The Bullmastiff: A Complete and Comprehensive Owners Guide To: Buying, Owning, Health, Grooming, Training, Obedience, Understanding and Caring for Your Bullmastiff
The Bullmastiff is a large-sized breed of domestic dog. During the 19th century, the Bullmastiff was developed by gamekeepers and guards for the purpose of guarding large estates. The Bullmastiff was developed by interbreeding the English Mastiff and the Old English Bulldog. The Bullmastiff is solidly built and has the perfect mix of the Old English Bulldog's strength and speed and the English Mastiff's less aggressive temperament. The breed is commonly known as the 'Gamekeeper's Night Dog' due to the fact that the breed ...
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The Bullmastiff is a large-sized breed of domestic dog. During the 19th century, the Bullmastiff was developed by gamekeepers and guards for the purpose of guarding large estates. The Bullmastiff was developed by interbreeding the English Mastiff and the Old English Bulldog. The Bullmastiff is solidly built and has the perfect mix of the Old English Bulldog's strength and speed and the English Mastiff's less aggressive temperament. The breed is commonly known as the 'Gamekeeper's Night Dog' due to the fact that the breed rarely barks which makes it ideal for night time security According the breed standards of the American Kennel Club, a Bullmastiff's coat can only come in the following colorations: fawn (ranging from light brown to a slight reddish brown), red (ranging from a light fawn-red to a dark, rich red) or brindle (stripes over either a fawn or red base). Gamekeeper's would normally favor brindle coat colorations as it provides the Bullmastiff with effective camouflage at night. Bullmastiff are very popular household pets due to their intelligence, loyalty and trainability. As a whole the breed gets along well with children and other household pets, providing that the dog has been socialized properly from an early age. Before purchasing any pet it is important to understand that as a pet owner you are responsible for the care and wellbeing of your pet. It is important to try and learn as much as you can about the animal you are considering to keep as a pet to make sure that your lifestyle, household and financial status are suited to provide your pet with the best possible care. This guide has been designed to provide you with both precise and concise information about a Bullmastiff's basic needs to help you provide your pet with the best quality care practices. This guide will give an in-depth explanation on training your Bullmastiff, raising your Bullmastiff from a puppy, grooming, health care and everything in between! "The Bullmastiff: A Complete and Comprehensive Owners Guide to: Buying, Owning, Health, Grooming, Training, Obedience, Understanding and Caring for Your Bullmastiff," by Michael Stonewood is the perfect purchase or gift for a first time Bullmastiff owner. This guide includes sections on caring for a puppy, breeding, health care, training, the basic cost of owning a Bullmastiffand much more. This book is the second edition - the first edition was published by 'Dog Care Professionals.'
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