Bullmastiff
Also called Gamekeeper's Night Dog
- Great with kids
The Bullmastiff is a large and powerful breed of dog that was originally bred in England for guarding and protecting property. They are intelligent, loyal, and protective, and make excellent guard dogs.
- Weight
- 99–130 lb (45–59 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 24–27 in (61–69 cm)
- Life span
- 8–10 years
- Exercise
- About 45 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short
- Origin
- England, United Kingdom (19th century)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Calm
- Apartment living: Can manage in an apartment
- Barking: Barks a little
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds a little
- Drooling: Drools heavily
Temperament
Affectionate
Alert
Docile
Fearless
Loyal
Protective
Coat colours
Brindle, fawn and red
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 110–130 lb (50–59 kg) | 99–119 lb (45–54 kg) |
| Height | 25–27 in (64–69 cm) | 24–26 in (61–66 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Bullmastiff
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Breeds of a similar size
All giant breeds
Sources
- AKC Breed Standard – The American Bullmastiff Association (opens in a new tab)
- Bullmastiff Dog Breed and Characteristics (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards : Bullmastiff | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Bullmastiff Dog Breed Information | Breed Health And Care (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).