Bullmastiff

Dog Breed Group: Working Dogs
Recommended for: Families with older children
Maintenance Level: Medium
Life Span:8-10 years
Height: 63-69 cm
Weight: 50-60 kg
Temperament: Loyal, stubborn, fearless, confident, independent
Hypoallergenic: Yes
Colors: Colours:Fawn, brindle with markings on head

Adaptability

Friendliness

General Health

Trainability

Exercise Needs

Bullmastiff Breed Overview

The Bullmastiff is considered as a strong and large breed of a dog that has been used for many years as a protective and guard dog. This particular breed contains a short hair that makes their body flat. Colours could include brindle and fawn, and sometimes they can have markings on the head.

You don’t have to groom them frequently because they don’t shed much. They are all in muscle, but still, their nature doesn’t require too much exercise. You just have to walk them regularly in order to stimulate their mental and physical well-being.

Puppies are filled with excitement and energy, while adults have calm nature, but in case that they are provoked, that could become very difficult to settle.

Bullmastiff can reach up to 69 cm in height and 60 kg in weight.

Their life expectancy is approximately 10 years.

Suitability for Children – High
Tendency to Bark – Low
Energy – Medium
Suitability as a Guard Dog – High
Grooming Requirements – Up to Once a Week
Trimming Required – None
Amount of hair shed – Little
Food Cost – More than $20
Average Monthly Pet insurance Premium – $97

Origin of Bullmastiff

They were first developed in the 19th century by gamekeepers from English. They were bred in order to be fearless and powerful, but still to help their owners track poachers. Their size was perfect for protecting and holding down criminals, but still, they are not aggressive and they won’t bite until as a last resort. They were the main part of families that needed a guardian.

Bullmastiff was produced as a combination of Bulldog and Mastiff. They have a reputation as a strong and stable dog with fearless and smart personality.

Bullmastiff Temperament

The Bullmastiff demands committed trainer because they can be stubborn when it comes to training, but because of size, you have to do it from the very beginning. Socialization and early training are mandatory in order to develop healthy and well-rounded dog.
They have an amazing instinct for protecting and guarding their families, but you have to keep in mind that they do not so keep about strangers and they will react in case they sense danger. They can tolerate kids, but children are sometimes afraid of their amazing constitution and size.

Common Bullmastiff Conditions and Diseases

Skin Allergies – They are very prone to various skin allergies that could cause hair loss and rashes. You have to keep an eye on them and go regularly to vet so that your Bullmastiff can stay happy and healthy.

Interesting Facts

Bullmastiffs don’t like humid weather, which means that you have to keep them somewhere where he can have access to water and shade.
The Bullmastiff is not considered as a giant breed, even though he is big enough.