About the breed

Character

Bullmastiffs are strong and fearless. They are perfect watch-dogs and always on alert. Sometimes bullmastiffs could be a little bit frantic while they are guarding, but that is the beauty of the breed. Naturally they are intelligent and self-confident. One of the safest dog breeds to be trusted with children and older people. They very rarely bark, only when warning on somebody or something. They have a high pain tolerance and are not likely to react unfriendly after small accidents during game.

Dominant acting is normal when males fronting each other, the same is with two females, so owner's authority is necessary as well as a good training. Life in harmony with other pets and animals is quite normal for bullmastiffs, especially with cats and horses.

They are big "gluttons" and surely not lickerish. In addition to standard dog food, they eat meat, pasta, milk products even fruits and vegetables gladly. Much space is not a priority. Two or three easy hikes daily are enough and the rest of the time they will rest.

Unfortunately the breed does not live long, 10 to 12 years of life is old age for them.