| Originally bred in the 1800s by English | | | | accidentally knock a small child down. Under |
| Gamekeepers to keep poachers away especially | | | | normal circumstances, a Bull Mastiff is harmless |
| at night, the Bull Mastiff is one of the best guard | | | | even if it attacks because they pin an intruder |
| dogs in the world. The Bull Mastiff is a 40% | | | | down instead of biting. |
| English Bulldog and 60% English Mastiff | | | | 5) Reliable "Man's Best Friend" - A Bull Mastiff |
| crossbreed, which are known for its tenacity, | | | | needs human companionship. As such, he can be |
| agility, loyalty, strength and massive size. If | | | | very attached to its master and family, making it |
| you've just moved into a new neighborhood and | | | | easier for them to live indoors. |
| you're thinking of adopting a dog to keep bad | | | | 6) Gentle With Children - The Bull Mastiff is gentle |
| guys away, here are 10 reasons why a Bull | | | | to those they know. They also treat children as |
| Mastiff can be your best choice: | | | | puppies, making it possible to leave a child with |
| 1) Protective in Nature - The Bull Mastiff dogs are | | | | this large dog. |
| devoted and protective of their master and | | | | 7) Friendly with other animals - If socialized early, |
| family. As such, they can be defensive when they | | | | a Bull Mastiff will have no problems getting along |
| feel that a person or another animal is a threat. | | | | with other dogs or animals in the household. |
| Although the Bull Mastiff rarely attacks | | | | 8) Obedient - A Bull Mastiff can be trained easily. |
| immediately, they would place themselves in | | | | Once the master asserts his authority, the Mastiff |
| between their master and the stranger or pin the | | | | can be extremely sensitive to his or her voice. |
| intruder down to the ground. | | | | 9) Fearless - When they feel threatened, Bull |
| 2) Enormous Size - A female Bull Mastiff can | | | | Mastiffs can become fearless and protect its |
| weigh up to 120 pounds, while the males are | | | | territory and family. |
| capable of growing up to 140 pounds, making it | | | | 10) Good Looking - Unique to the Bull Mastiff is |
| easy for them to knock down human adults. | | | | the black muzzle that tones off toward his eyes |
| 3) Alert Guard Dogs - A Bull Mastiff is energetic | | | | as well as the dark markings around the eyes, |
| and alert, but does not bark frequently. However, | | | | which give these dogs a one-of-a-kind expression. |
| if they feel the need to bark, especially when | | | | If you just moved into a new neighborhood, |
| strangers or other unfamiliar animals are around, | | | | adopting a Bull Mastiff can be your best plan to |
| their dark and hollow bark can frighten the | | | | protect your home from intruders. Adopt a Bull |
| intruder away. | | | | Mastiff today, or hate yourself later when your |
| 4) Harmless - The Bull Mastiff is gentle with | | | | house has been robbed or trashed. Prevent this |
| children. However, since they are not aware of | | | | from happening by making the Bull Mastiff your |
| their massive size, the Bull Mastiff may | | | | home's most reliable guardian. |