I feed a raw diet and a firm believer that Mastiffs in particular thrive on this diet. I think they reach their full potential with size and substance by being fed what they would naturally in the wild be consuming. I also feel they age slower and grey later in life on the Raw diet. Raw is a great way to keep allergies down and help alleviate arthritis pain. They keep healthy white teeth that have very little bad breath, less shedding but most of all they smell so much better on Raw. Dog food fed mastiffs smell like they are rotting from the inside out to me. I didn't quite realize the major odor difference until recently. Their stools are tiny and very firm because they actually use almost all of what they eat so therefore they don't pass horse size stools.

Magi Mastiffs considers itself to be a new age breeder. By this I mean that I have breeding philosophies that are not the typical breeder’s way of thought. I have done a lot of research on genetics and believe strongly in trying to produce a mastiff with a long life span. Size is extremely important to me and is hopefully going to be my signature. I believe a mastiff is massive and powerful with a personality that is confident yet cautious and would defend his family at any cost. I want my mastiffs to exude strength and soundness. I have incorporated what I believe are the strongest and best American and English lines. I have strong Iron Hills, Greiner Hall, Lionhearted and WileyWays lines. I have picked each line carefully and hopefully they will blend the best of each one's line to make what I believe a True English Mastiff should be. There is a lot of health testing behind all of these lines and I hope that I will also be incorporating longevity in my breeding program. I will be doing mostly outcrosses in the next couple of years. By this I mean that you can have two completely different lines that have similar phenotype so that you know what you will produce. People line breed because they like the known factor and consistency in a litter is always nice. With my research I have come to be a firm believer that line breeding is not the healthiest way to breed. You double on all your faults as well as weakness and sometimes your faults lay hidden and are only exposed when it is too late. For this reason I am a very firm believer that outcrosses produce healthier, sounder, longer living mastiffs and this is my focus. I hopefully will also have consistency because all of my foundation lines are similar in type. This is the phenotype that I will be incorporating. I hope to make a genuine positive difference in the mastiff breed. They are my passion in life and the 7 years that I have been involved in the breed has been full of sorrow and disappointment. Most breeders would have skipped out with all the things that have gone wrong but my pure heart has kept me striving to learn more and drive me to devote my life to these awesome guys. Once you are owned by a mastiff you will never be without one. I warn those of you who are not yet mastiff owners that they are addicting. I want to have a very open and honest relationship with the families that are getting a mastiff from me and I want to let you know all the bad things first and if you are still interested than I probably can help you out. Mastiffs shed 365 days a year and they are a very smelly breed. They fart and slobber and have nasty googly eye boogers that get on your hands, face and clothes. They have horrible farts and if fed dog food have massive poops. They often suffer from separation anxiety and can be pretty destructive. They can eat your bed, car seats, doors, sofas and more or less anything. Vet bills are always triple the amount because you weigh a lot and need extra antibiotics and anesthesia because of your weight. Finding a vet that is knowledgeable in mastiffs is very tricky because they are really an altogether different species. You need to a lot of research regarding anesthesia because some can be deadly. Mastiffs have a much slower heartbeat and metabolism so certain things affect this and can have massive effects. Their weight does not dictate the amount of drugs needed so they can be overdosed easily. It is important to feed your mastiff a correct amount of fat and protein and certain supplements should be completely avoided. If you grow a mastiff to fast you will damage the skeletal structure and if you deprive him of needed fat you could also hurt him. Mastiffs are the Ferrari of the dog breed, they are not for everyone. Not all mastiffs love children and are gentle. Socialization and proper training are essential in getting a well mannered gentle and trustworthy mastiff. I can not stress the importance on thorough research and really getting to know your breeder and how they raise the pups and how they will stand behind their puppies. Do not rush out and impulsively buy a mastiff because of how cute they are. A cheap mastiff is usually a bad sign, this breed is very expensive and needs a breeder who does health testing of PRA, Hips and Elbows at a minimum. A cheap puppy today can end up with a lot of vet bills down the road and therefore not be a bargain at all.


I believe breeding a well balanced mastiff takes using all available tools and resources. I do a minimum of PRA, OFA and OFEL plus regularly do much more testing but do not let this be my primary way of selecting breeding stock. Many mastiffs can pass OFA and OFEL but have no business being bred because they do not represent the breed correctly. If a mastiff exhibits extremely great size and type and temperament but doesn't pass all tests I will not eliminate him or her. I will let that be a guide and make sure I use them with a mate that is extra sound and compliments them in all other areas. I will also follow their offspring closely to make sure this is not being passed on.
I take breeding very seriously and spend countless hours studying pedigrees and looking to see what lines consistently produce well together. I am hear if you need a few questions answered or just want to chat. I am a breeder of quality not quantity and breed to better the breed. I want my puppies in family homes and select show homes. Hopefully I will do this wonderful breed proud and make a lasting difference