What Is a Bull Mastiff?

A Bull Mastiff is a type of dog that is known for its power. The breed is a mix between a Mastiff and a Bulldog and was first brought about in England in the 1900s. The Bull Mastiff was found to possess all the qualities needed to cope with poachers that were causing major problems on many of the game reserves. Other dog breeds would simply alarm the poachers and cause them to flee when the goal was to capture them to prevent further poaching. The Bull Mastiff could silently stalk, knock down and hold down a poacher until the authorities arrived.

  1. Companionship

    • The Bull Mastiff can be a great companion to anyone wanting his dog to possess that quality. Mastiffs are very loyal and will do what they can to provide protection to their owner. This is because the Bull Mastiff has a natural instinct of being on guard. If you leave to go somewhere, your Bull Mastiff will certainly want to join you on your trip. Bull Mastiffs hold pleasing their owners high on their list of priorities. Give them plenty of attention, as leaving them to their own devices could cause them to have behavioral issues.

    Appearance

    • A Bull Mastiff is not for someone seeking a dog that doesn't get very big. Male Mastiffs have been known to weigh over 125 lbs. Female Mastiffs are slightly smaller than males, but have still weighed in at more than 115 lbs. Both male and female Bull Mastiffs can have a shoulder height of 25 inches, which is tall compared to many other types of dogs. Bull Mastiffs have large heads and muscular bodies with fur that is water resistant.

    Aggression

    • Because of a Bull Mastiff's size and strength, any signs of aggression shown by it must be taken seriously. The two main things that stir up aggression in Bull Mastiffs are male dogs and people they're not familiar with. Bull Mastiffs need an owner that can handle them and that won't be pushed around. Although Mastiffs are surprisingly good with kids, small children should not own a fully grown Bull Mastiff. A simple surge of excitement in a Bull Mastiff could cause it to accidentally knock over and harm a young child.

    Issues

    • One thing that many people take an issue with when it comes to Bull Mastiffs is the fact that they slobber. Bull Mastiffs will likely slobber on you and everyone in your household and there is little you can do to prevent this. Keep a slobber rag handy to dry off with after a slobber attack. Another issue with Bull Mastiffs is that they are not easily trained. Many other types of dogs will learn commands quicker than a Bull Mastiff will. Because of this, much patience is required to train it.