Specialists of Great Britain, when crossing the mastiff and the Old English Bulldog, received the official breed Bullmastiff. This dog is often called the "lord of forests", since it copes well with the service in forest lands for the search and elimination of poachers. This large, heavy dog can cope even with armed people.
Dogs breed Bullmastiff balanced and imperturbable temperament, prefer to lazily and calmly spend time in their place. Due to his phlegmatic temperament, Bullmastiff feels well in a city apartment. This dog has a benevolent nature, loyal attitude to children, is kind to all the inhabitants of the house, resolves liberties to himself, is active in games and joint entertainments. Bullmastiff is an ideal companion and bodyguard, although it does not differ by aggressiveness.
About the breed
Bullmastiff is a large dog, whose height at the withers is about 70 cm. The external formidable appearance does not correspond to its balanced and benevolent character. It is an aristocratic dog with noble external behavior. This dog is suspicious of strangers, but never the first will not go to a conflict and will not provoke a fight.
To the person this dog experiences only kind feelings. Bullmastiff has a high intelligence, it is noticeable even in his meaningful look. The vigor and intelligence of bullmastiff are congenital, transmitted by descendants, but nevertheless it is necessary to educate it. Particular attention should be given to training, since this dog belongs to the guards and therefore requires support for these qualities. Dogs of this breed are unusually brave, shyness is a deviation from the standard rate.
Character
Bullmastiff is a phlegmatic. Dogs of this breed are characterized by poise, reliability, loyalty, courage and patience. Bullmastiff is an excellent partner and companion, even in families where young children are. This dog loves children very much and allows himself to be used as a "sled dog". With pleasure he plays and takes part in an active activity, despite his natural laziness.
When bullmastiff appears in the family, he becomes an integral member of it, strongly attached to all the inhabitants of the house and assumes the responsibility for the watchful protection of the home. Bullmastiff loves very much, when the family is in full collection, this gives him the opportunity to show maximum protective functions. This is a loyal friend of his master and carefully takes into account his mood. When the mood of the host changes, bullmastiff feels like behaving. In different situations, the dog can show independence without getting a team.
Bullmastiff is distinguished by its silence and will not bark in vain. In extreme situations, he manifests himself as a fearless fighter. Bullmastiff never attacks first and does not provoke conflict or a fight. Nobility is the inherent quality of a dog of this breed.
In situations or threats to the safety of the life and peace of the owner or his family, bullmastiff manifests itself as a fearless defender and guard. The dog shows an instant reaction, but bullmastiff does not show vampirism and will not go beyond the limits of what is permitted, its goal is to end the conflict situation and provide maximum security to its owners. The dog does not attempt to injure the attacker. After the end of the threatening situation, Bulmastiff becomes the same playful and balanced friend.
The patience of dog breeds of bullmastiff is manifested in everything. The dog allows its owners everything. Even with treatment, he will be an obedient patient. Bullmastiff does not try to be a leader, he treats all members of the family the same way.
Bullmastiff dogs mature late both psychologically and physically. The final maturation occurs by the third year of life.
This dog is required, like any other, training. Due to its natural cleverness, bullmastiff is well acquainted with the importance of teams, but the execution of these teams takes more time than others.
Maintenance and care
Bullmastiff can live even in a small city apartment. It is convenient for him to be in his corner, where he spends most of his time, not interfering with the inhabitants of the house. Bullmastiff is neutral or positive about pets living with it in the neighborhood. These dogs live about 10-12 years.
Bullmastiff does not tolerate extreme temperature regimes, that is, it feels bad in the heat and at too cold temperatures. Dogs of this breed are prone to excessive weight, so they need a daily long walk, at which they are allowed to play and run plenty. When training and walking, you can not force a dog to take high barriers or jump from a height. By weight, bullmastiff is huge and such jumps can cause various injuries, such as rupture of ligaments and stretching of the tendons, as well as fractures.
Appearance at Bullmastiff is very pleasant. Grumming a dog is not needed. The care includes systematic pruning of nails and combing the bristles with a rubber brush. Bathing is made as necessary using the intended means.
The dog does not have excessive salivation - this is a positive quality bullmastiff, while keeping it in the apartment. If the dog lives in a private house, then he needs a warm booth, excluding drafts.
History
Bullmastiffs were bred in the UK. Bullmastiff was originally intended for protection and therefore the specialists tried to develop in him courage, endurance and physical strength, but with such data he must be balanced and faithful so that the owners trust him. Bullmastiff can also cope with tracking down and delaying poachers and armed people who are unable to resist or move away from persecution, so this dog is often called the "lord of forests".
At present, bullmastiffs are mostly not set up to carry out their functional abilities for shadowing and delaying criminals, but more often as a guard, bodyguard and friend. Dogs of this breed are nevertheless capable of demonstrating their hereditary qualities, which they inherited from descendants.