I have plan to raise a bull mastiff puppy, will anyone tell me would it be a good guard or watch dog for my home with several children?
is there also anything i should pay special attention to this breed? e.g.its temperament, fur or disease etc, just to name a few. Thank you in advance : )
2006-09-18 02:22:40 · 8 answers · asked by Jack7 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
All mastiff breeds having skin problems and youi have to be very carefull ,very sensitive dogs and very emotional good with kids and very reliable in a few words adorable!
2006-09-18 02:25:28 · answer #1 · answered by moakakia 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
This is your idea of research when you're considering a dog in the context of the safety of your home and children?!
There are many, many, many dog sites, as well as books on breeds, for you to research. First stop, the American Kennel Club - but keep in mind that they are partially about marketing breeds and breeders, so they will soft-pedal anything negative. So the next stop is to find more canine sites. After that, go to your local library and get busy - as a father setting a good example, you DO have a library card, don't you? Finally, why don't you call up a veterinarian and make an appointment to ask about breeds that meet the requirements you specify - mastiffs might be good, but maybe another breed is better.
Um, good luck.
2006-09-18 02:33:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
We ran into a Bull mastiff and it's owner at the vets office one day. He was the sweetest thing I ever saw! (His name was Winston after Churchill, the poor guy had foxtails in his paw) The owner told me that they are wonderful family dogs, very gentle with children. They were bred to protect the manor when the Lord was away at war or crusade. They are very gentle, but if they feel their family is threatened, they will come up from behind, knock the person down and sit on them until help arrives!!
Google Bull mastiff for the Kennel Club for breed info.
2006-09-18 02:35:48 · answer #3 · answered by MamaSunshine 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe you should do a lot more research on this breed, paying attention to what they were originally bred for and temperament. If possible, try and find a bullmastiff breeder and actually have some interaction with these dogs before you consider bringing one into your home.
2006-09-18 02:36:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Read books and talk to people about the breed. I personally like Bull Mastiffs and Mastiffs in general, but we don't mind drool being flung around, and we appreciate their protectiveness and devotion. But we are careful not to let them near someone who might mean us harm as they are likely to protect you regardless of your opinion.
2006-09-18 03:45:51 · answer #5 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bullmastifs are great with kids and do make a good watch dog. One draw back I know of is that they drool a lot and this drool hangs down from the mouth in strings. Drool will get on you, your family and your stuff.
2006-09-18 02:38:09 · answer #6 · answered by RJ 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they do get bad skin problems but becarefull if you rise him to be a gaurd dog that he wont go for the children or any outher person
2006-09-18 02:27:03 · answer #7 · answered by Loz 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i never had one but if u raise it from a pup it should be ok with the
kids, just don't let them mess with him when he eats. they r
cool looking dogs.
2006-09-18 02:36:57 · answer #8 · answered by daniel b 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋