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~ HISTORY PAGE ~
The Bull Mastiff breed
is a combination of the Mastiff and the Bulldog. It was created in
England during the mid 1800's. Also, it was the only guarding breed to
originate in England.
Crosses were made of
the Mastiff and Bulldog until a ratio of 60% Mastiff and 40% Bulldog was
achieved.
Bull Mastiffs are
powerful and brave. They don't snap or nip, and they seldom bark.
Stubbornness is the trait of the breed. You must not let them take an
inch or they will take a mile.
Good socialization must
be taught as puppies and the good habits will remain. Bull Mastiffs are
very easy going, very loyal, and devoted to their family. They accept
strangers welcomed by their owners.
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The Bullmastiff shows great strength, endurance
and alertness. They are a natural guardian of the home and will not back
down from a fight. To strangers they are rather standoffish, but they
are loving toward their owner. Bullmastiffs are normally very gentle,
cheerful and calm. They make a devoted, gentle companion. They are also
known as the "gamekeeper's dog" because they were bred to
accompany gamekeepers for the ability to track and overpower a poacher.
Developed in the late nineteenth century by
crossing the Mastiff with the . He was breed to combine power, speed and
a keen sense of smell with the courage and aggression of a bulldog. In
1924 he was standardized and was officially recognized in England.
25 -
27 inches
90 -
130 lbs.
Shades of brindle, fawn or red. Slight white
marking on the chest is permissible, black muzzle.
Short, smooth, dense
Loving, courageous, loyal; Tolerates children;
Should be socialized with other animals at an early age
Minimal brushing of his coat. A good rubdown
with a rubber brush or massage glove will remove old dead hairs. Nails
should be kept short. Diet and daily exercise need to be balanced to
prevent obesity. Daily walks or lost of running space is ideal.
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