Looks cute but 5 months is way too old. You may have some emotional problems, a dog that old won't take quickly to a new owner.
I was worried about that as well, however alot of times getting a dog the soonest you can get them are what 2 months at the earliest? Most of the time it will be hitting 3 months. It's only a couple of extra months, yet adult dogs have no problems going to a new home. I'm sure it will take a little bit, but don't think it'll be anything major.
It won't be anything major but you might notice small differences that could have longterm effects. Don't let me scare you, I'm sure it will be a great dog but be sure to spend alot of time with it when you first take delivery to get him used to you.
Taylor has a point, Early socializing is very important with Bullmastiffs. The first 1 year or more determines his entire personality. Make sure he gets used to other dogs and strangers. They are as sensitive as they are big. So No shouting or rough handling. It only took us few minutes to teach Rocky not to steal baby's toys. They are quite obedient but can be stubborn. Prepare yourself for the great Snore and Gas!!! lol. but that comes later. Now enjoy his puppiness while it lasts
Yeah, we were going to go for a younger puppy. But seeing as how this one was ready, mostly potty trained yet young enough it just fit my lifestyle a bit better. Plus being with other dogs he's been getting socialization Stubborn, sounds like me!
I'll be picking him up today from the airport. I hope to get some pics tonight, sure I'll be shocked by how big he is already!
We bought a Chow Chow awhile ago (shes 6 months now). We were going to get her fixed last week but the day she had the appointment, she started her period... So we gotta wait 6 more weeks :/ Puppies are funny though, they try and steal things alot... A couple times we were eating dinner, and you would see the dog sneaking down the hallway, pulling a jacket or something. If she sees you looking at her while she does that, she drops it and keeps going, pretending it wasn't her who put it there.
It was a pain getting him yesterday, but so far so good. He's very well behaved, warmed up right away. No signs at all of him being sad/down or anything. Learns very quickly as well. Had a couple of 'accidents' so far but nothing major. Even after a long day of sitting in an airport, being on a plane, etc he was fine in the car ride. Attached a pic as well
Nice dog you got there! That breed is a really nice. very quiet. Dont feed him too much. Dont exercise him too much. Bullmastiffs want to please you a lot. Very obedient. I had a Malamute once!! They are pack oriented. Every single encounter was like a game to establish leadership. He was like constantly testing me!! I ask him to come here and he goes the other way just to disobey me!!! assss
Mal's and Huskies have that same pack attitude and also the 'what's in it for me attitude". We have four huskies and love every minute with them.
This dog has to be the best behaved dog I have ever had, been around, or anything for that matter. Very easy to learn, he sure wants to please.