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Bull
Mastiff dog breed
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Dog breed group |
Working
Dog |
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Origin of breed |
England
to guard estates from poachers. |
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Life expectancy |
10
- 12 years |
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Color |
Dark
brindle, fawn, or red shades. May have white marks that appear
on the chest. |
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Coat type |
Dense,
coarse, water-resistant coat. |
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Exercise needs |
The
breed tends to be lazy therefore requires regular on-leash exercise.
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Temperament |
Loyal and fearless, even-tempered and calm. Rarely loses its
temper and is easy to train. |
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Good with children |
It
is tolerant of children and craves human attention. Makes an
excellent watchdog; it will catch an intruder, knock him down
and hold him. |
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Grooming needs |
Requires regular brushing. Light shedder. |
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Average size (inches) |
25
- 27
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24
- 26
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Average weight (lbs) |
110
- 130
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100
- 120
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Health issues |
It is prone to bloat, hip
dysplasia, and some eye problems. It does not tolerate extremes
of temperature well. |
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Living conditions |
Adapts well to
urban living, but needs plenty of space. |
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Dog
breed description
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The bullmastiff, a cross
between the mastiff and the bulldog,
was developed in 19th-century England; it was used chiefly to discourage
poaching on estates and game preserves and was known as the "gamekeeper's
night-dog." The bullmastiff is a tan, reddish brown, or brindled
dog, with black on the face and ears. It stands 61 to 69 cm and weighs
45 to 59 kg. It is frequently used as a police and guard dog.
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Dog
breed infobits |
The
Bullmastiff has developed a fearsome reputation as it is very confident
and is scared of only a very few things. |
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