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Bullmastiff
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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.
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.
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.
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
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Description
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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.
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Temperament
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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.
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Height, Weight
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Height: Dogs 25-27 inches (63-69cm) Bitches 24-26 inches (61-66cm)
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Weight: Dogs 110-133 pounds (50-60kg) Bitches 100-120 pounds (45-54kg)
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Health Problems
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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.
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Living Conditions
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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.
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Life Expectancy
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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.
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About Bullmastiff
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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.
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