2006-08-02 21:16:06 · 6 answers · asked by ItalianStallion 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
the only bullmastiff I ever met was the soppiest dog ever and let little babies crawl all over her and spent all day sleeping, I think dobermans and alsatians are bred for guard dogs
2006-08-02 21:21:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bull mastiff is a great dog, however, from personal experience, their life expectancy is only 6-8 yrs at most. They have hip problems and other tumor type problems. Many other large breed dogs are great family dogs and also make wonderful guard dogs. Obedience training is the key. Good luck.
2006-08-03 10:40:36 · answer #2 · answered by Brenda D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brenda D's info is right on! They do have more than their share of problems. That being said, there is no better guard/companion for the family. The oldest age reached by one of our Bullmastiffs was 14 years... the shortest, 5 years.
You can breed large ones, smaller ones, reds, fawns, and brindles, but you can't breed out their guarding instinct.
2006-08-04 16:18:05 · answer #3 · answered by Wallace E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you want a really friendly dog that protects also then i would reccomend a rhodesian ridgeback.
most protective dog ever , loyayl and loving but knows when to guard and protect and looks mega scary when it's barking at you throught he gate!!(even though wouyldn't hurt a fly unless it had too...)good instincts.
2006-08-03 04:24:14 · answer #4 · answered by ricky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that any dog can be a reliable guard dog, however it is all about the way you treat your dog and the respect you show it. Also please do dog training.
2006-08-03 04:21:55 · answer #5 · answered by tay_jen1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think altho I've never owned one that they'd be great guard dogs.Romans used them to fight lions in the ring.
2006-08-03 08:06:17 · answer #6 · answered by misbehavin165 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋