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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

Application Fees, Adoption Donations and Rescue Policy:

Please know that 100% of our fees and donations pay for the costs of rescuing dogs. These include but are not limited to pull fees from shelters, veterinary examinations, vaccinations, medications and care, microchips, neuter/spay surgeries, heartworm treatments, behavior evaluations, and foster care, as needed.

Important notes before applying.

• Approved adopters must have their primary residence in one of the following states: Delaware, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, and parts of North Carolina and Kentucky.

• You must be at least 21 years of age to apply and legally sign our contract for adoption.

• Applications must be completed by the homeowner. 

• We do not adopt giant breed dogs to renters.

  • If you are renting, and you are applying to adopt a dog that is not a giant breed, permission to adopt an animal must be obtained from the landlord or property owner.

• We do not adopt giant breed dogs to homes with children under 6 years of age.

  • Homes with children should have a fenced yard.

• Applications will be denied if anyone residing in the household has a record indicating drug/alcohol abuse, theft, or violence.

• Pets currently in the applicant's home must have a history of appropriate veterinary care.
• Homes with intact dogs will not be approved for adoption.  Proof of any of the following exceptions is required:
  1. The intact dog is a working member of a law enforcement, or search and rescue/recovery team.
  2. The intact dog is registered under the auspices of the American Kennel Club and is actively being shown.
  3. A veterinarian has determined the sterilization procedure would harm the intact dog. 

• We believe in Force Free Training Methods and do not approve of methods or devices using pain or force to control the dog, or to deter undesirable behavior. 

• Homes with highly varnished steps must have carpeting, securely fixed stair treads, or a non-skid surface. **We encourage you to remediate potential safety issues while your application is under review, prior to the home visit.
  • ​Any inside steps to which the dog(s) have access, must have carpeting, securely fixed stair treads, or a non-skid surface.

  • Homes with highly varnished floors must have non-slip area rugs or mats wherever your animal walks or rests frequently. 

**Puppy Adoption Policy**

To ensure proper house training and socialization, puppies will only be adopted to homes where an adult will not be away more than an hour per day, per month of age of the puppy, up to 6 months.
Certain large-breed dogs should not be sterilized prior to 12 - 18 months of age.  If you adopt an intact puppy, you will sign an adoption contract agreeing to have the dog sterilized at your expense at the time your veterinarian recommends.
Proof of sterilization must be provided to Mastiffs To Mutts Rescue as soon as the procedure is completed.  If the puppy is not sterilized as required, Mastiffs To Mutts Rescue reserves the right to claim legal ownership of the dog. 

For additional information please review our FAQs or contact mastiffstomutts@gmail.com

**Mastiffs To Mutts Rescue reserves the right to approve or deny any adoption that occurs through this organization without disclosure.  We reserve the right to make exceptions for special circumstances.

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