Bullmastiff

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The Bullmastiff shows great strength, endurance and alertness. He is a natural guardian of the home and will not back down from a fight. To strangers he is rather standoffish, but he is loving toward his owner and is normally very gentle, cheerful and calm. He makes a devoted, gentle companion. He is also known as the "gamekeeper's dog" because he was breed to accompany gamekeepers for the ability to track and overpower a poacher.

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Weight: 90 - 130 lbs

Height: 25 - 27 inches

Colors: Shades of brindle, fawn or red. Slight white marking on the chest is permissible, black muzzle.

Coat: Short, smooth and dense

Temperment: Bullmastiffs are loyal, fearless, loving

With Children: Yes, will tolerate children.

With Pets: If properly socialized the Bullmastiff will get along with other pets. They can be dominate to their own kind.

Watch-dog: Very High

Guard-dog: Very High, excellent body guard, natural guard-dog to family and home.

Care and Training: Minimal brushing of the Bullmastiffs coat is needed. A good rubdown with a rubber brush or massage glove will remove old dead hairs. Nails should be kept short. Diet and daily exercise are need to be balanced to prevent obesity. Bullmastiffs need daily walks or a lot of running space. Obedience training should begin at a young age. A Bullmastiff is sensitive to the tone of your voice. They will do best with fair, stable and a consistent approach to training.

Learning Rate: High, Obedience - Very High, Problem Solving - High

Activity: Outdoors - High, Indoors - Low

Living Environment: A large fenced backyard or the country is preferred. An owner of a Bullmastiff must be a strong, easygoing, confident leader.

Health Issues: Hip dysplasia, gastric torsion and cancer

Life Span: Under 10

Litter Size: 5 - 8

Country of Origin: Great Britain

History: Developed in the late nineteenth century by crossing the Mastiff with the Bulldog, the Bullmastiff was breed to combine power, speed and a keen sense of smell with the courage and aggression of a bulldog. In 1924 Bullmastiffs were standardized and officially recognized in England. Special Skills: Watch dog and family pet. First Registered by the AKC: 1934, AKC Group: Working, Class: Working, Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 2), KC (GB), UKC

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