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| Breed Group : | Working |
| Weight : | male: 110-130 lbs ( 50-59 kg ) ; female : 100-120 lbs ( 45 - 54 kg ) |
Height :
| male: 25-27 inches ( 63.5 - 69 centimeters ); female: 24-26 inches ( 61 - 66 centimeters ) |
| Breed Overview Information : | The following talks about Bullmastiff Dog Breed Information’s, its character and temperament, the type of coats it have, how to acquire one, how to take care of a Bullmastiff Dog and how to train them. |
| Breed Character Information : | Bullmastiff are not purebreds, they are a combination of two dog breeds, the Mastiff and the Bulldog in particular. A Bullmastiff is comprised of 60% Mastiff and 40% Bulldog. Their height is usually 25-27 inches for the male and 24-26 inches for the bitches. On the other hand, male bullmastiffs weigh 110-133 pounds and 100-120 pounds for female. They also have a life expectancy of below ten years. |
| Breed Coat Information : | The coat of a bullmastiff is short. The texture of its coat is rough and harsh for the touch. Moreover, the coat’s colors vary from fawn, black or red, as well as brindle sometimes. |
| Breed Temperament Information : | Bullmastiffs are robust and well-built dogs. They are good-natured, dedicated and active guard dogs. They are also affectionate, brave and protective to their owners. They are open minded and tolerant with children, but when attacked, they will knock down every enemies and hold them tight. Bullmastiffs are also demanding and needs the attention of their owners. They could be great pets if trained properly since they were puppies. |
| Breed Ownership Information : | You can acquire a Bullmastiff in different ways. You can get one by searching the net and other dog dealer sites. You can also buy one from an expert Bullmastiff Breeder or adopt a dog from a Bullmastiff rescuer. Having a Bullmastiff is not an easy job if you don’t have enough information about it and if you don’t know how to handle it effectively. So, it is advisable to equip yourself first with much knowledge before acquiring one. It is better to have a Bullmastiff while still a puppy for better training and socialization. |
| Breed Activity Information : | Bullmastiff Breed is usually lazy so they need regular exercise. Taking them to a long walk daily is a perfect exercise for them. Bullmastiff really needs to exercise for them to stay in shape. Be sure not to over feed them because they easily gain weight. These dog breeds are good in apartment if they are well trained. You can conduct also activities and games for your Bullmastiff in your yard. |
| Breed Care Information : | You can visit a vet for a regular check up since Bullmastiffs are known to have health problems. Some of the Bullmastiff’s health problems are tumors, PRA, hip dysplasia, as well as some eyelid problems. Moreover, these dogs easily gain weight and tend to expand; they may also grow up from small dogs to being fat and bulky dogs. It is advisable to give a Bullmastiff a small meal three times a day than give him a one big meal. |
| Breed Training Information : | While still a puppy, make sure that you socialize your dog with other people and animals. Since Bullmastiffs are lazy ones, regular and consistent training must be done to motivate them. You also need to be patient and harmless in training a Bullmastiff. These dog breed are not difficult to handle but needs a trainer who can show its authority over them. |
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