Bullmastiff breed information

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The Bullmastiff is a powerful dog breed with a broad wrinkled head and a tapering tail. Alert, strong and protective and with endurance and stamina, the Bullmastiff is a natural guardian of the home and family and will not back down from a fight. He is loving toward his family and normally very gentle, cheerful and calm. Protective and alert dog breed who makes a good watch and guard-dog. Devoted and loyal, the Bullmastiff loves human attention. He is tolerant of children. Intelligent, good-natured tempered, extremely powerful. Bullmastiffs can be aggressive with other dogs and are reserved with strangers.

Bullmastiff

Life expectancy: 10 - 12 years
Color: Red, fawn, or brindle
Eyes: medium-sized, dark
Coat type: Dense, coarse, water-resistant coat.
Size: males: 25-27 inches, 110 to 130 pounds; females: 24-26 inches, 100 to 120 pounds
Health issues: It is prone to bloat, hip dysplasia, and some eye problems. It does not tolerate extremes of temperature well.
Living conditions: Adapts well to urban living, but needs plenty of space.
The Bullmastiff is described as fearless yet docile, reliable and eager to please. Yet is important to remember that Bullmastiffs were bred to hunt humans, and so they need to be trained carefully. In particular, Bullmastiffs, like many guard dog breeds, can be a bit overprotective and aggressive toward strangers.