Autumn was our first Mastiff
and the auntie of every pup that came through this place. Whether
it be Mastiff or rescue, Autumn gave it love and encouragement
from the moment she laid eyes on it. A more natural mother would
be hard to find. We've learned a lot through her.
I bought Autumn for my husband from a backyard
breeder. I didn't know any different and I had no desire to show.
I just wanted a companion for him and found her in the local newspaper.
It was only through socialization from
14 weeks that Autumn learned to really function in life. She had
always been shy (which we took as "aloof" in the breed
standard as a puppy, but it is much more than that). She would
overload into anxiety when presented with situations that she
was not prepared to handle. Because of that and severe Canine
Hip Dysplasia diagnosed at 9 months, I am all the more positive
of the necessity to make sure that all testing available and breeding
needs to be done with the utmost care. Although it does not guarantee
joint health, it is a beneficial tool that can be used to give
all puppies a fighting chance at long healthy lives.
Autumn was spayed and was very much a homebody
greeting everyone with gentleness and curiosity. She
was our baby girl, she was our teacher. We will miss her...
