- Fact 3 - Size: The weight of Bullmastiffs range
from 100 - 130 pounds
- Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from
24 - 27 inches, up to the shoulder
- Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Bullmastiffs
and Nicknames: Bull Mastiff
- Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Bullmastiffs: The coat is normally
dense and smooth and comes in a range of colors including
brindle, red or fawn
- Fact 7 - Life of Bullmastiffs: the life
expectancy of this breed of dog is between 8 - 10 years
- Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds
are separated into different dog types which are referred to as
Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Bullmastiffs is the
Working dog breed
- Fact 9 - After the first year of
life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16
human years!
- After 2 years, they are equivalent
to a 24 year old
- After 3 years, they are equivalent
to a 30 year old
- Every year after add five
human years to determine the equivalent age of the dog
- Fact 10 - Bullmastiffs have been
bred to be docile and obedient, but require good training and
firm handling
- Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is
susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Bullmastiffs are
prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
- - Hip and Elbow Dysplasia (abnormal
development of the joints)
- - Bloat
- - Arthritis
- Fact 12 - Bullmastiffs were originally bred
to help with various jobs and tasks such as:
- Fact 13 - Breeding Bullmastiffs for
appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
- Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85%
of dogs visit a vet in a year
- Fact 15 - The average cost of
owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated
as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs
to raise Bullmastiffs
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