This article is from the Mastiffs Breed FAQ, by mmcbee@access.mountain.net (Mike McBee) with numerous contributions by others.
They are gentle and protective, providing they have been
raised with children and are accustomed to them. Small
children should not be allowed to play roughly with a puppy;
Mastiffs are a sensitive breed that can be permanently
traumatized by rough handling.
 
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