Bullmastiff Did You Know?

• The known history of the Bullmastiff begins about 1860 in England.
• Bred to guard against poachers who threatened gameland in England; the Mastiff was not aggressive or fast enough, and the Bulldog was a little too ferocious and small; however, the resulting cross of Mastiff x Bulldog was the Bullmastiff, great for throwing and holding poachers without mauling them.
• The Bullmastiff was known for some time as the Gamekeeper's Night Dog because of his utilitarian purpose.
• The Bullmastiff has been with the AKC since 1933.
• A mature adult male Bullmastiff will average 26 inches and 120 pounds.
• The primary use of Bullmastiffs now is as a firm, dependable and warm family dog.