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AKC Height: Ideally, dogs 25 to 27 inches and 110 to 130 pounds. Bitches 24 to 26 inches and 100 to 120 pounds. Color: Red, fawn, or brindle.

 

Basic Requirements: Early, patient and consistent obedience training is important with this breed. You must be able and willing to spend time daily training your dog. As a large breed, Bullmastiffs require owners who can properly handle them. Bi-weekly to daily brushing is necessary to help control heavy shedding. Be prepared for a dog that drools.

 

Temperament: Bullmastiffs are big dogs with a strong prey drive. The breed is intelligent, thinks for itself and can be stubborn at times. Children should be supervised around Bullmastiffs. As a breed, they are very protective of their owners.

 

Health: (Health Dictionary click here) The average lifespan is nine years. Watch for Hip/Elbow Dysplasia, Thyroid Disorders, Eye Disorders, Heart Disorders, Bloat, Kidney Disease, Cancer

 

Bullmastiff breeders/rescue links

American Bullmastiff Association, Inc.  http://clubs.akc.org/aba/index.html