The English Bull Mastiff - What You Need to Know

English Bull Mastiff males can weigh 200lbs, easily.with other breeds unless brought up with other
The typical weight of a male, however, is 160lbsdogs or animals. They also drool excessively, and
and 150lbs for a female. Their heads are squaresnore loudly. Training can also be an issue, but in
and have a short muzzle. Mastiffs have a blackthe right hands and with someone willing to work
"mask" around their eyes and nose. Although theirwith them, they can be trained with more ease.
coats can be different colors they generally haveHip Dysplasia can be an issue with English Bull
small dark, hazel eyes. The tail is set high all theMastiffs later on in life. They are also more prone
way to the hocks. Their coat can come in severalto bloating.
colors ranging from but not limited to; Brindle,Ten to Twelve years is a typical life span for a
Golden Fawn, Tiger, and Apricot.mastiff. They are average on shedding, so an
Puppy litters tend to range from four to thirteenowner should brush their coats often and use
puppies with an average of eight puppies. Bullconditioner when they are given a bath. Mastiffs
Mastiffs are created by taking sixty percenthave a long history. They were found in history in
mastiff and forty percent bulldogs. Bull MastiffsBritain as early as the Roman invasion. They were
have a medium learning pomposity. They are ableprobably brought over by Phoenician traders
to problem solve.during the 6th century. English Bull Mastiffs were
Although these particular dogs were used in dogused by the Romans in Gladiator arena's as a
fights for a long time, they have since become atypical fight for a proud gladiator to either kill or
more domesticated dog, becoming watchful, selfdie by. The Mastiff was then brought over by the
confident, and family friendly. These Bull MastiffsMayflower along with other breeds of dog. During
are great breeds for a child to be around, but notWorld War 2 mastiffs were almost extinct in
toddlers due to the size of the dog. Unlike otherEngland, however, with the united states and
breeds of dogs, bull mastiffs are not often inclinedCanada helping to import these dogs back they
to bark a lot, but will protect their home andgained a better breeding stance and to this day
property. This being said, they need attention andthey are in good standing in England.
companionship. There is only one real warning withSome talents that mastiffs have are they make
a mastiff, never strike it. If you do then it will orgreat search dogs. The military also uses mastiffs.
can turn on you. They do not like to be abused.They can be used to help on heavy pulling,
And I don't think you would want to harm thesesearches, guarding grounds or property, rescue
wonderful dogs after being around them.efforts and police dogs.
English Bull Mastiffs are somewhat socially lacking