Bull Mastiff

         

The Bullmastiff  is a large-sized breed of domestic dog, with a solid build and a short muzzle. The Bullmastiff is a mastif type dog, and was originally developed by 19th-century gamekeepers to guard estates. The breed was created by crossing the English Mastiff with the now extinct Old English bulldog.

Size:-

Bullmastiff males should stand 25–27 inches (64–69 cm) tall at the withers and weigh 110–130 pounds (50–59 kg). Females should be 24–26 inches (61–66 cm) at the withers, and 100–120 pounds (45–54 kg). Exceeding these dimensions is discouraged by breeders.

Colour:-

A Bullmastiff's coat may appear in fawn, red, or brindle. These are the only acceptable colours in the AKC standard.The fawn can range from a very light brown to a reddish brown. Red can range from a light red-fawn to a dark, rich red. Brindles are striped overlay  of the fawn or red. A Bullmastiff should have no white markings, except for on the chest where a little white is allowed. 

Head:-

The Bullmastiff is a brachycephalic breed. The term is describes a flat faced, shortened muzzled dog. The Bullmastiff head is not as extreme as some other breeds, such as the pug however, and it is not common for the Bullmastiff to have any breathing issues like some other flatter faced breeds. A black mask is required and is a hallmark of the breed. 

Famous Bullmastiffs:-

~Rocky– Roloff family dog(Little People, Big World).

~Swagger – the live mascot of the Cleveland Browns.

~Butkus – pet of actor Sylvester stallone and featured in the movie Rocky .

~Frank –2007 film of the same name.

~ Spot or Agent 11-2001-from the film See Spot Run. 

~Pete in Homeward  Bound ll: Lost in San Francisco.

~Pluto in 2015 Bollywood drama Dil Dhadakne Do

About the breed:-

Fearless at work, docile at home, the Bullmastiff is a large, muscular guarder who pursued and held poachers in Merry Old England'¿merry, we suppose, for everyone but poachers. Bullmastiffs are the result of Bulldog and Mastiff crosses. The Bullmastiff isn't quite as large as his close cousin the Mastiff. Still, standing as high as 27 inches at the shoulder and weighing between 100 and 130 pounds, this is still a whole lot of dog. After the first impression made by the Bullmastiff's size, it is the large, broad head that conveys the breed's essence: the dark eyes, high-set V-shaped ears, and broad, deep muzzle all combine to present the intelligence, alertness, and confidence that make the Bullmastiff a world-class protector and family companion. Coats come in fawn, red, or brindle. These are biddable and reliable creatures, but as with any large guarding dog, owners must begin training and socialization early, while the puppy is still small enough to control.