Hey guys, I just wanted to shred some light on the bullmastiff, a truly wonderful breed.
The Bullmastiff
By Mike Stockman
The bullmastiff evolved from crossing the old english mastiff with the bulldog, to produce a very effective guard dog. In an age in which several large guarding dogs have been imported into Britan from the mainland Europe, the original role of the bullmastiff as a gamekeeper's assistant has tended to be forgotten.
He stands as much as 69 cm (27 in) high and weighs up to 59 kg (130 lb), which means he is both big and powerful. He is not to be trifled with; he does not suffer fools gladly, so he merits ownership by those who appreciate his cardinal virtue, utter faithfulness, and can handle a dog of independant nature.
He has a close fitting, hard coat, which can be brindle, fawn or red. He does not take a great deal to keep neat and clean. He is muscular all over. His head is reminiscent of the old fashioned bulldog of the nineteenth century, which had a longer nose then in modern times. He does not therefore suffer the breathing problems that beset some brachycephalic breeds and enjoys exercise without being too over demanding.
From: Dog Breeds of the World by Mike Stockman.
Hope you enjoyed that,
-Laurr
The Bullmastiff
By Mike Stockman
The bullmastiff evolved from crossing the old english mastiff with the bulldog, to produce a very effective guard dog. In an age in which several large guarding dogs have been imported into Britan from the mainland Europe, the original role of the bullmastiff as a gamekeeper's assistant has tended to be forgotten.
He stands as much as 69 cm (27 in) high and weighs up to 59 kg (130 lb), which means he is both big and powerful. He is not to be trifled with; he does not suffer fools gladly, so he merits ownership by those who appreciate his cardinal virtue, utter faithfulness, and can handle a dog of independant nature.
He has a close fitting, hard coat, which can be brindle, fawn or red. He does not take a great deal to keep neat and clean. He is muscular all over. His head is reminiscent of the old fashioned bulldog of the nineteenth century, which had a longer nose then in modern times. He does not therefore suffer the breathing problems that beset some brachycephalic breeds and enjoys exercise without being too over demanding.
From: Dog Breeds of the World by Mike Stockman.
Hope you enjoyed that,
-Laurr
