Important: This information is collected from a variety of sources and is presented as general thoughts about the breed. It is sugggested that you use our information with that of your own to make any decisions. We suggest you DO NOT make any decisions about a family pet based solely on these pages. Keep digging!
| Breed: Bullmastiff | Group (AKC):
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| Country of Origin | 19th century England |
| Type of coat | short, low maintenance, regular shedding |
| Grooming | regular brushing (10 minutes twice a week), ear cleaning, nail trimming |
| Average height | 24-27 inches |
| Average weight | 100-135 pounds |
| Activity level | vigorous outdoors, low indoors |
| Watchdog | very high ability, very territorial, natural guardian |
| Protection | not anymore, breed has become lethargic |
| Intelligence | high |
| Trainability | low, patience and consistency required, firm but not overbearing |
| Compatibility with children | gentle and affectionate with family members, unpredictable with others, absolutely no roughhousing! |
| Character | affectionate, lazy, powerful, fearless, yet docile, courageous, quick, strong, willing to challenge humans |
| Ideal home environment | large counry house with fenced yard or kennel preferred |
| Ideal owner | strong, easy going, confident, leader with time to train and socialize, who is aware of the potential danger of this breed if not properly handled and trained |
| Suggestions: | neuter males before eighth month, females are less aggressive, early obedience training and socialization |
| Links and resources | - To dig for further information click here
- American Bullmastiff Association, Inc.
Secretary, Linda Silva, 15 Woodland Lane, Smithtown, NY 11787 - Australasian Bullmastiff Breeders and Fanciers
N Beard, Australia, (61) 0267 624835, opalguard@start.com.au - The Bullmastiff Club of New South Wales
N Beard, (61)-0267-624835, opalguard@start.com.au - Australia - The Northern Bullmastiff Club (U.K.)
Mr. M.R. McInnes (Chairman), Morvern, Gatehouse Cottage, Calow Green, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, S44-5XQ., morvernbullmastiffs@tesco.net, 01246 209323
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