Bullmastiff

Informations about Bullmastiff in english: click here

Origine et standard de la race bullmastiff

Tempérament :

Le Bullmastiff apparaît en Angleterre au XIXe siècle. Issu d'un croisement entre le Mastiff et le Bulldog, il fut utilisé pour contrer le braconnage. À l'époque, les gardes chasses se faisaient tués par les braconniers qui chassaient pour manger. On l'élevait spécialement pour accompagner les gardes-chasses car capable de suivre une piste , était puissant pour arrêter et terrasser un braconnier.

Le bullmastiff

Parfois comparer au lion parce qu'il donne une impression de force, de courage et de bonté, le Bullmastiff est remarquable par sa puissance et son agilité. Il représente en quelque sorte une force tranquille…

Le Bullmastiff d'aujourd'hui n'a pas changé.
bullmastiff Toujours aussi noble et fier, il a su s'adapter à la vie familiale. Calme, doux, affectueux et patient, il adore les enfants qu'il protège comme s'ils étaient siens. Relativement facile à éduquer, le futur maître doit gagner le respect de son Bullmastiff. Grand manipulateur du regard lors de réprimande, vous ne devez pas succomber à son regard qui vous ferait sentir coupable de l'avoir disputer, car il en prendra avantage à long terme. Malgré son apparence de force, il n'en demeure pas moins sensible.

bullmastiff Sa relation avec les autres animaux est remarquable. Connaissant sa force, le Bullmastiff n'éprouve pas le besoin de faire ses preuves. Il adore jouer avec les autres et démontre une grande patience. Mais attention ! quand il dit c'est assez, gare à ceux qui ne comprennent pas !

 

Physique :

Taille : hauteur au garrot : male 63-69 cm ( 25-27 pouces)
                                                  Femelle 61-66cm (24-26pouces)

Poids : male :50-59kg (110-130 lbs)
              Femelle : 45-55 kg ( 100-120 lbs)

Pour avoir un bon équilibre, il est important que le poids de l'animal soit en proportion de sa taille et de son ossature.

ROBE : Le poil doit être court et dense, assurant une bonne protection contre les intempéries. Les couleurs acceptées sont toutes les nuances de rouge, fauve et bringé , mais ces couleurs doivent être unies et claires. Légères taches blanches admises à la poitrine.

 

 


 

Informations about Bullmastiff in english

 

Description
      The Bullmastiff is very powerfully built, but not cumbersome, with a broad wrinkled head and fairly short, square, dark muzzle (about 1/3 the length of the whole head). The nose is black with large nostrils. The dark hazel, medium-sized eyes should have an alert, intelligent expression. The v-shaped wide-set ears are pendant and dark colored. The teeth should meet in a level or slightly undershot bite. The short back is straight and level between the withers and the loin. The tapering tail is set high and reaches to the hocks. The short, slightly rough coat comes in brindle, fawn, or red, often with black markings on the head.

 

Temperament
      The Bullmastiff is a devoted, alert guard dog, with a good-natured temperament, though he tends to be willful. Docile unless provoked, he is fearless and protective, yet affectionate. Although unlikely to attack, it will catch an intruder, knock him down and hold him. At the same time, it is tolerant of children. Intelligent, even-tempered, calm and loyal. These dogs crave human attention. The Bullmastiff is an extremely powerful dog and needs a firm master. They should be thoroughly obedience trained for safety, and should be taught not to pull on the leash. Be sure to socialize extensively with both people and other dogs at an early age. Bullmastiffs can be aggressive with other dogs and are reserved with strangers. They may be okay with other pets if raised with them from puppyhood. The Bullmastiff is a more aggressive breed than the Mastiff. He tends to drool and snore. Puppies may seem uncoordinated. These dogs are very sensitive to the tone of your voice. It is not a difficult dog but does require a handler who can assert his authority. The Bullmastiff should never be banished to a kennel. This breed  tends to drool and slobber.

 

Height, Weight
     
  • Height: Dogs 25-27 inches (63-69cm) Bitches 24-26    inches (61-66cm)
  • Weight: Dogs 110-133 pounds (50-60kg) Bitches 100-120 pounds (45-54kg)

Health Problems
      Beware of hip dysplasia, tumors, and some eyelid problems. They are also prone to boils on the lips and PRA (eyes). These dogs tend to bloat. It is a good idea to feed them two or three small meals a day instead of one large meal.

Living Conditions
      Bullmastiffs will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. It is relatively inactive indoors and a small yard will do. They can not tolerate extremes of temperatures.

These dogs tend to be lazy so provide regular, moderate exercise. Be sure to exercise and not overfeed him, as he tends to put on weight.

Life Expectancy
Under 10 years.

The short-haired, slightly rough coat is easy to groom. Comb and brush with a firm bristle brush, and shampoo only when necessary. There is little shedding with this breed. Check the feet regularly because they carry a lot of weight, and trim the nails.

About Bullmastiff
This is a 1924 breed obtained by crossing Mastiffs with Bulldogs in the country of England. The Bullmastiff was used as a gamekeeper's dog to track down, tackle and hold poachers. The dogs were fierce and threatening, but were trained not to bite the intruders. When the need for gamekeeper's dogs decreased, the dark brindle dogs so good for night camouflage gave way in popularity to the lighter fawn coloration. It has been prized as a hunting guard, as an aid in army and police work, and is used as a watchdog by the Diamond Society of South Africa. Today's Bullmastiff is a reliable family companion and guardian. It enjoys living with the family, with whom it comforts itself well.

 

 

CKC : Canadian Kennel Club
FCI : Fédération Cynologique Internationale
AKC : American Kennel Club
KCGB: Kennel Club of Great Britain
ANKC: Australian National Kennel Council
NKC : National Kennel Club
NZKC : New Zealand Kennel Club
CKC : Continental Kennel Club
OREBA : Old Red English Bulldogges Association & Registry
APRI: America's Pet Registry Inc.