Bullmastiff
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General Description
(Bull Mastiff) The Bullmastiff is massively and powerfully built, but he is not cumbersome or awkward. Their backs are short, straight, and level between the withers and loin. Their large heads are broad and wrinkled and feature a comparatively short, square-shaped, dark muzzle that is about 1/3 of the length of their head. Their nose is black with large, open nostrils, and their eyes are medium-sized and dark hazel in color. Bullmastiffs have v-shaped, wide-set ears that are dark in color and pendant-shaped. Their teeth meet in a level or slightly undershot bite, and their tails are tapered and high-set. Bullmastiffs have a short-haired coat that is slightly rough in texture. It comes in a variety of colors including brindle, red, or fawn. Frequently, the coat of this breed will feature black markings on the head.Character
The Bullmastiff is a loyal, devoted breed of guard dog that is always alert and protective. Although he is fearless and brave, the Bullmastiff is docile unless provoked. This breed will not attack just anyone, but they will catch intruders and knock them onto the ground. They do not bite and they are not aggressive unless directly threatened. Bullmastiffs have a good-natured, loving temperament, and they are tolerant of children. They are even-tempered, intelligent, and they crave human affection. Because of their large size and powerful presence, Bullmastiffs need a firm master. This breed should be trained for safety and should be socialized with other people and dogs from an early age. Bullmastiffs are generally reserved with strangers and they can be aggressive with other dogs. If raised with pets and animals, Bullmastiffs can learn to get along with other pets in the household. This breed tends to drool and snore.
Size
24 – 27 inches
Weight
100 – 133 pounds
General Health
Like many other larger dog breeds, the Bullmastiff is prone to hip dysplasia. Other concerns for this breed include tumors, eyelid problems, boils, and bloat. Bullmastiffs have a life expectancy of less than 10 years, and they average 8 puppies per litter.This breeds life expectancy is up to 15 years.
History
Developed in England in 1924, the Bullmastiff was obtained by crossing Bulldogs and Mastiffs. The Bullmastiff was initially utilized as a gamekeeper’s dog- to track down poachers and tackle them to the ground. Once the need for gamekeeper’s dogs decreased, the Bullmastiff was bred with a lighter, more desirable coat color. Initially the Bullmastiff was bred with a dark coat color to camouflage into the night. Today, the Bullmastiff is prized as a hunting guard, a police worker, an army aid, and a watchdog. They are also used as Therapy Dogs.
Maintenance
The Bullmastiff has a short-haired coat that is easy to groom and care for. This breed’s coat should be brushed with a firm bristle brush and shampooed only as necessary. Bullmastiffs shed little to no hair. The feet of this breed should be regularly checked and their nails should be kept trimmed.Bull Mastiffs shed a medium amount of hair.
Ideal Environment
Bullmastiffs have a tendency to become lazy, so frequent exercise is needed to maintain a healthy lifestyle. This breed should not be overfed. Bullmastiffs can live happily in a small household or apartment if they are given sufficient exercise. They are comparatively inactive indoors, and a small yard will do. Bullmastiffs cannot tolerate extreme climates.Exercise should be limited in the first months of a Bullmastiffs life so that no strain is put on the joints and ligaments. Any activities that involve jumping and climbing stairs should be avoided.
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I have a 7 month old bullmastiff and havent had an accident in the house just under 5 months, was easily trained and everyone that meets him thinks he is a few years old due to his size and how well he is trained and listens, they are a very smart breed and will do well with a family/person(s) love and affection and time spent with them. My parents also have a Bullmastiff that is full grown at 7 years old and she is one of the best dogs i have ever been around to, and is the best well trained and obedient dog i have ever been around with, and was the main reason i purchased a bullmastiff for my first dog, and i have no regrets and cannot see and regrets in purchasing a dog of this bred, dont be worried about their size and them needing space, i live in a small appartment and i believe my dog is more then happy, as long as i take him out on 2-3 walks or trips to the park to play fetch.
Pros: Great tempermant, loves children, easily house broken due to their large size (large bladders), affectionate, caring and very loyal, protective, playful when necessary other times very laid back and are easy to have in the house due to their laid back personality, easy to train, and many more!
Cons: they cost alot due to they eat alot of food, fart alot
two bullmastiffs
I have always owned bullmastiffs and always will. They are very loyal and affectionate. They love being around there owners and love lots of cuddles. They are big sooks if they get into trouble and sulk. I love my dogs. Very testing dogs.Very smart and easily trained.Good watch dogs.
Pros: Good watch dog. Very affectionate
Cons: eat lots. druell lots
Bull mastiffs
I currently have 4 dogs - 1 Bull Mastiff, 1 Weimaraner, 1 Great Pyrenees, and 1 Dachshund, and 2 cats. For the most part they all get along wonderfully. The Bullmastiff was first intoduced into the home with an eight year old Weimaraner. Since then the Weimarnaner has passed away and we then introduced the remaining dogs in intervals. They are very affecionate and love being part of the family. They are not really big barkers. If you do not keep them semi active they tend to become VERY lazy. They are very intelligent and can be trained very quickly.
Pros: Great temperment, very good with kids and othe animals (if introduced at a young age)
Cons: Druell alot, tend to be a little bull headed
My BullMastiff Boo
My Bullmastiff Boo.... He is the best dog ever!!! He can be a sweet heart and your worst nightmare if you hurt me. Out bullmastiff got in a fight with another dog over the dog growling at teh child. This bullmastiff simply put the dogs head in his mouth not causing ANY blood from the other dog. Only he got hurt becuase he was protecting me!! Bullmastiffs have strong heads no kidding!!! You can hit their head with a 2 by 4 metal and they think your playing... Bad idea to mess with its kid!!!
Pros: Great with kids, Good watch dog. Very affectionate,
Cons: Drool a lot, Eats a lot, and cost much for food, Great tempermant, loves children, easily house broken due to their large size, affectionate, caring and very loyal, protective, playful when necessary other times very laid back and are easy to have in the house due to their laid back personality, easy to train
Red our red fawn bullmastiff
Red is a rescue she is aprox 2 years and has been used and abused. She has been used for puppy breeding and could have had upto 4 litters with the state of her! Reds tummy dragged on the floor. In the short time we have had her we have trained her and she can do all the usual commands sit stay wait paw down.. and her recall is fab! We named her has she didnt have one! and with in 2 days she answered to her name!she has had only one mess in the house and loves everyone she meets form our kids,cat, strangers to birds that come in the garden. She was very under weight and is coming on like a star. She is the most loyal loving calm natured dog you will have the pleasure to meet. She treats the children with so much care and is so tender with them. Red walks by their side and you can see her mother instints.She weighs 46.6 and is comming on fab! The vet is so pleased with her as are we. I can not imagine life without our gentle 'giant' She is everything and more you could dream of. She is a star and for the few months we have been blessed so far she is PERECT in very way! She is our amazing Red. (the kids named her)You get the odd ball who call her a he (usually oh look at the size of him) and who panic with her size but she gracefully walks past the snarling Jack russels! We Love our Red! I have no cons about this breed just the breeders! Dispite her poor start she is a beautiful confidant lady who is now loving life!
Pros: Very VERY Loyal. Very loving, very easy to train very protective, extreamly calm, fantastic with cats kids and anyone they meet! good with ther dogs, Does not bark very much at all only if she feels the need to warn us
Cons: I havent any