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Lokota Mastino

Shiloka used only game-bred American Pit Bulls, working strains of the Neapolitan Mastiff, and Bandogges ... focusing on using only the best and proven lines of working protection dogges, successfully establishing a bloodline that posessed a superb drive, steady temperament, good health and remarkable agility and trainability.
With strict breeding guidelines, rigid quality control, regular temperament and health testing, Shiloka is ensuring that the Lakota Mastino lives up to his expectations and establishes itself as one the most reliable protection breeds in the world.

This is a large and strong dog, lighter and more agile than the modern Neo and more powerful than most bulldogges. The most important characteristic of the Lakota Mastino is its stable temperament. Driven, energetic and very intelligent, this courageous breed is highly trainable and it excells in sports such as Personal Protection, Weight-Pull, Mondio Ring and similar activities. As a property guardian, the Lakota Mastino is a calm, calculated and intuitive watchdog, but when it feels threatened and needs to protect its territory and master's family from an intruder, this mastiff becomes an intimidating and convincing guard dog, more than willing to back up its threats with swift and precise actions. Although it can be quite aggressive and unfriendly when needed, the Lakota Mastino is a very stable and noble breed, making a wonderful family companion, gentle with children and completely devoted to its owner.

This is a smart and calm mastiff, choosing its battles carefully and reacting only when necessary, but early socialization and proper training are still very important, as is responsible handling, because the Lakota Mastino can sometimes be confrontational around strange dogs. Fairly playful and loving of its human family, the Lakota Mastino requires plenty of excercise and enjoys attention. When raised with other dogs and small animals from puppyhood, this handsome breed will accept them as part of its pack and be very protective of them.

The body is well-boned and muscular, with a wide chest, straight back and powerful neck. The head is large and elegantly rounded, with a moderately long muzzle, well-defined stop and strong jaws. Whether cropped or left natural, the ears are set high on the head. The legs are strong and sturdy, making the breed an excellent runner, capable of being active for long periods of time. The tail is set high, fairly thick at the root while slightly tapering to its tip and can be either docked or left in its natural state. The Lakota Mastino has a short dense coat, allowed in any colour, but preferred in black, blue and brindle shades, with or without small white markings. Average height is around 27 inches.

GENERAL APPEARANCE:
The Lakota Mastino is a large sized dog, with a very muscular yet agile body built for workingdog sports.

TEMPERAMENT:
The Lakota Mastino shows strong prey and defense drives and has a temperament perfect for the tasks of workingdog training and is highly intelligent. Their temperament is marked by patience, composure, boldness, and courage.

Energetic - the drive to be active.

Watchful - on the lookout, observant or attentive to its surroundings. A Lakota Mastino should be conscious of what is going on around him. It may be the flick of an ear or a quick glance but few things go unnoticed.

Determined - being resolved in a decision and maintaining an intense, steady focus on the task at hand.

Alert - aware of the surroundings and ready to respond.

Fearless - To confront the unknown with a confident stable attitude. To be free of fear.

Loyal - faithful allegiance to its master. The desire to give 100% without question and remain steadfast in defense and support of its masters needs. In the ring obedience is a positive attitude toward the handler and a desire to please.
Stability, confidence, courage, sharpness, hardness, sociability, sensitivity and combativeness
are all characteristics which Lakota Mastino is known for.

All puppies are temperament tested to ensure that only stable and trustworthy dogs are reproduced.

SKULL: Broad, strong, muscular with extra skin.

STOP: Rather abrupt.

NOSE: Large and black, red, or any color.

MUZZLE: Moderately long, nasal bridge straight.

JAWS: Powerful upper and lower jaw strength.

TEETH: Super strong with scissors bite.

EYES: Intense when alert, any color, with dignifed expression.

EARS: Naturally small, rather thin, set high on skull or workingdog crop.

NECK: Thick, muscular, with a dewlap.

BODY: Muscular, long and low for long distance running.

WITHERS: High.

BACK: Level and straight.

TAIL: Set on high, thick the root , reaching hocks, and tapering at end. Can be cut or uncut, depending on breeder.

FOREQUARTERS: The sholders are moderately sloping. The forearms big-boned, moderately long and strong.

HINDQUARTERS: Powerful and capable.

COAT: Short hair, hard, and dense. Any color is accepted, with BLACK, BLUE and BRINDLE being preferred, with a dash of white...

GAIT: Double tracking and powerful, able to pace for long distance.

WEIGHT: 100- 130 lbs. (45-60 kg.)

HEIGHT: 25-28 in. (63-70 cm.)

LIFE EXPECTANCY: About 10 - 14 years

Faults ** Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.

Note ** Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.