About the Breed
This is a large and powerful breed that was developed by crossing the English Mastiff with the Bulldog. It was bred specifically to combat poachers on the large estates in Britain during the early 1800s. Being smaller than the original Mastiff, yet with the tenacity of the Bulldog, it was an agile and loyal companion for a solitary gamekeeper who might encounter a violent group of poachers.
Down the years, the temperament of the Bullmastiff has altered noticeably and they now prove affectionate family dogs, although it is essential that these dogs are properly trained to deter any lingering aggressive tendencies. Bullmastiffs are still powerful dogs, however, and are not suitable for a child to exercise. They have been bred in an attractive range of colours, with a slight white marking on the chest being acceptable, but not really desirable in a show dog. The mask is frequently black.
As a breed the Bullmastiff is comparatively new, but it is true to say that Bulldog-Mastiff crossbred dogs have been used for a century or so by gamekeepers of large estates. Since then the breed has become established into a defined type and has become increasingly popular as a guard and companion dog. The temperament of the breed combines high spirits, reliability, activity, endurance and alertness. In 1924, the English Kennel Club gave it official recognition. Since the American Kennel Club recognised the Bullmastiff in 1934 the breed has made good headway in the U.S.A.
Height 25-27 in (63.5-68.5 cm)
Weight 110-130 lb (50-59 kg), bitches 90-110 lb (40.8-49.9kg)
Coat type/colour Coat short and dense. Colour any shade of fawn or brindle with a dark mask. Head large and square; body short-backed; tail thick at set-on, tapering to a point.

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