Bullmastiff Dog Breed Information

Posted on Mar 18, 2019, Modified : Jun 26, 2021 Arry

Breeds

General Information

Dog Name	Bullmastiff
Other Names	Gamekeeper's Night Dog
Scientific Name	Canis lupus familiaris
Breed Type	Mastiff
Group	Working
Extinct	No
Country of Origin	United States of America (USA)

Physical And Size

Min Life Span	8
Max Life Span	10
Min Ideal Weight for male	48
Max Ideal Weight for male	55
Min Ideal Weight for female	45
Max Ideal Weight for male	55

Ranking

Intelligent Rank
Trainability
Playfulness
Affection Level
Social Needs
Barking
Watchdog Ability
Territorial
Mouthiness
Adaptability

Characterisitics

Temperament	Intelligent, Sweet, Protective
Prey Drive	Yes
Fighting Dog	Yes

Friendliness

Stranger Friendly	Medium
Child Friendly	High
Cat Friendly	Low
Apartment Friendly	Medium
Senior Citizens Friendly	Medium
Service Dog	Medium
Search and Rescue Dog	Medium
Biting Potential	High

The Bullmastiff is not too active, but he has obedience, agility, tracking, and carting, and he makes a good therapy dog. He is an intelligent, quick and study but he is not big on repetitive training.

The Bullmastiff does not love other dogs, especially if they are of the same sex. It’s difficult to house a male Bullmastiff and another male dog of any breed together. Even dogs that live in peace for years can one day become implacable enemies. Bullmastiffs also have a high prey drive and many bullmastiffs cannot live with cats for those reasons.

Origin and history

The Bullmastiff breed was recognised in the mid 19^th century, by English gamekeepers who needed a large, quiet, fearless dog with large speed to hold poachers

Poaching eventually declined and Bullmastiff took on a new role as a guard dog. As a result of the mastiff influence, fawn coat with the black mask can become more common as well.

In 1924 England kennel club recognized the breed and the American kennel club followed the suit in 1933. The first Bullmastiff was recognised by the AKC in 1934.

Are they child friendly?

Yes, Bullmastiffs are child-friendly because they are patient and protective with children. But,they are large and can accidently knock over or step on a toddler. If you have a children, take their age and size into consideration when deciding whether to buy a Bullmastiff dog.

As with every breed, teach children how to approach and touch Bullmastiffs and always supervise any interactions between the dogs and children to prevent any biting or ear pulling or tail pulling. Teach your child never to approach any dog while he is eating or sleeping.

Behavior, Temperament and Personality

Behavior: The intelligent Bullmastiff dog is a terrific family dog. His behavior is loyal, loving, good natured and sweet, although he can be aggressive when he feels that he or his family is threatened.

Temperament: The temperament is affected by the number of factors including heredity and training Puppies with good temperaments are curious and playful. They approach people and be held by them.

When Bullmastiff is trained, he is calm and dependable and set boundaries when he is young and give him consistent training. A Bullmastiff raised in this way is docile and easygoing and will accept the strangers. But he is aggressive with other dogs.

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Trainability

Bullmastiffs need training at small age and that is throughout their life. It is said that early training and socialization with stargers help curb unwanted aggression.

Bullmastiff dogs are very smart and easy to train. Puppy classes are required for general socialization and training. They love training and learning and both make for a better companion and build a good relationship with the owner and family.

Bullmastiff thrive on positive teaching methods. They excel in obedience,agility and herding and even barn hunt and lure coursing and owners will discover something fun to do with their dogs. They may be stubborn but are trainable.

There are many circumstances where over-training your Bullmastiff dog can be harmful and even undo all the hard work you and your puppy have put in. Positive reward based training is important for your dogs.

Facts

Some of the facts related with Bullmastiff dogs are as follows:

The Bullmastiff dogs have red, fawn or brindle color
Bullmastiff will drive out unknown animals from their yards
Bullmastiffs do not show energy and are satisfied with short daily walks
Bullmastiffs are working breed
Bullmastiffs have height of 24-27 inches
They have weight of 100-130pounds
They has have life span of 8-12 years

Health issues

General Health	Healthy
Common Health Issues	Entropion, Hip Dysplasia, Kidney Problem, Lymphosarcoma, Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Osteosarcoma, Heart Problem, Cancer
Hypoallergenic	No
Vaccination Required	Canine Parainfluenza, Rabies, Canine Distemper, Leptospirosis, Canine Parvovirus, Kennel Cough, Canine Coronavirus
Shedding	Moderate Shedding
Drooling	High Drooler
Grooming	Easy and Minimal Grooming Required
Weight Gain Potential	High
Separation Anxiety	Moderate Chance
Allergies	None
Diets and Supplements	27% Crude Protein 8%-12% Fat Fish Oil Probiotics Antioxidants

Bullmastiffs are healthy but like other breeds, they are prone to certain health issues. Some of the health problems are given below:

Hip dysplasia: It is a condition in which the hip joint does not fit with the thighbone
Elbow dysplasia: It is caused by the different growth rates of three bones that make dog’s elbow
Hypothyroidism: It is caused by the deficiency of thyroid hormone
Entropion: It is a condition in which the eyeball is rolled inward
Subaortic stenosis: It is a condition where the aorta narrows below the aortic valve
Cystinuria: This results in the formation of kidney stone or bladder stones
Cancer: cancers found in bullmastiff include lymphosarcoma, osteosarcoma, hemangiosarcoma and mast cell tumors
Panosteitis: Its primary sign is sudden lameness
Skin problems: Bullmastiffs have skin that can be prone to rashes, sores, and irritations