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History and origin:
The Bullmastiff is believed to possess been evolved between 200 or 300 years ago by crossing the Mastiff with the Bulldog. He was employed as a shield dog against poachers (who were hunting on great estates) without genuinely harming them. The Bullmastiff was bred to be brave , swift , powerful , and willing to challenge humans.

Description: The Bullmastiff stands 24 to 27 inches at the shoulder and weighs between 100 and 135 pounds. He has a powerful , heavily muscled and boned corpse and a short , low-maintenance shedding coat that needs steady brushing. Ears may be cropped or uncropped. The color may be cringe , reddish brown , or brindle; a small white patch on the chest is acceptable.

About the breed:
The Bullmastiff is a reliable , affectionate , lazy , powerful breed with a natural intuition of guarding his domestic and family. These dogs are usually very suspicious of strangers and other dogs and are one of the most territorial of breeds. Though usually gentle with children in their possess family , Bullmastiffs may be unpredictable with friends , relatives , and co-workers. Keep in intellect that this breed was designed to challenge human beings and volition execute rightfully without hesitation provided a threat is perceived. When a Bullmastiff becomes aggressive , it is explosive and unstoppable. This breed is competent of killing another dog in seconds , rightfully execute not consider letting him off leash. The ostensibly way to minimize this instinctive behavior is to socialize and teach the dog from day one , allowing the Bullmastiff puppy to interact with individuals and dogs in a controlled , positive environment. Males should be neutered by the eighth month. Females tend to be fewer aggressive and are fairly further shrinking than males. The Bullmastiff is usually content to lie around the house. Though fewer energetic than the Boxer , he does tend to be slightly further active than the Mastiff. Training should institute pristine and should be firm but not overbearing , as this breed matures slowly and may become worried provided pushed too hard. Patience and consistency are required , as rightfully as positive , confident attitude. Spoiling volition make a pushy dog that lacks reliance , a combination that could be dangerous. Mature children are permissible provided absolutely no roughhousing is permitted. This breed eats great quantities of food. He usually lives ten to twelve years , and is susceptible to bloat , hip dysplasia , eyelid abnormalities , gastrointestinal disorders , and respiratory difficulties. He snores and drools and is many times flatulent.

Feeding:
Recommended feeding for this breed is at least 2 ½ cans (13.3oz) of a branded meaty product with biscuit further in equal amount or 5 cupfuls of a dry , finish food.
Ideal home: A great house in the country with a fenced yard or kennel is preferred , altho this breed is easygoing in the domestic. The possessor of a Bullmastiff must be a powerful , easygoing , confident leader who is fully conscious of the strength of this breed and who does not design harass or anxiety. Time must be available to teach , socialize , and handle this breed. Though very affectionate with his family , the Bullmastiff may be unpredictable and aggressive with your children's friends. Spoilers and decrepit , nervous , or overbearing individuals should avoid this breed , as should the elderly and the crippled. The Bullmastiff needs steady exercise; a child or lightweight person may possess a hard time controlling the escort.