Bullmastiff

Working (AKC:1934)

Guardian Dogs (UKC)

Alert

Calm

Courageous

Devoted

Docile

Powerful

Loyal

Protective

Reliable

Male: 25-27 inches (63–69 cm)

Female: 24-26 inches (61–66 cm)

Male: 110-133 pounds (50–60 kg)

Female: 100-120 pounds (45-55 kg)

Fawn

Fawn Brindle

Red

Red Brindle

Red Fawn

Red Fawn Brindle

Average $1500 - $2500 USD

Usually, the average price of a Bullmastiff puppy from a reputable breeder is between $1,500 and $2,500, while a top-quality Bullmastiff puppy can cost as high as $3,500 and upward. Their price depends upon the pup’s age, sex, quality, pedigree, and breeder’s location.

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Bullmastiffs will do okay in an apartment if they are sufficiently exercised. They are relatively inactive indoors and a small yard will do. They cannot tolerate extremes of temperatures.

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Rare

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Good with Kids: This is a suitable dog breed for kids. It is also very friendly toward other pets and shy toward strangers.

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The Bullmastiff only requires a moderate amount of exercise for its large size. It will be satisfied with a daily opportunity to run and play on a leash.

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Low Maintenance: Grooming is only necessary once in a while to maintain upkeep. No trimming or stripping needed.

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Hypoallergenic: No

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Moderate Shedding: Routine brushing will help. Be prepared to vacuum often!

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Difficult Training: The Bullmastiff is sensitive to the tone of its master’s voice; its handler must demonstrate authority and consistency. Obedience training is recommended for the Bullmastiff, but their stubbornness may make the process difficult.

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Great Watchdog Ability: This dog will bark and alert its owners when an intruder is present. It exhibits very protective behavior, acts fearless toward any aggressor, and will do what it takes to guard and protect its family.

This nearly square breed should be powerful and active — a combination of strength, endurance and alertness. It should appear to be 60 percent mastiff and 40 percent bulldog. Its gait is smooth and powerful, but its angulation is moderate. Its coat is short and dense, and its expression keen and alert. These attributes allowed the bullmastiff to both overtake and over-power intruders.

The Bullmastiff is innately good-natured, calm, easygoing and surprisingly gentle. It is a well-mannered house pet, but it needs sufficient room to stretch out. This is an extremely loyal breed, and though not excessively demonstrative, it is devoted to its family and good with children.

In its present form, this is a fairly new breed, developed about 1860. The purpose for the development of the breed (a 60% English Mastiff, 40% Bulldog cross), was to stop poaching in the English estates. The landowners wanted the poachers thrown and held but not mauled. The Mastiff, while powerful and courageous, was not fast enough and sufficiently aggressive. The Bulldog was a little too ferocious and not large enough for the task. This cross resulted in the development of a breed that was totally utilitarian. In 1934, the AKC recognized the Bullmastiff.