Do You Know The Fantastic Bullmastiff?
The Bullmastiff is a large and intelligent dog, capable of managing their strength and never attacking with the intention of doing harm. He is an excellent watchdog and, if a stranger tries to enter the house, he will be able to block him, without the need to bite. Therefore, this breed is a great example of self-control and intelligence.
Moreover, these dogs have a strong and patient character, which makes them excellent friends of children and adults, with whom they are able to maintain excellent relationships. In addition, this dog can become the personal bodyguard of children and the whole family, since he does not dedicate himself to the surveillance of one person, but of the whole family. He doesn’t get angry easily and hardly ever barks. When it does, it’s because something serious is going on.
Where did the Bullmastiff come from?
The Bullmastiff is a dog of English origin, which derives from a cross between the Mastiff and the Bulldog. The first specimens date back to the nineteenth century, although until 1924 it was not recognized as a breed. In 1800, in Spain, the appearance of the so-called “bull dogs” was made known and, thanks to the engravings of Goya and other artists, it is possible to notice the similarity of these dogs with the Bullmastiffs.
This breed was highly regarded for its courage and was used as a guard dog for private residences. This dog’s goal was to stop and knock out the marauders, without biting them. In addition, these animals were responsible for the care of the children, when the adults went hunting.
What does the Bullmastiff look like?
The Bullmastiff is a broad, deep chested animal with a powerful back. Its head is square and has “V” shaped ears, which are darker than the color of the coat. The muzzle is broad, of medium size, and is covered by a black mask extending to and around the eyes, which are also dark. The coat is short and the color, which can be either uniform or brindle, varies from sandy brown to liver red.
An adult male can measure between 63.5 and 68.5 centimeters (at the withers) and weigh between 49.5 and 59.5 kg. A female can weigh 41-49.5 kg and measure between 61 and 66 centimeters.
How is the character of the Bullmastiff?
According to the breeders of this breed, “the Bullmastiff is one of the best and most balanced dogs that exist”. In fact, they are very tolerant and there is no need to worry if they are left alone with small children. It only becomes aggressive towards another male dog if it attempts to invade its territory.
The Bullmastiff is an elegant, refined and obedient dog . Moreover, he obeys all people living in the house in the same way, because he needs love and affection in order not to feel neglected. It is a dog that is dedicated to the family and creates very strong bonds with it. Similarly, although it is preferable for him to live in a large house with a garden, he can easily adapt to apartment life, but he needs to go out daily to get enough physical activity. It is essential that physical activity is very controlled during the critical phase of growth (up to 16 months in males and up to 10 months in females) to avoid muscle and skeletal problems in adults. For the same reason, it is preferable to avoid overweight in the puppy.
It is a large breed dog with a good character and does not need special care. Of course, you have to take him to the vet at least twice a year, brush him 3 times a week, bathe him at least once every two weeks, with a neutral shampoo, and feed him adequately.
