Bullmastiff
Bullmastif
Key facts
| FCI group | 2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Category | Giant |
| Height at withers | 61–69 cm |
| Weight | 41–59 kg |
| Life span | 8–10 years |
Recognition features
- Massive dog with a short broad head and dark mask
- Short fawn or brindle coat
- Drooping lips, smaller than an English Mastiff
Purpose
A 19th-century English gamekeeper's dog, a mastiff-bulldog cross used to catch poachers.
History
British gamekeepers developed it from Mastiff and Bulldog. The Kennel Club recognised the breed in 1924.
Coat
Short, hard coat; fawn, brindle or red.
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