Hug-A-Mug Mastiffs

Karin C.

Breeder of Mastiffs

  • Strafford, MO
  • Responds within a few days

Available puppies

Girl 1

Ready now

3 months old · Female

Girl 2

Ready now

3 months old · Female

Girl 3

Ready now

3 months old · Female

Boy 1

Ready now

1 year old · Male

Girl 3

Ready now

1 year old · Female

Girl 1

Ready now

2 years old · Female

Upcoming litters

Roadie
Moon

Planned Mastiff litter

Due Feb. 2026

Ready Apr. 2026

Meet the breeder

I'm Karin C., the breeder behind Hug-A-Mug Mastiffs located in Strafford, MO. I'm passionate about the Mastiff. I've been showing and breeding healthy litters for many years. I believe in quality, not quantity. We occasionally offer a young adult, as a spayed and neutered pet to an approved home.

Q. & A. with Karin

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My passion for the breed and want to improve health and conformation. I love the puppies and the transformation that occurs as they grow and develop. They are my passion! I enjoy winning in the show ring and melt when I look into their eyes and beautiful faces. They have a soul connection.
  • What makes your program special?

    I breed for correctness, beautiful heads, bone, soundness, and temperament. Many of my pups are also therapy and service dogs. They contribute to society with their kindness and beauty. I do extensive testing to assure the health and happiness of the pups and their families. I offer lifetime support for their families, and I am a lifetime student of the breed.biggdogmom@gmail.com
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include apricot, fawn, and brindle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Karin

Karin has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.

Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.

Price

Puppy prices include between $3,500 - $5,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“We require that you speak with us. Due to Gooddog mail going to spam please include an email where we can reach yu. We do not require a deposit in order for yu to speak with us, only after we have spoken and yu have decided to reserve a puppy we will ask a deposit to be on the wait list. Due to gooddog mail going to spam please include an email where we can reach yu.”

Contract & health guarantee

Karin may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Karin offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Karin directly.

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What’s included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Karin.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Strafford, MO

858 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Springfield–Branson National Airport

873 miles away

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More about Karin

  • Club memberships

    Karin is a member of Midwest Mastiff fanciers and Ozarks Kennel Club.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder of Merit, Professional Groomer, Puppy Culture Breeder.

  • Karin has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years

    Karin was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Karin’s links

Karin is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Hug-A-Mug Mastiffs meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Hug-A-Mug Mastiffs reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Mastiffs.

  • Hip Dysplasia

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.

  • Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

  • Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Macrothrombocytopenia, VetGen DNA Testing, GenSol Diagnostics DNA Testing, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Hyperuricosuria (HUU), PRA Dominant (DPRA), Mastiff Type, DNA Coat/Trait Panel

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).

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