Bullmastiff Puppies and Dogs

Fast Facts & Guide to Bullmastiff Puppies and Dogs

Have a glance at our Fact File and Guide to Bullmastiff Puppies and Dogs. Discover some fast facts to gain a really fast overview of the Bullmastiff.

Bullmastiff Guide and Fact File

Height: Male 25-27 inches / Female 24-26 inches

Weight: Male 50-60 kg / Female 45-54 kg

Size of Dog: Extra Large

Breed Type and Dog Group: Working Group

Country of Origin of the Breed: England, Great Britain

Exercise Needs: Regular

Coat Type: The Bullmastiff has a short, dense coat

Shedding hairs: Low

Grooming needs: Minimum

Training a Bullmastiff (Trainability): The Bullmastiff can be difficult to train

Other Names of Bullmastiff:  Gamekeeper's Night-Dog

Bullmastiff Lifespan - This dog lives for approximately 8 - 10 years

Number of puppies per litter: The Bullmastiff litter size is around 8 puppies on average

Temperament / Behaviour: Powerful, Intelligent, Willing and Docile

We hope that the fast facts and information provided in our Bullmastiff puppy and dog fact file and guide will prove a useful overview of this particular breed. Please click one of the links at the top of the page for detailed articles relating to training, pet care, grooming, personality, exercise needs, male and female Bullmastiff dog names, illness and health problems.

Summary of Bullmastiff Puppies and Dogs

Bullmastiff puppies and dogs are loving and affectionate towards their owners. They show immense loyalty and reliability. This breed is intelligent but also has very docile mannerisms! It's an independent thinker that can often be difficult to train. However, it's a very large dog so adequate training is a must. They are more suited to an experienced handler that will not allow the dog to dominate them. This breed is naturally protective and makes an excellent guard dog. It has a short coat and doesn't tend to shed hair heavily, therefore, their grooming requirements are low and do not take too much maintaining at all. Although, it's a big dog that is very strong and powerful, it doesn't require too much exercise. A good daily walk to keep them at a healthy weight, and a backyard to run around should suffice.

Choosing Bullmastiff Puppies and Dogs as Pets

Bullmastiff puppies grow into extra large sized adult dogs and the above summary will help you to determine whether they are suitable as a family pet. If you are considering whether to buy a Bullmastiff puppy, adoption is also an option for this particular type of dog, or even selecting one from a rescue centre, or reputable dog breeder. There are a few health problems that this breed is prone to, however, this doesn't mean that your particular pup or dog will have any of them. This breed shouldn't be overfed at any one meal time as they tend to suffer from bloating and weight gain can lead to hip dysplasia. There is further information available about their health if you click on the link at the top of this page. This is a willing dog that has outstanding courage and shows no sign of fear. Prospective owners must take the requirements of this breed into consideration before buying one as they are not suited to everyone.

Bullmastiff Puppies and Dogs