Bullmastiff dog
Large breed active energy Short coat Working Group

Bullmastiff

Affectionate, Loyal, Brave

The Bullmastiff isnโ€™t quite as large as his close cousin the Mastiff. Still, standing as high as 27 inches at the shoulder and weighing between 100 and 130 pounds, this is still a whole lot of dog. After the first impression made by the Bullmastiffโ€™s size, it is the large, broad โ€ฆ

โš–๏ธ 100โ€“130 lbs (45.36โ€“58.97 kg) ๐Ÿ“ 24โ€“27" ๐ŸŽ‚ 7โ€“9 yr lifespan ๐Ÿง  Intelligence #69 (Fair)

Bullmastiff Characteristics

Energy

80%

Shedding

60%

Trainability

60%

Grooming

20%

Friendliness

60%

Coat Type

Short coat

Occasional Bath/Brush

Breed Data

๐Ÿง 
#69
Intelligence
๐ŸŽ‚
7.6yr
Avg lifespan
๐Ÿ’ฐ
$14K
Lifetime cost
๐Ÿ–
$466/yr
Annual food
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ง
Great
With kids
๐Ÿฉบ
2
Known conditions

Known genetic concerns: eye, hip problems

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โญ Top Pick Purina Pro Plan Large Breed Adult

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KONG Extreme Dog Toy

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KONG Extreme Dog Toy

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K&H Pet Products Elevated Dog Bed

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K&H Pet Products Elevated Dog Bed

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FitPaws Balancing Disk for Dogs

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FitPaws Balancing Disk for Dogs

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Fi Series 3 Smart Dog Collar

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Fi Series 3 Smart Dog Collar

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… 4.4

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Skout's Honor Probiotic Dog Grooming Spray

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Skout's Honor Probiotic Dog Grooming Spray

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Bullmastiff Care Tips

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Needs 60-90 minutes active exercise daily; thrives with a job or sport.

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Seasonal shedder โ€” daily brushing during spring and fall coat blows is essential.

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FCI Classification

FCI Group

Group 2 โ€” Pinschers, Schnauzers, Molosser and Swiss Mountain Dogs

Section

Molossers en berghonden

Status

recognized