, Weight-Pull, Mondio
Ring and similar activities.
As a property guardian, the Lakota Mastino is
a calm, calculated and intuitive watchdog, but
when it feels threatened and needs to protect
its territory and master's family from an intruder,
this mastiff becomes an intimidating and convincing
guard dog, more than willing to back up its
threats with swift and precise actions. Although
it can be quite aggressive and unfriendly when
needed, the Lakota Mastino is a very stable
and noble breed, making a wonderful family companion,
gentle with children and completely devoted
to its owner.
This is a smart
and calm mastiff, choosing its battles carefully
and reacting only when necessary, but early
socialization and proper training are still
very important, as is responsible handling,
because the Lakota Mastino can sometimes be
confrontational around strange dogs. Fairly
playful and loving of its human family, the
Lakota Mastino requires plenty of excercise
and enjoys attention. When raised with other
dogs and small animals from puppyhood, this
handsome breed will accept them as part of its
pack and be very protective of them.
The body is
well-boned and muscular, with a wide chest,
straight back and powerful neck. The head is
large and elegantly rounded, with a moderately
long muzzle, well-defined stop and strong jaws.
Whether cropped or left natural, the ears are
set high on the head. The legs are strong and
sturdy, making the breed an excellent runner,
capable of being active for long periods of
time. The tail is set high, fairly thick at
the root while slightly tapering to its tip
and can be either docked or left in its natural
state. The Lakota Mastino has a short dense
coat, allowed in any colour, but preferred in
black, blue and brindle shades, with or without
small white markings. Average height is around
27 inches.
This information and review from:
http://www.molosserdogs.com/modules.php?name=Encyclopedia&op=content&tid=3225
LAKOTA MASTINO
GENERAL APPEARANCE:
The Lakota Mastino is a large sized dog, with
a very muscular yet agile body built for workingdog
sports.
TEMPERAMENT:
The Lakota Mastino shows strong prey and defense
drives and has a temperament perfect for the
tasks of workingdog training and is highly intelligent.
Their temperament is marked by patience, composure,
boldness, and courage.
Energetic - the drive to be active.
Watchful - on the lookout, observant or attentive
to its surroundings. A Lakota Mastino should
be conscious of what is going on around him.
It may be the flick of an ear or a quick glance
but few things go unnoticed.
Determined - being resolved in a decision and
maintaining an intense, steady focus on the
task at hand.
Alert - aware of the surroundings and ready
to respond.
Fearless - To confront the unknown with a confident
stable attitude. To be free of fear.
Loyal - faithful allegiance to its master. The
desire to give 100% without question and remain
steadfast in defense and support of its masters
needs. In the ring obedience is a positive attitude
toward the handler and a desire to please.
Stability, confidence, courage, sharpness, hardness,
sociability, sensitivity and combativeness
are all characteristics which Lakota Mastino
is known for.
All puppies are temperament tested to ensure
that only stable and trustworthy dogs are reproduced.
SKULL: Broad, strong, muscular with extra skin.
STOP: Rather abrupt.
NOSE: Large and black, red, or any color.
MUZZLE: Moderately long, nasal bridge straight.
JAWS: Powerful upper and lower jaw strength.
TEETH: Super strong with scissors bite.
EYES: Intense when alert, any color, with dignifed
expression.
EARS: Naturally small, rather thin, set high
on skull or workingdog crop.
NECK: Thick, muscular, with a dewlap.
BODY: Muscular, long and low for long distance
running.
WITHERS: High.
BACK: Level and straight.
TAIL: Set on high, thick the root , reaching
hocks, and tapering at end. Can be cut or uncut,
depending on breeder.
FOREQUARTERS: The sholders are moderately sloping.
The forearms big-boned, moderately long and
strong.
HINDQUARTERS: Powerful and capable.
COAT: Short hair, hard, and dense. Any color
is accepted, with BLACK, BLUE and BRINDLE being
preferred, with a dash of white...
GAIT: Double tracking and powerful, able to
pace for long distance.
WEIGHT: 100- 130 lbs. (45-60 kg.)
HEIGHT: 25-28 in. (63-70 cm.)
LIFE EXPECTANCY: About 10 - 14 years
FAULTS FOR DISQUALIFICATION:
~ MONORCHID OR CRYPTORCHID
~ SHYNESS OR TOO AGRESSIVE
~ OVER OR UNDERSHOT BITE
~ THIN BONED
~ HIP PROBLEMS
This information
from:
http://www.molosserdogs.com/modules.php?name=Encyclopedia&op=content&tid=3226
Jonothan Shiloka Can be contacted by email:
jonothanshiloka@msn.com
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Mea
- 2 months |
This website is my attempt to document the
life of my own Cane Corso, Italian Mastiff.
Her name is Mea and you can see the picture
of her to the left. I've also compiled some
very useful information on dog health, pros
& cons, pet supplies, advice and info
on the history of the 3 types of Italian
Mastiffs.
Mea was born January 8th, 2005 and weighs
about 50 lbs now.
3 weeks ago she weighed about 20 lbs. The
growth of this little bundle of love is
remarkably fast. You can see pictures of
her in the photo gallery section of this
site. Feel free to browse the website and
all of our doggy
photos.
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