Bullmastiff Puppies Blog

When getting a dog for canine protection, one should figure out what kind of protection does he want. Is a dog capable of ripping the intruder into shreds or a dog with a deafening bark?  Maybe one that can simply sit on an intruder rendering him defenseless? If one picks a Bullmastiff for a home defender, here are some qualities that they have. First of all, Bullmastiffs are built for power and not for speed or grace. Although they are friendly when properly socialized, they will show aggression when there is valid reason to, especially when there is an encroachment on their territory.

Bullmastiffs can discriminate what is a threat which gives them control over their aggression. They are not an “attack now, think later” type.  These dogs are said to be analyst in the sense that they will growl and snarl at first and will only react to what the next action of the threat may be. However, as imposing and intimidating these dogs can be, they are not biter.  They can knock strangers on their back and keep them there until their masters arrive.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a pet that is not only a playmate that children can run and roll in the yard with but can also serve as a family’s protector against intruders? Such is the Bull Mastiff. A genuine one is a perfect combination of a guard dog and a family companion. They are not considered loners and always need to be in contact with people to feed its attention needs. If one is planning to own a Bull Mastiff in the future, it is important to know that not every dog breeder develops a Bull Mastiff with accordance to its standard. This means one has to be vigilant when dealing with breeders who are just out to fool people. Following the breed standards assures future owners that the traits one is looking for in a genuine Bull mastiff is indeed in their dog. Reputable breeders are very much concerned with the removal of health issues such as hip dysplasia or eye problems so that their stay with families is at their fullest. When people want to own a Bull Mastiff, they are looking for trademark traits such as being bold and powerful, alert and intelligent. A purebred will be 100-130 pounds and 24 to 27 inches in height. They have broad muzzles with a large skull with a flat forehead and their short coats are of fawn, red or brindle. With these facts, future owners should research and add more to their knowledge regarding the standard and what breeders should give or turn over to them as they purchase them. Read the rest of this entry »

Look at the eyes of this Bullmastiff puppy. You could feel how much love a dog can give.

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Too young to walk, but he just keep trying! He will make a strong Bullmastiff Dog.

If having a large dog taking up a lot of space in the apartment is not a bother or if heavy slobbering or drooling is well tolerated, than maybe one should look up on the amount of shedding the Bullmastiff is capable of.

The shedding potential for dogs can be misinterpreted by simply looking at their coats. Some have even derived the formula that long coats equal heavy shedding while the shorter the coats no worries. But this is not the case. Even if the Bullmastiff has an easy-to-care for coat, their short hairs come off when petted or stroked and will stick to your hands.

These hairs are also infamous for sticking to carpets, clothing and even curtains. There are many good things about the Bullmastiff but prospective owners who may have allergies to dander, may want to look to other breeds unless the adoration for this breed is overwhelming.

Some dog owners think that neutering is a responsible way of controlling the unwanted birth of puppies that would not be cared for or abandoned, leading to overpopulation. Although neutering is a surgical method, scientific breakthroughs have brought about the chemical, Neutersol, which is injected into the dog.

Owners of Bullmastiff often wonder what effects of neutering will have on their dogs. Nothing drastic will happen to the breed and they will continue to have their personality, courageousness and love towards their family but will have an elimination or decrease of some of the following: marking of territory via urine, aggression towards other male dogs, sexual mounting during heat season and dominance to challenge owner’s commands. After the procedure, males would not get agitated when sensing the pheromones and will have more focus on the owner due to less distraction. Females would have protection against uterine infections and false pregnancies. Chances for breast cancer are also decreased.

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All our dogs have the ability to break our hearts. Whether you share your life with a BULLMASTIFF or a Labrador Retriever, the bond you form with your dog can be one of the closest and most powerful you will ever experience.

If you want proof of just how extraordinary the relationsip between man and his best friend can be then you really must read a stunning new book called One Dog At A Time. It has been written by a British Marine and dog lover called Pen Farthing and tells of his time serving in the violent Helmand Province of Afghanistan.

While dodging the bullets and mortars, Sergeant Farthing witnessed the cruel and barbaric Afghan tradition of dog fighting. Rather than standing by as many would have done, he risked his life by breaking up the fighting and freeing the dogs. One of them, a big, battle-scarred mastiff he christened Nowzad after the town he was stationed in, found his way into the Marine compound where he befriended his liberator. As Farthing’’s tour of duty continued, he and Nowzad became inseparable buddies. The tough British soldier and the powerful dog formed an odd couple in the middle of the war zone. They were soon joined by other dogs who were drawn to the sanctuary the Marine compound provided. At one point, one dog pushed her litter of newborn pups through the wall of the compound so that they could be safe from the Taliban bombs and general cruelty of the Afghans towards the dog.

By the end of his time in Afghanistan, Farthing had more than a dozen dogs and puppies living in his makeshift sanctuary. As he prepared to leave, he was faced with the heartbreaking prospect of leaving them all behind.

We won’t spoil the ending of this powerful book, but suffice it to say that two of the dogs he rescued are now living with Pen Farthing in England. He has also set up a fantastic charity to rescue other abused dogs in Afghanistan. His work is truly inspirational and is winning the admiration and support of dog lovers everywhere. Part of the proceeds from the book will go towards his charity.

If you only buy and read one dog book this year, make it One Dog At A Time.

Dogs have become such an important part of our society, that the need for them to fit in well with other human beings and not pose a threat or a disturbance is critical to their long term acceptance by our neighbors and others around us. Not all people are dog lovers and to make sure that they’re not inconvenienced by our pets, training is essential.

Also, dog training is an integral part of a working dog’s life for them to be able to assist humans in activities like hunting and police work. Training dogs is a specialized skill since the key difficulty lies in how to communicate efficiently with them.

Dog training is a repetition of the basic principle of reward and punishment in various forms and combinations. Communication of these signals is the key to proper training. One very important thing to remember is consistency of signals. The reliability of the training depends on how well a dog is able to be sure of what your signals mean.
It must also be mentioned that different dog breeds take to training differently. Dogs like the iconic German Shepherd are very easily trained due to their high intelligence. Another important factor is the emotional state of the dog. A dog that is frightened, anxious, or insecure doesn’t train well and this reflects the importance of factors like proper socialization of puppies.

A lot of studies have shown that proper puppy socialization goes a long way towards ensuring a good temperament and receptivity towards training. Lots of handling, petting and generally being around humans in their everyday life goes a long way towards making a dog well behaved and easy to train.

Training Bullmastiff puppies should not begin too early however, as there is evidence to show that before a certain age, the brains of puppies are not significantly developed enough to process complex learning.

Professional dog trainers are best when it comes to training your Bullmastiff as they will ensure that the proper habits are set for life, including how to behave around strangers. For the safety of your dog, it is your duty as an owner to ensure that he or she is well trained.

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The Bullmastiff is a cross between  the Old english bulldog and a mastiff. However, they have quite a bit of history on their own and were recognized as a pure breed in 1924.

The Bullmastif comes in three primary colors that cover most of their body. The fawn, which is a sort of light brown, red, and brindle. In addition to this, Bullmastiffs are even more desirable as show dogs when they have a smattering of white on their breast (This is according to the AKC only. The Canadian Kennel club doesn’t hold this desirable). The muzzle is always black.

The red of the Bullmastif refers to a sort of dark red color and the brindle must be dark with light brown stripes. The black muzzle must grow lighter as it approaches the eyes. Also, they eyes must have dark markings around them as the expression of the dog is enhanced.

An important factor to consider – and to remember! – is that a Bullmastiff is very sensitive to the tone of your voice. They react more to how you project your voice, than to your actions. It is thus not surprising that a master, and/or trainer with a stable character and hence a stable voice will achieve greater results, than someone who shouts orders. Albeit its large size, the Bullmastiff is a softy at heart and this is only proof of that. The best way to make them obey commands is to take them to obedience classes when they are still puppies. Of course socialisation is also important to mention here, since with their latent protective instinct, aloofness and their huuuuuuuuuuuuge size, they can wreak havoc, if not socialized properly.

In their large size, is hidden both a loving and loyal family dog as well as a threatening and intimidating guard-dog. Therefore training a Bullmastiff is a must. It has been known to show signs of territoriality- very much so- as well as food aggression, so by having them properly trained, they will know where their place is in the home and household. Although they are better suited for families where they are the only pets, once they have been properly trained and socialized as puppies, they seem to get along with other pets as well.

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• make your dog understand what is right and wrong
• house train your dog
• stop your dog racing in the house
• deal with a dominant dog
• overcome separation anxiety
• stop your dog jumping on people
• apply the cutting edge Dog Whispering technique
• deal with more than one dog in the house
• stop the family cat being harrassed.

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