Bull Mastiff

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN England.

MOST SUITED AS Watchdog and family pet.

SIZE
The shoulder height is 63.5 - 68.5cm (25 - 27in) for dogs and 61 - 66cm (24 - 26in) for bitches.

COAT
The coat is short-haired and the colours, which may be streaked, are tan or red-brown, always with darker muzzle and ears. A little white on the chest is permitted.

CARE REQUIRED
There is little to the grooming of a Bullmastiff. Occasionally remove dead and loose hairs with a rubber brush or massage glove other household pets. Friends of the family will be accepted, especially if the handler signifies approval, but unwanted visitors will be halted in their footsteps.

TRAINING
This breed reacts best to a fair, stable, and consistent approach carried out in a harmonious  manner. The Bullmastiff is very sensitive to the tone of your voice and is not really difficult but does require a handler who can assert his authority. The Bullmastiff is quite unsuitable for banishing to a kennel.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
Bullmastiffs are very tolerant towards children but can be rather dominant towards their own kind. Provided they are properly socialized when young, they can learn to get along with other household pets. Friends of the family will be accepted, especially if the owner signifies approval, but your average burglar will not be greeted so warmly.

EXERCISE
The Bullmastiff has an average demand for exercise. A couple of outings every day with several opportunities to run and play (on the lead) give it sufficient freedom of movement.