Dog Breeds: Bullmastiff Dog Breed Information Pictures

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•   Bullmastiff Breed Standard
General Appearance: That of a symmetrical animal, showing great strength, endurance, and alertness; powerfully built but active. The foundation breeding was 60% Mastiff and 40% Bulldog. The breed was developed in England by gamekeepers for protection against poachers. Size, Proportion, Substance - Dogs, 25 to 27 inches at the withers, and 110 to 130 pounds weight.

•   Bull Mastiff Dog - Breed Information
In its present form, this is a fairly new breed, developed about 1860. The purpose for the development of the breed (a 60% Mastiff, 40% Bulldog cross), was to stop poaching in the English estates. The landowners wanted the poachers thrown and held but not mauled. The Mastiff, while powerful and courageous, was not fast enough and sufficiently aggressive.

•   Bullmastiff Dog Pictures
A collection of photos and pictures of Bullmastiffs. None of these dogs or puppies are for sale, they are pets of the people who's names are listed with the photo.

•   Dog Breed Pictures: Bullmastiff
The Bullmastiff dog breed is of British descent, where it was used during the 1800's to trap poachers.