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Bullmastiff

A fully grown male Bullmastiff (Hugo Boss Le Revve of Chailis Kennels)
Country of origin United Kingdom
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The Bullmastiff is a powerful dog, said to be a cross between the English Mastiff and the Old English Bulldog. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The dog ( Canis lupus familiaris) is a domesticated Subspecies of the gray wolf, a Mammal of the Canidae family of the order The English Mastiff, often called simply Mastiff, is a large breed of Dog of the general Mastiff or Molosser type Originally bred to find and immobilise poachers, the breed has proven its value as a family pet. Poaching is the illegal Hunting, Fishing or Harvesting of wild plants or animals

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Description

Appearance

Male bullmastiffs grow to be 25 to 27 inches tall (63. 5 to 68. 5 cm) at the withers and 110 to 150 pounds (50 to 60 kg). Wither redirects here For the comic character see Wither (comics. Females typically reach 24 to 26 inches (61 to 66 cm) at the withers, and 100 to 120 pounds (45 to 55 kg). Some groups such as the AKC regard a typical male's weight to be between 110 - 130lbs, however it is very typical for a male to greatly exceed this weight limit. Some sources put the weight range at 110-200lbs.

Colour

Any shade of brindle, fawn, or red is allowed as long as the colour is pure and clear. This article concerns animal color For the village in England see Brindle Lancashire. Fawn is a light Yellowish Brown that is usually used in reference to a Dog 's coat colour In the United States, however, there is no mention in the standard of the colour being "pure and clear". The fawn is a light tan or blond colour, while the red is a richer, red-brown. This can range from a deep red to a light red merging with the fawn sometimes described as a red-fawn. A slight white marking on the chest is permissible, but other white markings are undesirable. A black muzzle is essential, toning off towards the eyes, with dark markings around eyes contributing to the expression.

A fawn female adult Bullmastiff (Australian Champion Opalguard Good Thing)

A male fawn bullmastiff puppy (Hugo Boss Le Revve of Chailis Kennels)

Temperament

The Bullmastiff is courageous, loyal, calm, and loving with those it knows. It has a very strong protective instinct and will defend its owners against anything it perceives as a threat. However, it does not normally attack to protect. Instead, it 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 them. Their protective instinct combined with their great size and natural wariness of strangers means that early socialization is a must. The Bullmastiff may or may not get along well with other dogs. Occasionally, females in heat will also not get along with other females. The Bullmastiff gets along well with children and is very loving towards them. Parental supervision should be maintained when they are with children because these dogs are so big that they may accidentally knock smaller children down.

Health

Bullmastiffs are prone to certain hereditary diseases. These include:

History

Bred by English Gamekeepers in the 1800s to tackle poachers, the Bullmastiff (also known as a Gamekeeper's Night Dog) was a cross of 40% English Bulldog for its agility and tenacity (which was the Old English Bulldog, not the short, fat Bulldog of today) and 60% English Mastiff for its size, strength and loyalty. The Bulldog, colloquially known as the British Bulldog or English Bulldog, is a medium-size breed of Dog that originated in England The English Mastiff, often called simply Mastiff, is a large breed of Dog of the general Mastiff or Molosser type They bark much less often than other breeds, but when they bark they will make your head turn, as it is dark and hollow sounding.

The Bullmastiff was recognized as a pure-bred dog in 1924 by the English Kennel Club.

In October, 1933, The American Kennel Club recognized the Bullmastiff. The first standard for the breed was approved in 1935. [1]

The standard has undergone several revisions since then. The most current version is available on the AKC web site. [2]

Bullmastiffs in popular culture

See also

External links

Bullmastiff Breed Information

Bullmastiff Email Group - Breeders, Owners and Fanciers

Clubs and associations

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