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Bullmastiffs
Bullmastiffs
Powerfully built, devoted and good-natured, Bullmastiffs are the perfect companion. Bullmastiffs are suited to apartment life, but tend to be lazy. They do, however, require regular exercise. Bullmastiffs tend to be shy around strangers and need to be socialized with other animals early on, as they can be aggressive. Bullmastiffs are more aggressive than the regular Mastiff, and are prone to drooling and snoring. Bullmastiffs are best known for their proud, intellegent expression. They are extrememly protective, and are tolerant of children. They should, however, have dog obedience training, as their size and strength (Bullmastiffs typically weigh between 61-69 cm and weigh between 100-133 pounds) can lead them to cause unintentional harm to family members.
The Bullmastiff is a cross between a Mastiff and a bulldog and originated in England, sometime in the 1700s. It takes three years of breeding for a Bullmastiff to be recognized as a purebred. Bullmastiffs do not normally bite, but will knock down intruders and hold them until help arrives. They are often employed by the army and by police, and work well as watchdogs. This dog does not do well when left out in a yard all day. It requires a lot of attention and human interaction.
Bullmastiffs
Bullmastiffs for sale and the Bullmastiff puppies for sale are priced for their alertness and the guarding skills, and should be intensely trained not to jump or pull on a leash. This breed tends to snore and owners should keep an eye out for hip dysplasia, boils on the lips, tumors and eye problems. Try to feed Bullmastiffs two or three small meals a day as oppossed to one large one, as this breed tends to bloat. An average litter is larger than most breeds, normally yielding around 8 puppies but at under 10 years, the lifespan of a Bullmastiff is relatively short in comparison to other dogs. The short, rough coat of a Bullmastiff is easy to groom, and they are considered light shedders. Brush and wash only when needed, but check paws regularly and trim the nails.Many people who are not familiar with Bullmastiffs mistake the dog for being aggressive or intimidating - this could not be further from the truth. Bullmastiffs are incredably affectionate.
Bullmastiff Puppies
Bullmastiff puppies grow incredibly fast and can gorw into unruly adults if not properly trained when young. Bullmastiff puppies require daily exercise, but walks should be limited to 15 minutes at a time. Take special care not to over exercise your Bullmasitff for the first 12 months of life. Because Bullmastiffs are prone to hip problems, do not allow your puppy to jump out of a car or bed (or anything else for that matter) until at least 18 months of age. Given their love for food, it is extrememly easy to overfeed a Bullmastiff. It is imperative that puppies are fed two small meals a day. Excessive weight gain can damage bones and joints and lead to unnecessary health problems. If you have older pets in the house, monitor your puppy when the two interact. A large animal can frighten and/or hurt your puppy if it falls, leans, bites or shoves it.
Bullmastiffs are fairly adaptable and will do well in most families, provided they are given lots of attention and proper training. While their lifespan may not be as long as other dogs, they will bring joy to your home till the very end.
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