Looking After A Bull Mastiff Help? ?

Question

I am looking at buying a Bull Mastiff puppy - can anyone who has one of these dogs please pass on any helpful information and any knowledge on the nature and life span of these dogs.

Answer 1

The usual saying goes the bigger the dog the shorter the life. Our mastiffs lived until about 10-12 years old which is actually pretty good for them. they can have hip problems and you need to be careful about how much exercise and food they get when younger because they have SO much growing to do! also make sure to socialize them properly as you would any dog. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE be aware of the size they become. I'm sooo tired of seeing people give up these great dogs because "they got too big" or they can't control them anymore. the jumping up and such may seem adorable when they're pups, but a hundred plus pound dog knocking down everyone in sight and jumping on the counters isn't quite so adorable anymore. great dogs just be sure you're ready!

Answer 2

that's a good choice!!!

The Bullmastiff, which originates from England, is a cross between the Mastiff breed and the Bulldog. We can still find traces of Mastiff Bulldog types back to 1795. Bullmastiffs began to be judged only in 1924.

One of the utilities of the Bullmastiff was a gamekeeper, it was used to tackle, knock down and hold poachers. It was trained to be rough and menacing, but not to bite. It was also used by the Diamond Society of South Africa as a watchdog. Today it is a great companion for the family and a good guardian.



Breed Group

Working

Size

Male: 25-27 inches

Female: 24-26 inches

Weight

Male: 110-130 lbs

Female: 100-120 lbs

Color(s)

The colors of the Bullmastiff are red, fawn, or brindle. No white markings are accepted for judgment except for a little white spot on the chest.

Coat

Its coat is short and dense. It gives the bull mastiff a good weather protection.

Life Expectancy

About 8 - 10 years.

Personality

The Bull mastiff is a devoted and alert guard dog. It is very docile and has a good-natured behavior. It is very intelligent and willful. Fearless and protective: if there is an intruder it will hold him down.

Extremely affectionate, it constantly “needs” human attention and because of its low pain sensitivity, it's very tolerant with children. The Bull mastiff can be aggressive with other dogs. However, it may accept other pets if it grows along with them.

Care

The Bull mastiff is prone to cancer, eyelid problems, hip dysplasia and tumors. It tends to bloat when fed. It's better to give it a few little plates than a big one.

A special attention should be taken to nail clipping and ear cleaning

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Training

The Bullmastiff is extremely strong, so it needs a firm master with authority. However, it's very sensitive to the voice's tone and do not need a harsh voice to listen. It should take obedience training. It's important that they be socialized at a young age.

Activity

The Bullmastiff doesn't need a high level of exercise. A daily walk is enough for them, its important for its owner to teach it not to pull on the leash.

http://dogtime.com/bullmastiff.html

Answer 3

I have 2 so they're much more of a handfull than just 1. Loving, affectionated dogs. Love to be with people. If one of them is alone with me she will follow me from room to room. They love to be right by your feet. They're not allowed on the furnitures. The girls love people and other dogs. Bullmastiffs are known to be more of personal protector, not property protector. Meaning if someone break into your house when you're home they'll have a problem. Don't expect them to guard your property when you're not there. They are Gentle giants. You have to do the Pack Leader style. These dogs are stubborn. They will test your limit. Very powerful breed. Love them. Oh, the males are more dog aggressive.  If you never had a dog and not familiar with large powerful breed I would not recommend a Bullmastiff or any Mastiff. My girls are almost 6 months old, 50 pounds.  They can easily knock me over.  Incridibly strong.  

They live about 8-10 yrs on average.

Answer 4

make sure you excerise them when he/she gets older. if a bull mastiff is not excerised daily it will become VERY lazy!

Answer 5

I am a owner of two bullmastiffs. My fiance and I raised a 2 1/2 y/o male and are currently raising a 4 1/2 month female. We intend to breed them in the future. Our male is the best, you could not ask for a better dog. He is very personable. He feels, looks, acts, and thinks like he is part of the family. We purchased him from a breeder in Arkansas. The only thing that I could say negatively about him is that he is very aggressive in a vechicle. He is extremly protective. He has never bit anyone, but has lounged at a person of a different race who entered the house abruptly. These actions can be viewed as extreemly bad and dangerous or appropriate for their breed. You must remember that they were bred to be guard dogs. It is their natural instinct to do what ever they can to protect their house/home/family.

Our female is very young yet. She is doing quite well but we have had a few concerns in the past week or so. She is responding well to sit/come/down commands. She is virtually house broken now with occasional accidents. However, her living situation has reccently changed and I feel it affecting her aggressivness.

She is now with two other females (I just moved to college). Prior to her living here she was NEVER aggressive. On one occasion she growled at another dog for coming near her food in her room. Since then I have been feeding her the first portion of her meals from my hand.



They are great, loving dogs. However, they need someone that will demand dominance. Owners of bull mastiffs must be firm and giving at the same time. Be sure to reward but never back down with a bull mastiff. They will feel as if they are the pack leader. They are great around one family but be sure to use caution when the dog is around new people. I wouldn't own another dog, but they are a lot of hard work!

Just an idea of weight:

our male - 165 lbs at 2 1/2 years old

our female - 58 lbs at 4 1/2 months old

both are in great health, shape, etc. They vets expect them to live approx 10 years. We have started feeding our 2 year old a joint supplement in a treat form. If getting a puppy besure to find a vet that has experience with bull mastiffs, as well if you consider trainers. Make sure they know the breed.

I spoke with 3 different trainers concerning my dogs aggressivness. Two were trainers who specialized in bull mastiffs. The other was the certified instructor/trainer at petsmart. The advice given from the petsmart instructor was completly opposit of the others. Who knows who is right but just thought that was interesting. The advice from the trainers with previous expereice with bull mastiffs seems to be working.

Hope this help!s!!

Answer 6

http://www.terrificpets.com/dog_breeds/b...

Life Span:8 to 10 years, though some have lived up to 14 years

Litter Size:4 - 13 puppies with the average little size being 8.

Group:AKC Working, Utility, Guardian Dogs

Recognized By:CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR

Color:Fawn or Brindle or Red, each with Black markings on the head.

Hair Length:Short

Size:Extra Large

Shedding:Moderate Shed

Male Height:25-27 inches (63-69 cm.)

Male Weight:110-133 pounds (50-60 kg.)

Female Height:24-26 inches (61-66 cm.)

Female Weight:100-120 pounds (45-54 kg.)

Living Area:The Bullmastiff doesn't need a lot of space to be happy, so an apartment can be an ideal living space, so long as it is able to get sufficient exercise time. This is a breed that won't really move around too much when it's indoors, but will enjoy a small yard if you have one. It's good to note that they aren't tolerant of extreme weather conditions or temperatures.

You will also not want to have a separate pen or kennel for this particular breed. They will want to be close to the family they are protecting and loyal to. If this breed can be in the house and at least near to you, that's going to keep its mind at ease.

Answer 7

your best bet would be to go to the site below (American Bull Mastiff Association).  they can give you information on the breed and connections to breeders as well as Bull Mastiff rescue.  good luck