Welcome to Rain Mastiffs

My name is Steve Smith and I have been a Personal Trainer in Calabasas, California for 13 years. I saw my first English Mastiff when I was still living in Illinois and was struck with their beauty and presence. While I wasn't set up for large breed dog ownership at the time, I knew I had found my breed and would one day be the proud owner of such a magnificent animal.

I kept my vision alive with a Mastiff calendar on the wall and started to learn about the breed. I love to study history and pedigrees, and I have a growing collection of resources on canine genetics and health. I believe that one should be a student for life, always learning about premium dog care, and I owe so much to my mentor, Carole Smith of Tamarack Mastiffs. She has been so generous, offering advice on all aspects of a successful, ethical breeding program.

Our Breeding Philosophy & Health Guarantee

I endeavor to breed the ideal Mastiff and have a clear vision in my mind's eye that I strive to achieve. My goal is to produce sound and healthy representatives of the breed with correct type and excellent structure, similar to those found in AKC champion bloodlines.

Sound temperament is of the utmost importance, and I believe in rigorous health testing and registering the results to ensure the longevity of our lines. Whether you are looking for a show dog or a family companion, I continue to learn all I can about the breed I love and do the best I can for the dogs I raise.

Why “Rain”? I have always loved the rain; the more, the better. I even named my youngest daughter Rain Storm. In turn, our Mastiffs are named in honor of her.