Bullmastiff Breed information & Pictures

Bullmastiff Breed Description

Life Expectancy
8-10 years

Learning Rate
High

Litter Size
8 to 10

Size
Huge

Weight
Dogs: 110-133 pounds
Bitches: 100-120 pounds

Height
Dogs: 25-27 inches
Bitches: 24-26 inches

Country of Origin
Great Britain

Groups
AKC Working Dogs
FCI Group II.: Pinscher and Schnauzer- Molossoid Breeds - Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
TKC Working

Other Names
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The Bullmastiff is a powerful dog breed with a broad wrinkled head and a tapering tail. Alert, strong and protective and with endurance and stamina, the Bullmastiff is a natural guardian of the home and family and will not back down from a fight.

It is loving toward its family and normally very gentle, cheerful and calm.

Temperament

A protective and alert dog breed who makes a good watch and guard-dog. Bullmastiffs are devoted and loyal and love human attention.

They are tolerant of children. Intelligent, good-natured tempered, extremely powerful. Bullmastiffs can be aggressive with other dogs and are reserved with strangers.

Colors

Bullmastiffs are usually shades of brindle, fawn or red and some may contain white markings on the chest.

Coat

Short, smooth and dense.

Health Issues

This breed is known to be susceptible to hip dysplasia. To help prevent the chance of hip or elbow dysplasia developing make sure your dog is on a healthy, well proportioned diet, and avoid excessive running and jumping while still a puppy as this can be hard on the developing joints. Skin issues, rashes and allergies are sometimes problems, and can be remedied with specialized treatments. Like many deep chested breed, bloat, leading to a twisted stomach, can be a rare but deadly problem. To minimize the risk of your Bullmastiff developing any hereditary health issues, you should buy a Bullmastiff from a reputable Bullmastiff breeder.

Living Environment

As this is big breed they need plenty of space, so a large fenced backyard or a house in the country is preferred. An owner of a Bull mastiff must be a strong, easygoing and confident leader.