Bullmastiff: Essential Pet Guide
A result of breeding between the Bulldogs and the Mastiffs, the Bullmastiff inherited from the latter its stature and body, being at the same time fast and active just like Bulldogs. Loyal, gentle, a good companion and play mate for kids, he still remains and excellent guard dog.
The main reason this breed was created is the mixture of guardian abilities with courage, seeking to obtain a dog faster than the Mastiff that could protect hunting guards and can also help capturing and immobilizing illegal hunters. Actually the Bullmastiff was once called the Gamekeeper’s Night Dog, which means the night dog of the hunting guard.
It appears that perfecting the breed took some time – almost 30 years – its creator admitting the fact that he started with settling the standards, and only then achieving the correct mixture. Soon, the Bullmastiff gained fans all over the world and it was preferred to Mastiff because he was smaller, easier to control and to raise.
The Bullmastiff, a dog that is not naturally violent, must not be abused in any way. He feels at his best next to a master that has plenty of patience. In society he is pretty quiet and relaxed, assuming he has been brought into contact with people since he was a puppy. When he is still a puppy he must grow used to petting and to strangers.
Equipped for guarding, the Bullmastiff has some incredibly quick reactions and he will protect his owner even with his life. In family he is a pleasing friend, loving and patient with little kids. Playful, he will love kids and let them do anything to him without fighting back. He needs wide spaces to exercise and run freely.
It is absolutely essential the Bullmastiff is house trained when still a puppy. Check this article out house training dogs to learn more about the best housetraining methods.