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Bullmastiff
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Giant Breed |
 
See your Bullmastiff's photograph or illustration on our breed pages |
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Working or Utility Dog |
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Country of Origin
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United Kingdom late 1800s |
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Ancestry |
The Bullmastiff is a 60/40 cross between
the Mastiff
and the Bulldog |
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Original Function |
The Bullmastiff was designed
to be a guard dog for large estates particularly against poaching.
They were designed to run down but not harm poachers. |
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Height at Shoulder |
Female 24-26" Male
25-27" |
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Weight |
Female 100-120 lbs.
Male 110-130 lbs. |
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Lifespan |
10 Years |
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Coat |
The Bullmastiff has a short,
smooth, soft coat. Acceptable colors are dark brindle, fawn and
red with the distinctive black face and muzzle. |
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Tail |
Long and smooth |
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Head |
Large, round with moderately
short muzzle, large jowls and some wrinkling of the face |
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Ears |
Moderately sized, V-shaped
and held down and close to the head |
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Related Breeds |
Mastiff/Old
English Mastiff, Bulldog, St. Bernard, Leonberger |
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Alternative Names |
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Grooming: |
The Bullmastiff's short, smooth coat requires minimal attention. Can drool and be
messy drinkers. |
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Exercise requirements: |
Low |
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Aggression: |
Moderate but is a good watchdog. |
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Temperament: |
Serious but gentle. Can be stubborn, independent and
intimidating. |
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Owner requirement: |
Firm and strong. The Bullmastiff is not for the timid, skittish or
physically weak. |
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Trainability |
Moderate |
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Health concerns: |
Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) in hips and elbows,
bloat and gastric torsion,
entropion, lymphoma. |
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Environmental
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The Bullmastiff has a moderate tolerance for cold but a low
tolerance for heat or humidity due to its short muzzle. The
Bullmastiff requires firm, soft bedding and close contact with the family.
The Bullmastiff is a large as a piece of furniture and requires sufficient
space to move around and lie down. |
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Feeding requirements: |
Extra care is required for Bullmastiff puppies to prevent them from
experiencing overly rapid, painful growth. As an adult, the Bullmastiff
requires more frequent and smaller meals throughout the day to prevent
obesity, bloat and gastric
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AKC: American Kennel Club USA: Working Group since 1933
UKC: United Kennel
Club USA:
Guardian Dogs
CKC: Canadian
Kennel Club: Working
Dogs
FCI: Fédération
Cynologique Internationale: Molossoid Breeds
Group 2
ANKC: Australian National Kennel Council: Utility
KCUK: Kennel Club United Kingdom: Working since 1924
NZKC: New Zealand Kennel Club: Utility |
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The Bullmastiff is a giant bred to run after, take down and
pin but not harm poachers on large estates. In this function,
the dark brindle version of the Bullmastiff was prized as it blended into
the night. The lighter fawn version of the Bullmastiff is more common today.
The Bullmastiff was designed to be faster on its feet than a
Mastiff but larger and more imposing than a Bulldog. The Bullmastiff is not particularly aggressive
although its large size and deep bark can be intimidating. As befits
its original function, the Bullmastiff can be an intimidating guard dog
protecting both property and people. The Bullmastiff requires an owner
who can handle its physical strength. The Bullmastiff may not get along with
strange dogs and requires early and consistent socialization. This is
particularly true of males but can also be true of some females.
Bullmastiffs are generally gentle, placid dogs who are good with children
and other pets that they are familiar with. Bullmastiffs can
inadvertently knock down children and seniors due simply to their large
size. Bullmastiffs can be stubborn and need training early in life
before they become too large and heavy.
Although they are very large dogs, Bullmastiffs require close interaction
with people and need to be indoor dogs who are very much a part of the
family.
Prospective Bullmastiff families should consider the amount of space that a
dog of this size requires in order to walk around, lie down and be
comfortable. Bullmastiffs also take up a great deal of space in
a vehicle, can drool excessively and be messy eaters and drinkers. As
with all giant breed dogs, the Bullmastiff has a short life expectancy. |
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