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English Mastiff — often a Nap Guardian personality

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English Mastiff Personality

Also known as the Mastiff

  • Gentle
  • Dignified
  • Calm
  • Protective

Most often The Nap Guardian

The English Mastiff is a colossal gentle giant — calm, dignified, and devoted to its family. Patient and good-natured despite their size, they are quiet guardians who want little more than to lie near their people and keep a watchful, loving eye.

Personality types a English Mastiff often is

That gentle, watchful, devoted calm is why Mastiffs often read as The Nap Guardian, The Loyal Scout, or The Cuddle Deputy.

Of course, every English Mastiff is an individual — breed is a head start, not a personality. The only way to know your dog's type for sure is to ask them.

English Mastiff personality — frequently asked questions

What is a English Mastiff's personality like?

The English Mastiff is a colossal gentle giant — calm, dignified, and devoted to its family. Patient and good-natured despite their size, they are quiet guardians who want little more than to lie near their people and keep a watchful, loving eye.

What personality type is a English Mastiff?

That gentle, watchful, devoted calm is why Mastiffs often read as The Nap Guardian, The Loyal Scout, or The Cuddle Deputy. That said, every dog is an individual — take the free 20-question test to find your English Mastiff's exact type.

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