Eventually, you are likely to hear: “Daddy, can we get that English Mastiff puppy?”
Instead of dodging the question, parents should ponder whether or not the family is ready for a dog, and even moreso a English Mastiff, according to Sharon Bergen, SVP of education and training for Knowledge Learning Corporation, the nation’s foremost provider of early childhood care and education.
When asking yourself “should we get the English Mastiff” Bergen recommends the parents ascertain the pros and cons of adding the English Mastiff to the family prior to giving in to a child’s wishes. “The English Mastiff can teach our children responsibility and become a fantastic addition to a family-or it can be a burden,” she has said. Bergen recommends parents consider the following before committing: