Bullmastiff

HISTORY

ORIGIN  GREAT BRITIAN

GROUP  WORKING GROUP

The Bullmastiff was developed in the 19th century by breeding Bulldogs and Mastiffs together. The Bullmastiff was bred to protect English estates from illegal hunters. This breed’s job was not to hurt the trespassers, but to hold them until the owners could arrive.

APPEARANCE(S)

Bullmastiffs are large powerfully built dogs. They have big blocky heads and wrinkles on the forehead. Bullmastiffs usually have dark ears and black masks on the face.

COLOR(S)

This breed is most commonly seen in fawn, red and brindle.

COAT

The coats are short.

PERSONALITY

ACTIVITY LEVEL

High

POSITIVES

This breed is protective of the family.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

This breed can be aggressive to strangers, and some can drool a lot.

IDEAL LIVING SITUATION

This breed would do well in country.

HELPFUL INFORMATION/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This breed needs daily exercise to reduce the incidence of obesity.

BREED RELATED HEALTH CONCERNS

The following conditions are known to be seen in this breed, please look at our A to Z listing to find out detailed information.

• Hip and Elbow Dysplasia

• Skin Problems

NATIONAL CLUBS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS

American Bullmastiff Association, Inc.
2061 Henderson Ave.
Washington, PA 15310

FUN FACT(S)

The Bullmastiff was originally bred in a brindle color pattern in order to provide a natural camouflage in the night when guarding.