In the documentary its stated multiple times that soundness of structure is more important than plain size. A Dog can be big and still be athletic as is the case with some kangals and boz shepherds that can weigh 200 pounds and still chase down a wolf; they can do that because their mass is in proportion to their size. Excessively huge bone isn't something to celebrate either. In the documentary mastiffs are shown displaying their athleticism. The dogs depicted in the OP's post couldn't run even if their lives depended on it.
Best in breed -*class*
Wow just watched the whole video, all but two of those dogs had quite poor movement too. That is scary, Crufts is supposed to be like the best in Europe... I guess it was the dog classes, I assume that works like AKC shows and none of those dogs were finished yet.
Just poor handling, they are some of the best.
US judges will confirm the same.
I think that it really is the individual that determines what you take from the breed standard. That is why some people like English Mastiffs that look one way and others like them another way. Some of those dogs seemed off but you are watching a home video, which can show faults that aren't there. You see it across the board with any breed. Pomeranians, Chihuahuas, Labs, English Mastiffs - no one is breeding true to breed standard. The goal is to get there.
For me, this is a male mastiff. This is what I want for my line and he moves just fine:
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And the videos of him.
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I also know the history Annie of Abellio Mastiff's has, which is something that would draw me to her as a breeder. Many years ago she had a CC from a kennel plagued with Epilepsy and a breeder that didn't care. She went through the worst heart break a pet owner can, was vocal about what the breeder has done and through it all maintained her dignity. Having been through the worst, I believe, makes breeders (well any compassionate human) a little more careful in regards to what they produce. And more importantly, IMO, how they deal with it when something bad does happen. Genetics can happen, what makes a breeder great is how they react when it does.They have beautiful dogs. I see they have a lot of their dogs from Fireside, who is a breeder that I have been talking to. They have beautiful dogs both breeders do.
I have a couple Rockport girls, they pull us around and love walks. I have asked many breeders directly about MY girls and have gotten very nice comments. My girls have been health tested, and overall I am very happy
what the hell if this is what i said earlier if they start melt there a problem know u cant say this one doesnt reminds u of a neoish dog
this dog clearly is most likely pregnant. The nipples even look enlarged...That is so sad....