Puppy Dog Breed Bullmastiff
The Bullmastiff is a powerful dog which was originally a cross between the English Mastiff and the Old English Bulldog Originally bred to find and immobilize poachers the breed has proven popular as a family pet Males should be 25 to 27 inches 63 to 69 160 cm tall AKC Std at the withers and 110 to 130 pounds 50 to 59 160 kg Females should be 24 to 26 inches 61 to 66 160 cm at the withers and 100 to 120 pounds 45 to 54 160 kg Exceeding these dimensions is discouraged by breeders as a larger dog may be too cumbersome to be agile enough to properly perform the job for which the breed was created Bullmastiffs are described as fawn red or brindle These are the only acceptable colors in the AKC standard The fawn can range from a very light brown to a reddish brown Red can range from a light red-fawn to a dark rich red Brindles are a striped overlay of the fawn or red A Bullmastiff should have no white markings except for on the chest where a little white…Read More about Bullmastiff at WikiPedia
Latest Bullmastiff Frequently Asked Questions:
What are the upsides and downsides of having a bullmastiff.
Answer:Upsides: The Bullmastiff is courageous, loyal, calm, and loving with those it knows. It has a very strong protective instinct and will defend its people against anything it perceives as a threat. However, it does not normally attack to protect. Instead, it simply knocks the intruder over with its massive size and pins them to the ground, or, will simply stand in front of the stranger/intruder and refuse to let them pass. Bullmastiffs become intensely attached to their families and do best when they can live inside with their people. Their protective instinct combined with their great size and natural wariness of strangers means that early socialization is a must. The Bullmastiff, in general, loves children and is very patient with them. . Downsides: The Bullmastiff may or may not get along well with other dogs. Often, male Bullmastiffs do not tolerate other males, regardless of breed. Occasionally, females are also intolerant of other females. Parental supervision should be maintained when they are with children because these dogs are so big that they can easily cause accidental injuries while playing with them Bullmastiffs are prone to certain hereditary diseases. These include: Hip dysplasia Elbow dysplasia Entropion Hypothyroidism Lymphoma cancer
how old should they be before mating
Answer:males should be about 3 years and females a year old
I would like to buy a Bullmastiff puppy but I am not sure what physical characteristics to look for. I had boxers, german sheperd, I have a briard, but a I am not sure about hips, ears... I am planning to have him as a pet, not to show. Thanks
Answer:They are awesome, gorgeous dogs, But do have some health problems they are prone to like many other breeds. Offhand, I know heart problems,hip problems,elbow problems are issues with them.. so if going through a breeder, find a breeder that screens for all of those things. Why don't you look for some mastiff forums and ask some people with more experience? Also, you can look for a rescue..or shelter that has Mastiffs. www.petfinder.com.
I was wondering the price of a Bullmastiff. I would not like a mix, but I don't need papers. I will be out of the military soon and would like to start looking for breeders in Nevada or surrounding states.
Answer:You can check the shelters & save a life http://petfinder.com click on dog, put in the breed & a zip code for the area. You may also try http://puppyfind.com find the breed & the state under the location. This site will also give you an idea on how much they cost. My brother bought an AKC Boxer from this site & she is very beautiful & healthy. Previous buyers writes reviews here so you can get a feel on their satisfaction. Good luck.
My bullmastiff is 3mths old and about 30lbs. I have a 2yr old and they fight constantly. My 2yr old jumps on the dog and bites him so of course the puppy does the same back. How can I control this behavior in both?
Answer:try and keep them apart if u can u can also buy books on training puppys now they r really good but it is best to start with the baics like sit,stay i own a 3 yr old bull mastiff and to make him sit i place my hand on the top of his head and say sit and he does it stright away
