Mossimo
This name Mossimo derives from the Latin Maximus, which means ‘greatest’ or ‘largest'. The name can be shortened to Moss, Mossy, Simo, Mo, and Mimo if you want some cute nicknames.
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Background Info:
Hard to believe such striking dog was found as a stray, taken to the local pound and never claimed but that's exactly what happened to Mossimo. Perhaps his large size became a burden for an unprepared owner. Perhaps his disability was the reason he found himself unwanted. We will never know. What we do know however, is that he is one of the coolest dog to ever land in our program. We are totally in love and so is he, lol!
Adoption Fee: $300
Breed: Presa Mix
Sex: Male
Age: 2-4 yrs
Weight: 100+ lbs
Health Condition:
While Mossimo appears to be as healthy as an ox, we have recently discovered that he is very hard of hearing, if not completely deaf. This doesn't bother him one bit. In fact, it allows him to adapt to shelter life like a pro since he doesn't hear all the barking and chaos from the dogs around him. On the flip side, he doesn't hear himself either, and sometimes he graces us with his baritone voice, like it or not. 🎺 He is still new to our program but we will soon designate hand-signals in order to establish better communication with the giant goofball.
The other thing to know about a dog like Mossimo is that his large size could cause hip issues in the future. Proper nutrition will be essential to his all-around good health. At over 100 Lbs, the cost of quality food needs to be taken into consideration.
Physical Description:
His build resembles one of the Presa Canario. However, without a pedigree in hand, we can't guarantee his breeding. Salt & pepper would be an unusual coat pattern for a Presa and a predominantly white coat is a disqualification in the breed. It's very possible that Mossimo is another Molosser type or simply a Mastiff/Bully mix, possibly the result from breeders trying to create a so-called "XL Bully".
Mossimo is over 100 Lbs so please make sure to have your landlord's approval, if you do not own your house, before applying. We do not recommend this gentle giant in a condo, apartment setup or townhouse, as he can be quite vocal when home alone.
Current Living Situation:
Mossimo is currently staying at MPR shelter and adapting to life under our care. Our volunteers are head-over-heels in love with him, which definitely pleases him because he's a big loverboy himself.
He keeps his kennel clean and doesn't destroy his bedding. He uses the doggy-door to potty in his outside run or waits for his turn in the yard.
He ignores the dogs barking around him and doesn't seem interested in looking for any trouble. All he wants is people's attention. He is very needy and doesn't like being alone at all.
Personality:
A big lovable goof ❤️ He is clingy, affectionate, easy-going, and sometimes pushy with his attention. He likes to put his huge paws on your shoulders and can reach great height when he stands up. He also loves to shake and "hold your hand". Being ignored breaks his heart. He's a huge cry-baby who has no idea how intimidating he looks.
Behavior with people:
As of now, Moss has been nothing but a sweet baby with everyone he meets. Mastiffs are known to be protective of their family but Mossimo has not made a special connection with anyone in particular at the shelter yet. So he greets everyone he meets like a long-lost friend. This could change in the future as he bonds closely with his loved-ones. We recommend that anyone interested in adopting Mossimo reads about Mastiff breeds and Presa type dogs before applying for our big Momo. He could become a formidable guardian one day and will require responsible ownership.
Behavior with children:
Unknown. As explained above, he loves to give "bear hugs".. and we stress BEAR! Even though he has no malice, he is huge and heavy. A home with small children is not recommended.
Behavior with other dogs:
While at the city pound briefs introduction attempts were made, and the response was negative. He was stiff and unfriendly towards males and so-so with females. It is highly recommended that Mossimo be an only pet.
Behavior with other animals:
Unknown. A home with cats or other small animals is not recommended.
Training:
Info coming soon
Addition Information:
Mossino's beauty runs deep! This dog's heart is as large as his head. This is a striking dog that will make you proud everywhere you take him. A head turner and a people-lover. You will always feel safe with a dog like him at your side but he will need to be protected too! He's too gorgeous to be left unsupervised, as a dog like him could attract individuals with bad intentions. While you can count on him to "look" the part and deter people when needed, he's the one who will need to count on you to protect him for the rest of his life to make sure he never falls in the wrong hands.
Even if you can’t adopt this sweetheart, you can still help by donating for their care.
Information updated on 03/24/2024 VC
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