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Molloser Dog Pack?

I have 7 molosser's currently. 2-around males 3 mths, 2-7 mths (male/female), 9-yr old female, 3 yr old female, and a 2 1/2 male. I only keep seperate two females when I not in the group. I think it depends how much work you want to put into it, the breeds, and the ages as well as what ages you get the dogs at when you start the procress. But many people have packs of dogs. Sometimes you have a fight, but it depends how you work with them from there that really matters...Good Luck.
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    • I was born and rared in a house were we always had dogs witch were manly greyhounds as my father and brother were into racing them. I had always a keen interest in in the molosser and bull breed dogs and went to get my first one of these breeds witch was a boxer when I was 9 years old when I was 16 I got a Neapolitan mastiff. Because the boxer was old and used to a lot of dogs around the house she did not mind the neo coming in as a puppy. The 2 of them grew up together fine. But my boxer past away a year and a half ago. I don't know was it a fluke that the 2 of them got along together or was it ordinary. Witch is why I'am here. Greyhounds get along fine with each other most of the time but they have a different mentality. When I move out of my house and get a bit of property of my own I would like to have a few of these dogs. But do not believe they should be all caged up and separated all the time. Is it possible to have several of these dogs without them fighting?????? There character described in books is territorial and head strong. I have seen a few videos on youtube witch show this but is it hard work to achieve and maintain it and is dangerous. Here are some links. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWr3JNdmfA0[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJWKeBMLwsg[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLnAw_u-rVk[/youtube]
      • I have 7 molosser's currently. 2-around males 3 mths, 2-7 mths (male/female), 9-yr old female, 3 yr old female, and a 2 1/2 male. I only keep seperate two females when I not in the group. I think it depends how much work you want to put into it, the breeds, and the ages as well as what ages you get the dogs at when you start the procress. But many people have packs of dogs. Sometimes you have a fight, but it depends how you work with them from there that really matters...Good Luck.
        • [quote1256379646=babigirl] I have 7 molosser's currently. 2-around males 3 mths, 2-7 mths (male/female), 9-yr old female, 3 yr old female, and a 2 1/2 male. I only keep seperate two females when I not in the group. I think it depends how much work you want to put into it, the breeds, and the ages as well as what ages you get the dogs at when you start the procress. But many people have packs of dogs. Sometimes you have a fight, but it depends how you work with them from there that really matters...Good Luck. [/quote1256379646] Can you recommend any books or dvds that target this issue??
          • I would not recommend allowing Neapolitan mastiffs ever to be in a situation where they could fight! They will never forget and you will never be able to have those dogs loose together again. Unless you have seen a full blown fight with this breed you can not imagine how hard it is to get them apart, not to mention the damage they can do to you and themselves. They don't stop! Any act of aggression or movement from the other will cause the fight to continue. We have seen grudges go to the extreme where the dogs will chew at chain link fencing to get to each other. Age doesn't matter. Litter mates aren't fool proof either. It only takes a split second and you have a life long grudge. Keeping two or more of the same sex Neapolitans together is not wise, I am not saying it can't be done or it hasn't but the risk is very high.
            • Currently I've got an older female English Bulldog, a pair of adult Tosas, and a female Tosa pup (their daughter). I am the only boss, none of the other dogs are allowed to exert any dominance over the other, unless it's a play thing. All toys are mine etc. My female Tosa and English Bull have squabbled over toys or food a couple times, but nothing a good strong yell couldn't part. I figure there may be friction between my two female Tosas once the pup is mature. Introducing only pups into an existing pack, fixing dogs at the appropriate age, LOTS of exercise, and being a good boss will all help. Would be a good idea to take turns locking away same sex individuals when you're absent, and keeping dog spray around in the event there is a serious fight.
              • [quote1258742076=tosamama] Currently I've got an older female English Bulldog, a pair of adult Tosas, and a female Tosa pup (their daughter). I am the only boss, none of the other dogs are allowed to exert any dominance over the other, unless it's a play thing. All toys are mine etc. My female Tosa and English Bull have squabbled over toys or food a couple times, but nothing a good strong yell couldn't part. I figure there may be friction between my two female Tosas once the pup is mature. Introducing only pups into an existing pack, fixing dogs at the appropriate age, LOTS of exercise, and being a good boss will all help. Would be a good idea to take turns locking away same sex individuals when you're absent, and keeping dog spray around in the event there is a serious fight. [/quote1258742076] Closecombat, I second tosamama opinion, not just for Neo's but for all dogs in general. The behaviour of the pack depends on the leadership of the pack leader, this means you. I have a pack of 3 dogs, 2 mixed molossers females and a Labrador male and they behave like angels. Of course there is a hierarchy in the pack, but I am the leader. They even eat side by side and they don't dare to look at the neighbor's bowl, even if I give the most tasty food to the lower ranking member in the pack. Exercise and obedience at all time is the name of the game.
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