BullMastiffs good pets or not?

Question

i want one but have never owned such a big powerful dog before

Answer 1

The Bullmastiff is a powerful dog, said to be a cross between the Mastiff and the Bulldog. Originally bred to find and immobilise poachers, the breed has proved its value as a family pet.The Bullmastiff is 60% Mastiff and 40% Bulldog and was first recognised in 1924. It is powerfully built and symmetrical, showing great strength, but not cumbersome; it is sound and active.

It is a CLASS Dog and you shoould be proud enough to own a pet of this kind-

Answer 2

They are very good pets,but must be bought from reputable breeders,who do all relevant health testing,hip scores,elbow scores,heart testing etc,they also have to be trained,you are right they are a big powerful dog and in the wrong hands,or with people that do not care/understand what they have on the end of the lead then yes they can become dangerous,as can all dogs,you have to join breed clubs,so as you can get and take their advice as well as socialise it properly,with people,pets,traffic etc,you really must join an obedience club,train it well,any breed can and do go wrong,but I cannot express this enough its the owner in the end that has brought this animal up to behave in a certain way,good luck
Wendy

Answer 3

Basic Training of the Puppy - Read here https://tr.im/nuwH0

The new puppy is certainly one of the most adorable and cuddly creatures that has ever been created. It is the most natural thing in the world to shower it with love and affection. However, at the same time it is important to realize that if you want to have a well trained adult dog, you need to begin the training process right away. The dog, like its related ancestor, the wolf, is a pack animal. One of the features of a pack is that it has a single dominant leader. Your new puppy is going to want that leader to be you, but if you do not assume that role from the very beginning, the puppy’s instincts will push him to become the leader.

The most important thing to remember about training the puppy during its first six months of life is that it must see you as the leader of the family pack. The essential thing is gaining the trust and the respect of the puppy from the beginning. You will not do this by allowing the puppy to do whatever it wants to do whenever it wants to do it. On the other hand, a certain amount of patience is required. Most people err in their early training by going to extremes one way or the other. Although you need to begin the basic training process at once, you can not expect your dog to do too much at first. Basic obedience training is fine and should include simple commands like sit, stay, and come. Remember that trying to teach the dog advanced obedience techniques when it is a puppy is much like trying to teach a five year old child algebra.

It is also important to restrain from cruel or abusive treatment of the puppy. You can not beat obedience into your dog, and it certainly is not going to engender feeling of respect and trust. House breaking is an area where this usually becomes a problem because of the anger that is triggered when the puppy fails and creates a mess inside the home. Although this issue must be addressed without anger, it most be addressed. If you allow the puppy to eliminate inside the house, it will continue to do so as an adult dog. The same thing is true of other destructive or dangerous behavior such as chewing and biting. Do not expect the puppy to grow out of it. You are going to need to train the puppy out of it, but you should do so firmly but with a sense of play and fun using positive reinforcement and lots of love and praise for good behavior.

Answer 4

My boyfriend bought a Mastiff for me 4 years ago and have had no regrets ( im neither a chav or live on a council estate) however they are powerful dogs but with the correct training thhey can be wonderfully attentive and loyal dogs. My Mastiff weighs twice the amount of me and I have total control over him, ( he doesnt like the sound of me shounting at him). I didnt know anything about these dogs before it was bought for me and did alot of research on this type of dog as naturally I was weiry of him, not that I needed to be, He is a kind and loving dog. His previous owner, in my eyes, bought the dog simply because he thought he was hard and would look harder with this dog, (only to sell it to my partner 4 weeks later as he was too big!)

Answer 5

I have a Bullmastiff 13-month old dog. He is wonderful - gentle, affectionate and good with children. I know a lady with a 2-yo dog, and he is the same. The only 'problem' is their size but to me that's no problem at all. My dog regards the family as his - he is very protective, which as we were burgled 18 months ago is a good thing IMO as my wife is often at home on her own. They do require training, and they can look fiercewith their short muzzles, a bit like 'Spike' in Tom & Jerry cartoons, but they are not in my experience dangerous if treated kindly. It depends on how they are treated. I don't like small dogs as they can be very snappy.

Answer 6

I have owned2.one that i bought when i was young(20)for macho reasons.feed it up never socialised it with other humans and other dogs,hence it was very nasty,and extremely dangerous.It got out one day and attacked a work man and he had to go to hospital for 44 stitches in his thigh.that was my fault not the dogs,but obviously the dog was destroyed,I am not proud of what happened but i feel I should tell it like it is.Ten years later got another,determined to rear this one correctly.we had 9 good years together before she died. I will never have another dog.Just head that a dog of that size can be a killing machine in the wrong hands.

Answer 7

i dont own one, my brother in law does and they r very over powering, if u think that this dog may well live for the next 10/15 or more years u have to also think will u be starting a family in that time and if so could u thrust it with a child? i know form seeing my brother in laws dog that i wudnt trust it near an adult never mind a child, this may seem harsh but y have a pet that u may one day have to get put to sleep or give away because it gets out of control? this is only my opinion and do wot u think best, i also dont like the idea of cleaning up after one, the bigger the dog the bigger the package lol thats y i have a hamster.

Answer 8

My husband and I have own four Bull Mastiffs over the years. They are extremely faithfully. If you do your research you will find that a pure breed Bull Mastiff does not bite but will jump and hold you down with its body weight. Originally bred as a dog against poachers. They can be extremely lazy and dont care if they dont get any exercise. Also dont require large outdoor area. I have never had a problem with them around kids. I have had babies around them with no fear. Our current boy will get up and leave if he has had enough.

Answer 9

I think all dogs/animals are as good as their owners,treat em with kindness and respect introduce them to as many situations and things as u can while they are young. I don't think having a big powerful dog without any experience is a good idea, but training classes and advice from experts is a good thing.

Answer 10

All dogs make good pets. The problem lies with the owner. If the dog become dangerous, the owner should be very responsible for whatever happened.