Breed Description

Bullmastiffs are powerful dogs, and although there is English and Old English Mastiffs this is a breed in itself, said to be a cross between these two very similar but unique breeds. The Bullmastiff was originally bred to find and immobilise poachers, however, now they hold their own as family pets. As a breed, Bullmastiffs are courageous, loyal, calm and loving with their families. Bullmastiffs hold a protective quality and will defend its owner whenever it senses danger or a threat. Bullmastiff as a rule will not attack to protect, instead they use their size and weight to pin the threat/intruder to the ground or block their path. As Bullmastiffs are wary of strangers, early socialisation is a must. Children should always be supervised when playing with Bullmastiffs are due to their size, they may accidently knock smaller children down. Bullmastiffs can be prone to certain hereditary diseases such as hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, entropion, hypothyroidism, lymphoma cancer and progressive retinal atrophy.