| Breed
Group:
Working |
| Weight:
male 110-130, female: 100-120 lbs |
| Height:
male: 25-27, female: 24-26 inches |
| Color(s):
red, fawn, or brindle |
| Coat:
Having
a great coat for weather protection, the hair on the Bullmastiff is
very short. With a distinct black mask around muzzle, the coat on this
breed should be dense and somewhat coarse to the touch. |
| Overview:
The
Bullmastiff makes a great companion, and guard dog. Although
intimidating at times, this breed can be very affectionate. Loving
human attention, this breed is calm, gentle, and even-tempered. |
| Character:
Being
shy around strangers, this dog should be properly socialized during
puppyhood. Used many times as an alert or guard dog, this breed should
also be introduced to other animals at an early stage to avoid any
altercations that may arise. The Bullmastiff is a powerful, yet at
times docile breed. |
| Temperament:
This
willful dog requires a firm trainer to avoid any dominance issues. The
Bullmastiff is fairly good-natured, sweet, and loveable, however this
dog is not recommended for the average owner. His sheer size means he
should not be placed in a home with small children as unintentionally,
this breed can easily knock a child down. |
| Care:
A
firm bristle brush or rubber brush should be used on this breed
occasionally to remove any dead or loose hair. Very little shedding,
the Bullmastiff does not require much maintenance when it comes to
grooming. As this dog does tend to slobber, the mouth should be
regularly cleaned. |
| Training:
The
Bullmastiff is sensitive to the tone of your voice, but should be
handled firmly if this breed is to succeed in training. Can do well in
obedience training, and does exceptionally well as a guard or watch dog. |
| Activity:
A
lazy breed, to avoid weight problems this breed should be sufficiently
exercised regularly. The Bullmastiff does enjoy long walks or jogs, and
would do well with an average sized yard. |
