Bullmastiff

Withers: 63,5-68,5 cm for males and 61-66 cm in females. Weight: 50-60 kg in males and 40-50 kg in females. Color: beige, red or brindle with black spots. The average lifespan of ten years Character: stable, confident, calm and affectionate. Relationships with children are great. Relations with other dogs: fighting dogs of the same sex. Skills: guard breed. Feeding: 450-500 gr. of dry food per day. Maintenance costs: high. Classification. Overall Rating: giant breed dogs. Classification according to the AKC: Group 3: service dogs. Classification FCI: Group 2 Pinscher and Schnauzer, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs. Bullmastiff - it is very effective to protect the dog. If you are not home and the thief break into your house, then this dog can brutally rammed the attacker and hold it on the ground (floor) as long as you do not turn up. Origin. When such dog fights with bulls, bears and other beasts out of fashion, these dogs were left without work and gradually began to disappear. But in England, they were looking for an alternative. Thus, in the early eighteenth century, hunters began to pick up his new type of dog, which is conventionally called the "gamekeeper dog night" (Dog Night Ranger). They came to this selection is more or less selectively and bullmastiff - a descendant of the brave fighters - they came. Behavior. Just because in the past bullmastiff used in England as a security guard at a private hunting to pursue and apprehend poachers (dog poacher shot down the body and completely immobilizes the target), it has survived to the present day, and this feature of the breed brought Bullmastiff popularity and separated it from the rest large dogs. Not surprisingly, the bullmastiff perfectly able to measure their strength and never attacking, does not let the blood. This is justified by the fact that historically bullmastiffs lived under the same roof with the hunters, who understood the importance of this feature of their character, unlike previous cruel carnivorous species, and for over three centuries, they kept Bullmastiff in their homes and shared with them the warmth. In moments of relaxation, "night dog" were next to his wife and children Hunter enjoying quiet games with children. So, little by little, from the brutal and aggressive dog attacking a bull, the hunters brought the animal that loves children and is perfect for any area (urban or rural), which always feels like part of the family, not just acts as a watchdog . Only in this way it was possible to fully develop their unique protective instinct to his. Bullmastiff is a powerful and confident dog - these two traits are passed from generation to generation, and as such show all his physical prowess. This dog can be a great guardian, has restrained and huge potential discrimination; bullmastiff hard - very homely dog, phenomenally well adaptable to living in an apartment and having a passion for order in everything. Appearance. Bullmastiff - it is a big dog in volume, which weighs about 60 kilograms in the case of males and 45 pounds for females. However, what is most striking in the Bullmastiff is his extraordinary head, compact and square, with a wide black square nose, which relies on a powerful neck, and she, in turn, on the broad chest equally powerful. This tells the extraordinary strength of this animal. Bullmastiff body also relatively square, has a strong powerful front legs are parallel to each other, ending strong and round paws (cat feet). The tail of the dog is relatively long, reaching the hock, very broad at the base, but tapering towards the tip, which serves to control the movement of the wheel, when she feels the need to run somewhere or lash out at his enemies to keep him. Particular care. Bullmastiff ideal for living in an apartment in the city, he was not too active, but appreciates walking at a good pace in the growth stage it needs exercise to prevent problems of the musculoskeletal system. It has a tendency to obesity. This dog has no odor and hygiene is simple - enough to hold a brush to coat two or three times a week. Shampooing the dog is not recommended as it greatly changes the pH of the skin and it may cause dermatitis. Health. Bullmastiffs are prone to twisting belly (old age) and hip dysplasia.

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