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   This pup is an English Mastiff, commonly referred to as a 'fluffy'. They are a throwback from generations of breedings and quite unusual. See below from www.devinefarm.net  Dante is a quiet, watchful, almost shy boy needing to find the home that will suit him best. Not many families will qualify for such a sweet natured, shy boy.

Some Mastiff pups are "fluffy" as pups, but shed this off as they get older, usually by six months or so. A true long coat stays long and gets even longer. Usually the coat is real soft and silky. Long fringe on the ears is usually a sign that a pup is actually going to be a long haired adult. The long coat gene comes from the other breeds used to save the Mastiff breed from extinction after WWII.

The gene for long hair is recessive, denoted as (l), and the short coat is dominant, denoted as (L). Both parents must be carrying the recessive (l) gene to produce a long-coated pup. The odds of having a long-coated pup in a litter out of two short-coated parents are 25%, if both parents are carrying the (l) gene. If you breed a long-coated bitch to a short-coated male who is also a (l) carrier, the odds of having long-coated pups goes up to 75%. If you breed her to a male that is (LL) or double dominant for short coat, none of the pups will have a long coat, but all will be carriers of the long-coat gene. The hard part is determining if the male is (LL), or (Ll).

UPDATE FROM FOSTER; Dante is a wonderfully gentle boy. He is a bit shy at first but very affectionate; he is gaining confidence each day. Unbelievably, his long gorgeous fluffy coat does not shed. He does sometimes get things like mulch stuck on his ears, so they should be brushed frequently.  He loves to follow his person around everywhere. He is very good with children of all ages and other dogs. He has not yet met anyone he does not like.He loves to play with his foster brother, another mastiff. They have free roam of the house and do stupendously. He loves bones and stuffed dog toys.  He is going to be a VERY BIG boy but is such a sweetie pie. Do you have room in your home and your heart for this sweet boy?

Adoption Donations: Please know that 100% of our funds are used for vetting the dogs. Our rescue policy requires the following: *All references must be checked before any visitation of the dog is permintted at the foster home. *A visit to the applicant's home when all members are present. *Homes with small children must have a fenced yard. *Any dog(s) in the applicant's home must have an introductory meeting with the rescue dog being applied for before any adoption can be completed. For additional information please contact: pegbenoit@yahoo.com