Breeder Education
Mission statement:
To foster a holistic understanding of responsible Mastiff breeding, the MCOA Breeders’ Education Committee shall provide extensive educational opportunities that will bridge the gap between our breed’s rich history and its future welfare. Our goal is to empower Mastiff breeders with the full spectrum of knowledge required—spanning historical context, conformational understanding and best practices in animal husbandry. In doing so, we ensure that every breeder has the tools necessary to contribute positively to the preservation and ongoing improvement of the Mastiff breed, honoring its unique and noble nature.
Helpful Links for Breeders:
Mastiff Pedigree Database
Free online resource to research Mastiff pedigrees. At the time of posing, looking up pedigrees is open to all and free, but this site may require membership for additional features.
Mastiff Health Facebook Group
Maintained by a long-time Mastiff breeder, this Facebook group is a good source of health and wellness information that is specific to Mastiffs.
Leerburg Bottle Feeding article
Helpful information on bottle feeding puppies, including recipe for homemade formula and other hand raising advice.
Force Free Training For Giant Dogs
A good place to send puppy buyers who would like to learn about training their new Mastiff puppy
AKC Breeder Toolkit
is a FREE online tool created for AKC breeders that centralizes important AKC registration and record-keeping functions into one location.
AKC Breeding & Whelping Articles
General dog articles about breeding and whelping.