Italian Mastweiler Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Italian Mastweiler is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Stubborn
Independent
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Obedient
Dominant
Loyal
Trainable
Fearless
Good-natured

Italian Mastweiler dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Italian Mastweiler. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

Rottweiler, Cane Corso Italiano (Italian Mastiff)

1990s

Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
White
Sable
Brindle

The coat of an Italian Mastweiler dog ranges in length from short to medium.

Straight

An Italian Mastweiler can have a litter of 6-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Italian Mastweiler dogs generally adapt well to changes in lifestyle and different living environments, but it is considered as an average level of adaptability compared to other breeds.

The Italian Mastweiler breed is commonly healthy with low vet costs, regular check-ups may not be as necessary but it's important to keep an eye on their health and have them checked by a veterinarian when needed.

Osteosarcoma
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) or Bloat

Hypothyroidism
Eye Conditions (Cataracts, Lens Luxation)

Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging

Italian Mastweiler have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Italian Mastweiler breed is known for its moderate energy levels and normal sleep patterns, typically sleeping around 12-14 hours per day.

Biking, Hiking

Italian Mastweilers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Italian Mastweiler, it's at least 15 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Italian Mastweilers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Italian Mastweiler is a breed of dog that is known for its low grooming needs.

Italian Mastweiler should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 95-120 pound (43 - 54 kg) Italian Mastweiler feed 3.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an Italian Mastweiler is somewhere $3.40 - $4.50 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Italian Mastweiler is between $101 - $134. This makes an average of $1212 - $1608 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

Italian Mastweilers are dogs that do well in apartments with sufficient exercise, but they would really appreciate a small yard.

Italian Mastweilers are average friendly dogs towards children.

Italian Mastweilers are an average cat friendly dog. They do well with cats, even more if raised together from puppyhood,

Italian Mastweilers are not dog friendly dogs.

Italian Mastweilers are not stranger friendly dogs.

Italian Mastweilers have an average level of playfulness. The Italian Mastweilers, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Italian Mastweiler dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.