Bullmastiff Puppies for Sale

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom

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Breed Characteristics

Average Size: Large

Average Lifespan: 7-9 years

Kid/Pet Friendly: Sometimes

Registry: aca,akc

Activity Level: low

Shedding Level: low

Grooming Level: low

Trainability: moderate

Good For Novice Owners: moderate

Adaptability: moderate

Prey Drive: moderate

Watchdog: aware

Breed Information

Overview

The Bullmastiff originated in England in the mid-to-late 19th century and was known as both a world-class guardian and a valued family companion. They were bred by crossing Bulldogs and Mastiffs to create an excellent guardian that would protect the vast lands of English aristocracy from poachers. They were prized as noble gamekeepers.

As competitions between the aristocracy rose to determine who had the best Bullmastiffs, the breed made the jump from being solely a working dog to being both a working dog and a show dog. By 1924, the breed joined the Kennel Club in England.

The American Kennel Club recognized the Bullmastiff in 1934 as a member of the Working Group. One of the facts about bullmastiffs is that although they can still be found as working dogs, modern bullmastiffs are most commonly found as family pets and companions.

Temperament

Although their size may make them intimidating, the Bullmastiff is known for being a docile, warm, loyal, and loving family dog. They are focused and determined while working and relaxed and affectionate while at home. Well-socialized, they tend to get along well with children and other dogs in the family. Although they get along with children, their large size means they can easily knock over small children in their excitement. So, any interactions between young kids and puppies should be closely supervised. Because of their protective instincts, they are wary of strangers and strange dogs at first. Proper socialization and training early and often can help make a Bullmastiff more comfortable with strangers. A well-socialized, well-trained Bullmastiff may be initially suspicious of strangers, but they will warm up quickly.

Did You Know?

While the Bullmastiff was protecting the lands of the aristocracy, they were often called the “Gamekeeper’s Night Dog”. Bullmastiffs have even been presidential pups. Franklin D. Roosevelt had several dogs with him in the White House. Although Fala the Scottish Terrier is considered one of the most popular presidential pups of all time, one of Roosevelt’s dogs was a Bullmastiff named Blaze.