Bullmastiff: Personality, Exercise, Health
Group: AKC Working
Dog, KCGB Working Group
AKC Ranking: 40
About
Bullmastiff
Origin and History
of the Breed
The Bullmastiff was developed
in England by gamekeepers (on game preserves
and large estates) for protection against
poachers. They needed a fearless dog that
would attack on command. He is 60% Mastiff
and 40% Bulldog. The dark, brindle was preferred
and referred to as the ‘Night Dog.’
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A General Appearance of
the Dog
The Bullmastiff
is a powerfully built dog. He has a broad, wrinkled
head with a short, square muzzle. He also has a
wrinkled neck. His ears are V-shaped and set wide
and high on his head and his nose, jowls and ears
are black.
The Bullmastiff’s back is
short and level. He has a tapering tail set high.
The Bullmastiff should appear
strong and alert.
Coat Color
Bullmastiffs come in fawn, brindle,
or red with black markings on the head – the
muzzle, around the eyes, and the ears are dark.
The color fades out into ivory or white going down
the legs and onto the stomach.
Coat Type
The Bullmastiff has a short coat
with little shedding.
Height
Males: 25 -27 inches
Females: 24 – 26 inches
Weight
Males: 110 – 133 lbs
Females: 100 – 120 lbs
Personality
Temperament of the Dog
The Bullmastiff appears calm but
is fearless and confident. He is reliable and intelligent.
He wants to please his master, so he is trainable
and makes a good companion.
The Bullmastiff can be good-natured
but tends to be willful. He is an extremely powerful
dog, so early training is critical. A firm and consistent
master is a great help.
They should be obedience trained and taught not
to pull on the leash. Bullmastiffs are sensitive
to the tone of voice being used. Socialization with
people and animals is crucial. Bullmastiffs can
be aggressive toward other dogs. They are reserved
with strangers.
His method of attack is to knock
down an intruder and hold him on the ground. Unfortunately,
because of his size, he can accidently knock down
a child or an adult when he is playing.
Bullmastiffs crave human attention.Bullmastiff
puppies are uncoordinated. They drool, slobber,
and snore.
Better suited to an indoor
or outdoor lifestyle?
Bullmastiffs should never be left
to a kennel outdoors. They need human interaction
and training.
Are they suited to homes with kids?
He is tolerant of children, especially
if he has known them all his life. He needs to be
thoroughly socialized with children and their friends.
Because of his size and power, he can accidently
knock down a child while playing.
Activity
Level
How Active is the Breed?
Bullmastiffs tend to be lazy and
will not expend any more energy than absolutely
necessary. Therefore, they need to be taken on daily
long walks and encouraged to exercise. Otherwise,
they will put on weight.
They cannot tolerate extremes
of temperature.
They are fairly inactive indoors,
so they can live in an apartment setting.
How Much Exercise Does
the Dog Need at every stage of its Life?
A small fenced yard for playing
and walks will suit the needs of a young Bullmastiff.
As he gets older, he will have to be encouraged
to take walks and to play.
Grooming
The short, rough coat of the Bullmastiff
needs some brushing, but seldom needs bathing. Because
the dog carries a lot of weight, check his feet
often and keep the nails short.
Health
and Care
Genetic Problems
Bullmastiffs are prone to cancer,
hip dysplasia, tumors, and PRA and eyelid problems.
Bullmastiffs get boils on their
lips.
To avoid Bloat, feed them 2-3
small meals a day. Do not overfeed Bullmastiffs
as they tend to put on more weight than they need.
Litter Size:
4 – 13 puppies with an average litter size
of 8.
Life Span: Larger,
heavier dogs have shorter life spans than smaller
or leaner dogs. Most Bullmastiffs live less than
10 years.
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National Breed Clubs
British – Bullmastiff Association
– www.Bullmastiffassociation.co.uk
British Bullmastiff League
US – American Bullmastiff Association, Inc.
– http://clubs.akc.org/aba/index.html
Other Recognition: CKC,
FCI, AKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR
Rescue Link: www.gdca.org/rescue.htm
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