Our Mastiffs were bred to be pets first. Theys have a wonderful temperment, they are adorable, and smart. Great dogs for either a home or an apartment and excellent dogs for single people, couples, or familes with young or older children. No other dog stands up to their temperment, and they are able to bond with the entire family. Don't let me forget to mention that they are cuddle bugs and sometimes forget that they are two big to be lapdogs :) Once I owned a Mastiff I new that no other dog would ever do again they ruined me for all other breeds of dogs.