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Description: The Bullmastiff shows great strength, endurance and alertness. They are a natural guardian of the home and will not back down from a fight. To strangers they are rather standoffish, but they are loving toward their owner. The Bullmastiff is normally very gentle, cheerful and calm. The Bullmastiff can make a devoted, gentle companion. The Bullmastiff is also known as the "gamekeeper's dog" because they were bred to accompany gamekeepers for the ability to track and overpower a poacher.

Height: 25 - 27 inches
Weight: 90 - 130 lbs.

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

Temperament: The Bullmastiff is loyal, fearless, loving
With Children: The Bullmastiff will tolerate children.
With Pets: If properly socialized the Bullmastiff will get along with other pets. They can be dominate to their own kind.
Special Skills: Watch dog and family pet.

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

Care and Exercise: Minimal brushing of the Bullmastiff 's 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. The Bullmastiff need daily walks or a lot of running space.
Training: 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 the Bullmastiff breed was standardized and officially recognized in England.

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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